Majority of Britons back UK sanctions on Israeli settlements in West Bank, poll finds Survey finds more than half of British public back ban on imports from Israeli settlements The Independent UK · Sep 9
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Reportedly Prefer 'Public Figure' Label After King Charles' Surprising Letter Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly dispute being labelled 'private citizens' in a royal letter, preferring 'public figures' instead. The disagreement highlights ongoing complexities in their royal status. International Business Times UK · Sep 9
Britain’s crumbling vital infrastructure cannot be allowed to fail THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The latest ‘technical glitch’ to cause widespread chaos at Britain’s airports must not be allowed to happen yet again. But preventing it will mean confronting the awesome challenge – and cost – of modernising air traffic control The Independent UK · Sep 9
Andrew, Tristan Tate denied bail as UK extradition fight continues Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate were denied bail on Wednesday by a US court as they fight extradition to Britain, where they are wanted over rape and other charges. The Times of India · Sep 9
E1: the illegal settlement at the heart of the UK’s West Bank trade ban Israel has been building settlements in the occupied West Bank for decades. But Britain’s new ban on the import of settlement goods comes in a response to a major escalation in construction over the past four years, which an International Court of Justice advisory opinion in 2024 concluded is illegal… The Conversation · Sep 9
Britain's Richest Woman Announces 340 Job Cuts at Bet365 as Firm Hit by Higher Taxes and Regulatory Costs Bet365 plans 340 job cuts as higher taxes and regulatory costs bite, putting Denise Coates' £104 million salary back under the spotlight. International Business Times UK · Sep 9
Burnham sees sanctions against Israeli settlements as an electoral asset While a survey found Labour, Lib Dem and Green voters to be the strongest backers of such a ban on trade, even Tory and Reform voters were in favour overall The Guardian - UK · Sep 9
The 99p Habit: How Tiny Online Purchases Became Britain's Favourite Pastime Britain spends more on tiny digital purchases than ever before. Here's what we're buying, why we love it, and how to get the most out of every tap. inkl · Sep 9
The Times: 'Counterproductive' sanctions on Israel don't match the 'theatrical rhetoric' PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, September 9: British papers are reacting to the sanctions imposed on Israel. Next: Israeli papers discuss Haaretz's October 7 revelatory investigation. Also: CDs are back! Finally, South Park renames itself to South America to mock Trump. France 24 · Sep 9
Andy Burnham tells PMQs: I won't cut Britain's benefits bill to boost defence spending Andy Burnham criticised Conservative proposals to reduce housing benefit by £4 billion Evening Standard · Sep 9
West Bank trade ban is Britain showing ‘leadership’, says Burnham The Prime Minister told MPs the UK ‘must stand for something’. Evening Standard · Sep 9
Why are flights cancelled at Heathrow and Gatwick? Inquest begins into aviation chaos An urgent investigation is being carried out by the National Air Traffic Services to identify what went so disastrously wrong at Britain’s airports Evening Standard · Sep 9
UK Declares Israeli Occupation of West Bank 'Unlawful' in Major Shift Under Andy Burnham The UK has declared Israel's occupation of Palestinian territory unlawful as Andy Burnham announces a West Bank settlement trade ban and targeted sanctions. International Business Times UK · Sep 9
Global Market: Record UK gilt yield raises fiscal pressure ahead of October Budget Britain sold £4.25 billion of 30-year gilts at a record-high yield of 5.8168%, underscoring rising borrowing costs and fiscal pressures. Despite the elevated yield, demand remained strong, with orders exceeding £87 billion, as investors continued to favour UK government debt. The Economic Times · Sep 9
The Independent UK · Sep 9 New Dacia Spring revealed - Britain’s cheapest car is reborn, but can it reclaim its title? Dacia’s baby EV gets a complete overhaul with 155-mile range and more space – but its price battle with the Leapmotor T03 is set to continue
The Independent UK · Sep 9 Ancient builders brought 25-tonne stones from 18km away to create Britain’s Devil’s Arrows stone row Prehistoric Britons likely chose megalithic stones from sources holding personal meaning for them rather than sites offering logistical convenience
International Business Times UK · Sep 9 'Dark Day for British Jews': Chief Rabbi Warns UK Sanctions Could Fuel Antisemitism Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis warns that UK sanctions on Israeli settlements could increase antisemitism and concerns for British Jews' safety, despite government assurances of separating policy from antisemitism protection.
The Economic Times · Sep 9 UK flight chaos deepens as more than 150 flights cancelled after air traffic control glitch UK travellers faced significant disruption as over 150 flights were cancelled on Wednesday. A technical glitch in air traffic control systems caused widespread chaos across Britain's airports. Heathrow Airport experienced the majority of the latest flight cancellations and delays. The National Air Traffic Services acknowledged the complex recovery process and…
France 24 · Sep 9 Travellers in UK face ongoing disruption after air traffic control glitch Flights from British airports began to resume Wednesday after a glitch in the country's air traffic control service left hundreds of thousands of passengers stranded and 2,000 cancellations, costing airlines millions of pounds. Authorities warned that travellers would continue to experience delays as airlines scrambled to recover from the outage.
The Independent UK · Sep 8 UK voters urge Burnham to change post-Brexit relationship with EU New research shows just one in five voters think Brexit has been a success, heaping pressure on the new prime minister to improve Britain’s relationship with Europe
International Business Times UK · Sep 8 Britain's 95,000-Strong Veteran Reserve Faces Its Biggest Recall Test in Years Britain will test its 95,000-strong Strategic Reserve in 2027 to see how quickly veterans can return to duty during a crisis.
France 24 · Sep 8 UK, France, Canada sanction Israeli West Bank goods Israel said on Tuesday it was closing Britain's consulate in East Jerusalem in response to plans by the UK, France and Canada to block imports from Israeli settlements in the West Bank. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Julie Norman, Associate Fellow with the Middle East and North Africa Programme…
Radio France Internationale · Sep 8 France among 12 nations to sanction trade with Israeli settlements Twelve countries, including Britain, Canada and France, said on Tuesday that they would impose sanctions on trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank, following an increase in attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinian villages in the occupied territory.
The Times of India · Sep 8 Just 1% of asylum seekers in UK genuine, insider says, as UN blasts Britain for allowing bogus claims TOI correspondent from London: “At best 1% of asylum seekers in the UK are genuine,” a home office whistleblower has said, adding that most claims are scripted and bogus but still get granted.
International Business Times UK · Sep 8 Britain's £7.8bn Space Plan Will Track Satellite Attacks, Solar Storms and Debris The UK has launched a £7.8 billion space strategy to enhance national security and connectivity, focusing on satellite monitoring, defence capabilities, and improving everyday services for citizens.