Royal Navy ships in Black Sea could defend Ukraine in peace mission from Russian attack, says Zelensky Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK will play its ‘full part’ in any peace-keeping mission in Ukraine Evening Standard · Feb 14, 2025
Starmer on collision course with Trump over VAT and future of Ukraine Trump’s stance is first major test of relations between Labour and new White House The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2025
‘Boring?’ How Jack Catterall is changing minds as Britain’s most underrated boxer Catterall’s controversial loss to Josh Taylor made him a cult hero. Now, the Chorley fighter aims to convert more fans in unique fashion The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2025
What was the Sykes-Picot agreement, and why does it still affect the Middle East today? Some national borders are determined by natural phenomena like seas, mountains and rivers. Most, however, are created by people. The Conversation · Feb 13, 2025
The Guardian view on Britain’s broken economy: ‘That’s your bloody GDP, not ours’ Editorial: Despite growth in 2024, living standards fell. Inequality, weak public investment and government cuts threaten prosperity. Labour must offer voters something different The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2025
More than 68,000 sewage spills across Britain so far this year, say campaigners Surfers Against Sewage have launched a new data hub with real-time information on sewage overflows. Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2025
Bridget Phillipson ‘told high-profile headteacher to lower her tone’ in meeting The Education Secretary met with Katharine Birbalsingh – who has been commonly described as Britain’s strictest headteacher. Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2025
Archaeologists stunned by discovery at planned site of new London skyscraper Developer has agreed to incorporate the remains into its plans and put them on display The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025
UK Economy Picks Up, Boosting Govt Amid US Tariffs Britain's economy picked up at the end of last year, official data showed Thursday, relieving some pressure on the Labour government as the country faces up to US tariffs. International Business Times · Feb 13, 2025
Thursday briefing: Has Labour laid the foundations for fixing Britain’s housing crisis? In today’s newsletter: The government is proposing big investment and sweeping planning law reform, but critics say the goals are unrealistic and inadequate. We recap Angela Rayner’s housing policy The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2025
UK returns to growth but living standards fall; oil price weakens on Ukraine peace talk hopes – as it happened Britain’s services and construction sectors grew in October-December, but production contracted again… and GDP per person shrank The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2025
Caught in the middle: UK firms brace for fallout from Trump’s global trade war While UK may not be in direct line of fire, knock-on effects on global trade has British businesses worried The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2025
With this crackdown on citizenship, Labour is forsaking British values THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Multicultural Britain has been built by diversity over many centuries and all have earned their right to be granted the privilege of British citizenship. That prize is a powerful incentive to make Britain one’s home and to honour its values – including tolerance The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025
Reform sets out windfall tax on renewables in bid to undo Net Zero Richard Tice claimed net-zero policies were to blame for the deindustrialisation of Britain. Evening Standard · Feb 12, 2025
The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025 Furious fishermen warn Starmer not to sell them out in post-Brexit reset with EU The prime minister has been told to keep hold of sovereignty over Britain’s fishing waters as he seeks to rebuild ties with the bloc, with EU leaders eyeing access to UK waters as a priority in negotiations
The Guardian - UK · Feb 12, 2025 Tackling child poverty in Britain must be made a priority Letters: Andrew Forsey highlights a simple policy change that would provide much-needed meals, while Stewart Lansley says poverty and inequality are umbilically linked. Plus a letter from Jess McQuail and Kartik Raj
The National (Scotland) · Feb 12, 2025 'Cruel': Labour 'try to bury' new citizenship ban for small boats refugees REFUGEES who arrived in Britain by small boats or other unapproved means will be barred from gaining citizenship under new rules sneaked in by…
Evening Standard · Feb 12, 2025 OPINION - As DEI dies in America, this is why Britain must put HR departments back in their box Say what you will about Goldman Sachs, the company goes with the current. So when it starts to renege on DEI (Diversity, Equality and Inclusion) initiatives, we should, I think, take note. Previously the firm’s policy had been only to take to market companies which had two ethnic minority board…
Evening Standard · Feb 12, 2025 New visa rules for migrants who illegally enter UK prompt backlash from London Labour MP The Home Office's good character guidance was updated this week to state that migrants who have entered Britain illegally will "normally" have a citizenship applications refused
The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025 Small boats crackdown ‘would deny Paddington Bear refuge in the UK’, Labour MP says Walthamstow MP fiercely criticises move, saying it flies in face of Britain’s tradition of allowing citizenship to those who seek refuge
International Business Times · Feb 12, 2025 Flattery And Pragmatism: UK Plan To Stay On Trump's Good Side With its flattering rhetoric, leniency in responding to US trade threats and alignment with Washington this week at a summit on artificial intelligence, the United Kingdom has signalled a willingness to take President Donald Trump's side over Europe.
Top News · Feb 11, 2025 Amateur Detectorists Unearth Historical Treasures In England Discover how amateur history hunters in England unearth rare artifacts, including a Viking coin and ancient jewelry, shedding light on the country's rich past.
The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025 Almost 800 years of pomp and circumstance ensures the quality of Britain's currency A jury has convened in London for an ancient ceremony to certify that British coins meet the strictest of standards
The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025 UK did not sign AI communique over ‘opportunity and security’ concerns – No 10 Britain declined to back the joint communique because it had concerns about the ‘practical clarity’ of global governance outlined, No 10 said.
The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025 Estate of one of Britain’s richest women fined for using three Olympic pools worth of water during drought Charlotte Townshend reportedly has a fortune of nearly £500million