Ann Widdecombe’s Death, Digital Money & Britain’s Breaking Point | The UK Brief

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Britain is entering another turbulent week.

From the investigation into the death of Reform UK's Ann Widdecombe to growing warnings over the future of cash, Karl Stefanovic breaks down the biggest stories shaping Britain – and why Australians should be paying attention.

This week:

• Reform UK reels after the shocking death of Ann Widdecombe, with Nigel Farage claiming it was a premeditated attack.

• Security expert Will Geddes explains why Britain's politicians are becoming increasingly vulnerable and what the tragedy says about the country's security landscape.

• England's World Cup dream stays alive after Jude Bellingham's heroics, setting up a blockbuster clash with Lionel Messi's Argentina.

• Digital finance expert Rick Baker warns the age of cash is coming to an end, explaining why governments around the world are preparing for programmable digital currencies and what it could mean for privacy, ownership and financial freedom.

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