Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky seeks Patriots in return for sending drone experts to Middle East Ukraine is facing an acute shortage of costly PAC-3 interceptor missiles supplied by US The Independent UK · Mar 8
It’s time to honour the extraordinary women of the UK THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The Independent marks International Women’s Day by publishing its annual list of the 50 most influential women in Britain – a celebration intended to inspire renewed progress towards equality The Independent UK · Mar 7
Britain on brink of joining Trump’s war with US bombers flying from RAF Fairford to target Iran The Ministry of Defence said the US aircraft will carry out ‘defensive’ missions against Iranian missile sites putting British lives at risk Evening Standard · Mar 7
Starmer ‘too scared’ after by-election loss to support Trump’s war in Iran, Badenoch says Starmer faced a humiliating by-election defeat in Gorton and Denton to the Green Party last week The Independent UK · Mar 7
Starmer mocked for ‘copying Trump’ with dramatic TikTok on Britain’s response to war in Iran The prime minister posted a clip showing Britain’s military response to the war in the Middle East, accompanied by the song ‘Money for Nothing’ by Dire Straits The Independent UK · Mar 7
Malorie Blackman on Noughts & Crosses at 25: ‘It’s even more relevant today’ Her YA classic was inspired by racism in 1990s Britain. A quarter of a century later, she talks about success, death threats and getting shoutouts from Tinie Tempah and Stormzy The Guardian - UK · Mar 7
What are the new safe and legal routes to Britain for migrants? Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has said there will be new ‘safe and legal’ routes opening for migrants to come to the UK Evening Standard · Mar 7
Revealed: the new affordable commuter hotspots in Great Britain The lowdown on journey times, season ticket costs and average house prices in places you should know about The Guardian - UK · Mar 7
US bomber lands in UK as Iran war enters eighth day A second Government charter flight carrying UK citizens from Oman is expected to arrive in Britain overnight. Evening Standard · Mar 7
US B-1 Lancer bomber lands in UK as Iran war enters eighth day The 146ft B-1 Lancer arrived at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on Friday evening The Independent UK · Mar 7
Labour ‘playing student politics over Iran war while rest of the world rearms’, Badenoch to say The Tory leader will call on the government to authorise the RAF to strike Iran’s missile launch sites The Independent UK · Mar 6
UK to offer up to £40,000 to failed asylum-seekers to leave country Britain is piloting a scheme offering up to £40,000 per family to failed asylum-seekers to leave voluntarily. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood stated this aims to save taxpayer money, as hotel accommodation costs are substantial. Families have seven days to decide, or face forced removal. The government is also making refugee… The Times of India · Mar 6
Shabana Mahmood is wrong: refugee status was never ‘permanent from day one’ The UK’s asylum system is being overhauled. The home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has laid out a series of reforms that will affect refugees seeking safety in Britain. Mahmood argues that these changes – which include removing financial and housing support for asylum seekers who break the law, and offering incentive… The Conversation · Mar 6
The Conversation · Mar 6 What Keir Starmer can learn from ‘little creep’ Harold Wilson in dealing with an angry US president The Anglo-American “special relationship” has hit a low ebb following American strikes on Iran. US president Donald Trump disparaged British prime minister Keir Starmer with a negative comparison to Winston Churchill, making clear his “disappointment” over British reticence to offer logistical support to the American military.
International Business Times UK · Mar 6 Keir Starmer Under Fire As Allies Accuse Him Of Leaving UK Bases Exposed To Iran As criticism mounts over Keir Starmer's cautious response to Iranian threats against UK bases, questions are growing about whether Britain's reliance on diplomatic language is enough to reassure allies and protect its forces on the ground.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 6 Britain’s war hawks are very upset that Keir Starmer isn’t personally riding a bomb all the way to Tehran Didn’t you know? True British patriots are the ones who want to join an obviously disastrous war on behalf of Israel and Donald Trump, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
The Independent UK · Mar 6 German media group Axel Springer will buy the publisher of UK's Daily Telegraph for $766 million German media group Axel Springer has agreed to buy the owner of Britain’s Daily Telegraph in a deal worth $766 million
The Guardian - UK · Mar 6 Trump broke his promises to pursue this unwinnable war. Britain must not follow him into the abyss The bombing of Iran is deeply unpopular. Despite the Tories’ urgings, Keir Starmer must not further embroil the UK in this disaster, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
Evening Standard · Mar 6 The Standard Podcast: Are the Iran strikes legal? As Keir Starmer convenes Cobra to discuss Britain’s role in the escalating conflict, international law expert Marko Milanovic breaks down the legality of the US-Israeli offensive in Iran
Evening Standard · Mar 6 Britain tells Trump and Netanyahu: 'Set out your war aims on Iran' as conflict rages with more airstrikes Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy rejects Donald Trump’s demand that he should have a say over choosing Iran’s next leader
The Independent UK · Mar 6 David Lammy sparks chaos after suggesting British jets could legally strike Iran’s missile bases Britain is sending more fighter jets to the Middle East as the US-Israeli war with Iran has entered its seventh day
The Guardian - UK · Mar 6 This is a life and death story for the UK – so why is it being brushed under the carpet? The news that healthy life expectancy is in decline in Britain exposes a serious truth about the state we’re in, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty
The Independent UK · Mar 6 TikTok’s air fryer beans on toast might be the ultimate upgrade to a British classic VIRAL BITES: Beans on toast has survived decades without much interference, but TikTok thinks it can improve it. The latest viral recipe swaps the frying pan for an air fryer – and the result might just make Britain’s favourite comfort meal even better, writes Hannah Twiggs
The Independent UK · Mar 5 John Healey declines to rule out UK aircraft taking part in Iran strikes The defence secretary met his counterpart in Cyprus earlier on Thursday to ease tensions about Britain’s response to drone attacks on the island