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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 02.12.2025.
It displays 131 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
02.12.2025 โข The Day Putin Warned Europe While Meeting Trump's Envoy
โจUK media on December 2 focused heavily on international developments, particularly surrounding Ukraine peace talks. In the morning, reports highlighted a Trump envoy's expected meeting with Putin in Moscow. This built on previous days' discussions of US-led peace initiatives. By the afternoon, the narrative intensified as Putin declared Russia was "ready for war" with Europe, even as the US envoy arrived for talks. Later in the day, Zelensky revealed a new Ukraine-US peace deal, while the talks between Putin and Trump's envoy were described as "productive" but ultimately ending without a compromise on territory.
Domestically, Rachel Reeves and Labour's economic policies continued to draw criticism, with the OBR reportedly blaming Treasury briefings for 'misconceptions' following the Budget.
Domestically, Rachel Reeves and Labour's economic policies continued to draw criticism, with the OBR reportedly blaming Treasury briefings for 'misconceptions' following the Budget.
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The Guardian
Like the narco-state, a โscam stateโ refers to countries where an illicit industry has dug its tentacles deep into institutions and transformed the economy
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Steve Witkoff will hold talks at the Kremlin, after the White House said it was "optimistic" about a breakthrough.
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In Indonesia, 3.2 million people have been affected by the floods, while 2,600 have been injured and 472 people remain missing
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Eyewitness
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07:18โขTrump Envoy's Moscow Journey
โจUK media is prominently featuring the upcoming talks between Trump's envoy and Putin in Moscow regarding Ukraine peace (BBC News, The Independent). This builds on earlier discussions of US envoys meeting Putin. Domestically, there's continued focus on the economic impact of the Budget, with concerns raised about pubs' survival due to tax increases (Daily Mail), and continued political commentary on Labour (HuffPost UK, New Statesman, The Spectator).
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The most senior military officer in NATO has spoken of the utility of โpre-emptive strikeโ as a โdefensive actionโ.
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About 3.2 million people have been affected by the floods, while 2,600 have been injured and 504 people remain missing
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Politics | Craig Munro
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BBC
Ukraine says fighting continues for key eastern city as Trump envoy set to meet Putin for peace talks
Steve Witkoff is due to meet the Russian leader after the White House said it was "optimistic" about reaching a peace deal.
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10:23โขTrump Envoy Walks Toward Peace
โจUK media continues its focus on the ongoing peace talks for Ukraine, with a Trump envoy meeting Putin (BBC News). Domestically, there's sustained concern over Labour's economic policies, particularly Rachel Reeves' tax rises impacting GDP (Evening Standard, The Independent, The Spectator). Immigration policies also remain a key discussion point (Daily Mail, The Independent).
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BBC
Ukraine says fighting continues for key eastern city as Trump envoy heads to Putin peace talks
Steve Witkoff is due to meet the Russian leader after the White House said it was "optimistic" about reaching a peace deal.
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Sharron Davies on how the Olympicsโs long history of betraying female athletes.
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About 3.2 million people on Sumatra island have been affected, 2,600 have been injured and 504 are missing
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Showbiz | Kitty Chrisp
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12:47โขWilloughby's Car Crash Fallout
โจUK media continues its focus on the ongoing peace talks for Ukraine, with a Trump envoy meeting Putin (BBC News). Domestically, the controversy around Holly Willoughby's car crash, resulting in a fractured neck for a scooter rider, is gaining significant traction (Daily Mail, Evening Standard, Metro). There's also continued discussion regarding the OBR and Budget 'misconceptions' (The Telegraph).
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BBC
Zelensky to speak as Trump envoy lands in Moscow for talks with Putin
Ukraine's leader will hold a news briefing in Dublin while on his first official visit to Ireland.
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About 3.2 million people on Sumatra island have been affected, 2,600 have been injured and 504 are missing
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The Independent
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BBC
Zelensky speaking as Trump envoy lands in Moscow for talks with Putin
Ukraine's leader will hold a news briefing in Dublin while on his first official visit to Ireland.
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Lammy defended plans to deprive suspects of a chance to be judged by their peers, insisting he has a superior understanding of Magna Carta.
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BBC
Zelensky says โnow more than ever there is chance to end warโ as Trump envoy meets Putin
Ukraine's leader will hold a news briefing in Dublin while on his first official visit to Ireland.
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Novara Media
Lobby groups have targeted 54% of culture workersโ organisations. Is it any wonder, asks Juliet Jacques, that even the most famous artists are being silenced on Palestine?
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So sheโs lied about the budget, her CV and being a chess champion. Whereโs the outrage?
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15:00โขHillsborough Police Accountability
โจUK media is intensely focused on new developments regarding the Hillsborough disaster, with reports indicating officers would face charges if still serving, and findings of police complacency and efforts to blame fans (The Times, Sky News). Concurrently, a fresh inquiry into Royal Family Crown Estate properties has been launched, particularly focusing on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's 'peppercorn rent' (Daily Mail, The Mirror).
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BBC
Zelensky says 'now more than ever there is chance to end war' as Trump envoy meets Putin
Zelensky says some things "still need to be worked out" in the draft peace plan, but the US is taking "serious steps" to end the war.
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BBC
Putin says Russia doesn't want war with Europe but 'is ready to fight', ahead of US talks in Moscow
Meanwhile, Zelensky says some things "still need to be worked out" in the draft peace plan, but the US is taking "serious steps" to end the war.
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BBC
Putin says Russia doesn't want war with Europe but 'is ready to fight', as he keeps US envoy waiting for peace talks
Meanwhile, Zelensky says some things "still need to be worked out" in the draft peace plan, but the US is taking "serious steps" to end the war.
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BBC
Putin says Russia doesn't want war with Europe but 'is ready to fight', ahead of talks with US
The Russian president is due to meet Trump envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss the draft peace plan in Moscow, but their meeting appears to be delayed.
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HuffPost UK
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BBC
Putin says Russia doesn't want war with Europe but 'is ready to fight', as talks begin with US
The Russian president is meeting Trump envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss the draft peace plan in Moscow.
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BBC
Putin holding talks with US envoys at Kremlin on Ukraine peace plan
Meanwhile, Zelensky says some things "still need to be worked out" in the draft peace plan, but the US is taking "serious steps" to end the war.
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Breaking | Live
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The technocrats, not the populists, are the true menace to liberty.
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17:33โขPutin's War Readiness
โจUK media reports extensively on Russia's President Putin declaring his country is 'ready for war' with Europe, coinciding with a Trump envoy's arrival in Moscow for peace talks (The Times, Sky News, Daily Mail, Metro, HuffPost UK, BBC News). This updates earlier reports of US envoys meeting Putin and signals a heightened international focus on the Ukraine conflict.
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President Trump is about to make the wrong appointment
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BBC
Putin meets Trump's envoys in Moscow after saying he doesn't want war with Europe but is 'ready to fight'
Meanwhile, Zelensky says some things "still need to be worked out" in the draft peace plan, but the US is taking "serious steps" to end the war.
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Putinโs comments appeared aimed at driving a wedge between Washington and European capitals
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Morning Star
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The Telegraph
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Defense secretaryโs comments came after Trump said Hegseth โdidnโt knowโ about second strike that reportedly killed two shipwrecked survivors
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Defense secretaryโs comments came after Trump said Hegseth โdidnโt knowโ about second strike that reportedly killed two shipwrecked survivors
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Crimes like burglary and threatening to kill will no longer be tried before juries in England and Wales, under reforms announced today by the Justice Secretary David Lammy.
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President says countries manufacturing and selling drugs to the US are โsubject to attackโ, adding that strikes wouldnโt be limited to Venezuela
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Sky News
Breaking | Live
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21:00โขPutin's Europe War Readiness
โจUK media continues its extensive coverage of Putin's declaration of war readiness with Europe, coinciding with ongoing peace talks involving Trump's envoys in Moscow (The Times, The Telegraph, The Independent, Sky News, BBC News, Evening Standard, HuffPost UK, Metro). Zelensky also reveals a new Ukraine-US peace deal, signaling developments in the conflict (The Independent, BBC News, Evening Standard). Separately, David Lammy's proposed jury reforms draw significant attention (The Spectator, Morning Star Online, Channel 4 News, Breitbart London, Spiked).
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Russian president accuses European powers of preventing peace in Ukraine as he meets with Witkoff and Kushner
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BBC
Russia-US talks on Ukraine peace plan 'productive', says Putin adviser
Meanwhile, Zelensky says some things "still need to be worked out" in the draft peace plan, but the US is taking "serious steps" to end the war.
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World | Sarah Hooper
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BBC
Russia-US talks on Ukraine peace plan 'constructive' but 'no compromise' reached on territory, says Kremlin
The meeting at the Kremlin between President Putin and US envoys about proposals to end the war in Ukraine lasted almost five hours.
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Hostile policies and attacks on science are driving them back into Chinaโs arms
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The Guardian
Kremlin aide says Ukraine crisis is no closer to resolution after Witkoff talks, as Russian president accuses European powers of sabotaging peace
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World | Sarah Hooper
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The Independent
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