Longer words and real reflection: the science behind a convincing apology People expect effort, not a token ‘I’m sorry’, but be careful not to over-script your acknowledgment of mistakes The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2025
Voices: It’s a disgrace that home is a luxury the young can no longer afford COMMENT : The Office for National Statistics says London prices have got so out of whack that even the top earners can’t afford to buy, and it’s not much better in the rest of England. It’s time to get building, now, writes James Moore The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025
TfL says persistent offenders owe more than £700m in Ulez fines Transport body promises to crack down on the small minority of people with four or more penalty notices The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2025
Boris Johnson in ‘bust-up’ at state visit reception as Tory tensions grow IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025
Voices: Boris Johnson’s Mayfair dinner bust-up shows how lost the Tories are COMMENT: The ex-PM was drawn into a spat with former colleagues when he claimed, falsely, to have reduced immigration – just as Labour’s Shabana Mahmood shows her pragmatic approach might have a chance of success after all, writes John Rentoul The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025
Boris Johnson in furious spat with Andrew Neil after broadcaster questioned Tories’ record A witness said ‘the real anger was obvious’ as the former prime minister and his ex-boss disagreed over the Conservatives’ record in government The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025
Baroness Hale on her stupendous, eye-opening life in the law: ‘People are capable of treating tiny children very, very badly’ She was the first female president of the supreme court, causing a ruckus when she ruled against Boris Johnson’s suspension of parliament. Now she has written an insider’s take on the UK’s underfunded, overwhelmed justice system The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2025
Labour local government leader backs Starmer ‘without emerging alternative’ Sir Stephen Houghton said the Prime Minister is facing a dangerous public ‘mindset’ after weeks of Government turmoil. Evening Standard · Sep 16, 2025
Voices: As Keir Starmer fights for his political life, Donald Trump flies to his rescue COMMENT: Though they make an unlikely pair, they share a unique bond and competitive streak – which may just work in the prime minister’s favour, says Sean O’Grady The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025
Princess Kate Is "Controlled and Cautious," and a "Completely Different Person" Compared to "Incredibly Engaging" Queen Camilla, Says Royal Expert "Just so absolutely not what Kate would do." Marie Claire · Sep 15, 2025
Danny Kruger takes Reform back to full strength – so who’ll be next to quit? Nigel’s gang has its own ‘one in, one out’ policy, having lost two MPs since the election – now it’s all eyes on the next one to exit The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2025
Danny Kruger’s defection to Reform UK sparks mixed reaction in his constituency The East Wiltshire MP has quit Kemi Badenoch’s party and was unveiled as Nigel Farage’s latest recruit at a press conference. The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025
London tourist tax hotel levy could generate £250m a year for Sadiq Khan, says City Hall review Call for capital to follow Manchester, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Paris and New York and add top-up charge to cost of overnight stays Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2025
Danny Kruger: From 'compassionate conservatism' to Reform UK DANNY Kruger has defected from the Tories to Reform UK, becoming one of a growing number of Conservatives joining Nigel Farage’s party. The National (Scotland) · Sep 15, 2025
Al Jazeera · Sep 15, 2025 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,299 Here are the key events on day 1,299 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2025 London bus drivers deserve kudos too Brief letters: Keeping the capital moving | Boris Johnson’s speeches | Liz Truss and public service | Kindness repaid | Artistic licence
The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2025 What do the immigration figures for the UK really show? Official figures indicate net migration is falling, yet concern among Britons is close to the highest it has been since polling began in 1974
The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2025 Boris Johnson after No 10: files reveal troubling secrets of the ex-PM’s pursuit of profit In his international dash for cash, Johnson appears to have repeatedly broken ethics rules as he tried to trade on relationships made in Downing Street
The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2025 ‘I can speak more freely – and go to the gym’: former Irish taoiseach Leo Varadkar on Trump, the ‘snogging scandal’ and his country’s anti-immigrant backlash He was the young, gay, mixed-race leader labelled a ‘badass’ by Matt Damon who unexpectedly quit. He talks about the ‘likability’ of rightwing populists – and his fears for the future of politics
The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2025 Fact check: Boris Johnson claim that Charlie Kirk held 'common sense' views Charlie Kirk was killed by a single gunshot fired from a distant rooftop at the Utah Valley University campus, where he was speaking on Wednesday.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2025 Europe’s far-right leaders attack ‘hate-mongering left’ after Charlie Kirk murder Viktor Orbán claims death of Turning Point USA’s founder was ‘result of international hate campaign’ as prominent figures pay tribute
The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2025 Almost £10m of public money spent on subsidies for former PMs Annual cost of allowance has more than doubled in recent years because of quick turnover of prime ministers
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025 Voices: With Mandy-gate, has Keir Starmer finally run out of luck? COMMENT: Just when the prime minister hoped his fortunes might at last be turning, his now former ambassador to Washington is embarrassed to the point of sacking by new details about his friendship with his paedophile ‘best pal’ – and days before a crucial state visit by Donald Trump, writes…
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025 UK leaders condemn political violence in tributes to Charlie Kirk IN FULL
The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2025 Thursday briefing: Why Russia’s drone attack marks ‘a new level of hostility’ in the war In today’s newsletter: More than a dozen drones entered Polish airspace, the first time in the war a Nato country has been pulled into direct military action – and a notable escalation