PM reveals Australia's next high commissioner to UK Former South Australian premier Jay Weatherill has been appointed Australia's next high commissioner to the UK, replacing incumbent Stephen Smith. AAP · Nov 10, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Lavrov reappears, ready to offer Marco Rubio same demands Ukraine answers Russia’s strikes on energy grid; Zelenskyy tells the Guardian how King Charles eased Trump tensions. What we know on day 1,356 The Guardian - AU · Nov 10, 2025
Gigabyte Gaming A16 Pro review: this restricted RTX 5080 machine holds its own thanks to 5070 Ti pricing Combining a restricted RTX 5080 with 5070 Ti pricing, the Gigabyte Gaming A16 Pro isn’t perfect but its unique build helps it hold its own against rivals. TechRadar · Nov 10, 2025
UN climate talks start with nations pushing for action despite broken consensus The UK will be focused on discussing how to accelerate climate action as well as defending multilaterialism itself. Evening Standard · Nov 10, 2025
UK deploys anti-drone specialists to Belgium after string of incursions British Armed Forces Chief Richard Knighton announced that London will help Brussels counter drone incursions on airports and military bases in Belgium, after several sightings of unidentified drones in recent weeks. Euronews · Nov 9, 2025
‘I have to take ultimate responsibility’: Tim Davie’s BBC resignation statement Full text of director general’s note to staff and the resignation statement from head of news Deborah Turness The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2025
Quella Imperial Electric Courier Bicycle review: A nippy e-bike that is damn good looking The Imperial Electric Courier Bicycle is fast, responsive, and looks fantastic TechRadar · Nov 9, 2025
Volodymyr Zelenskyy: why should I be afraid of Donald Trump? Exclusive: Ukraine’s leader dismisses reports his last Washington meeting was volatile, and praises King Charles for helping build ties with US president The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2025
Peter Edwards obituary Other lives: Farmer who became the creator of the UK’s first commercial windfarm, in north Cornwall The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2025
UK Pension Age Changes: Workers Warned They May Work Until 80 The UK Pension Age Changes debate intensifies: Experts warn workers may have to work until 80. The £15.5bn triple lock cost makes the system unsustainable. International Business Times UK · Nov 9, 2025
Fighting From Home sculpture honours vital Second World War workers The monument in the UK’s former capital of chainmaking is inspired by its creator’s grandfather’s work to help supply the Royal Navy. Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2025
HMRC to review suspension of child benefit payments to 23,500 people Cases are now being reviewed after a growing number of complaints from people who briefly left the UK and returned to find their payments had been stopped The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2025
Second world war veterans applauded as king leads Remembrance Sunday tributes Royals joined by senior politicians at Cenotaph in London and events are held across UK to pay tribute to war dead The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2025
Why does the UK want to model its immigration system on Denmark? POLITICS EXPLAINED: The government is hoping to take lessons from the Danish immigration system, but what exactly would that look like? Millie Cooke and Holly Bancroft explain The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2025
Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2025 UK sending military support to Belgium following drone airspace incursions Drones have been spotted above Belgian airports and military bases in the last week
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2025 ‘If it tells me to walk, I get my stick’: How robots are caring for Britain’s vulnerable and elderly Home care robots are being rolled out across the UK, providing reminders, health support, and companionship in a health system under strain
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2025 ‘I thought my daughter had a migraine at new year – hours later, she collapsed and died’ There is a decline in infant and teenage vaccination rates which is leaving youngsters vulnerable to the disease, UKHSA warns
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2025 How Trader Joe’s totes became a status symbol across the pond IN FOCUS: There’s a new influencer in London, and he goes by the name of Trader Joe. Ellie Muir looks into why the U.S. grocery store has become such a hit among Brits, and why belonging has never been so important when it comes to fashion trends
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2025 UK military to help Belgium combat suspected Russian drone flights New chief of Britain’s armed forces announces specialists and equipment are on the way after Belgian counterpart asked for help
The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2025 Britain sends RAF specialists to help Belgium combat disruptive drones Incursions halted flights at Brussels and Liège airports last week with Russia said to be the most likely culprit
Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2025 UK to provide military support to Belgium after drone incursions Devices suspected to be operated by Russia have been spotted above Brussels and Leige.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2025 UK banks still committed to climate goals, Bank of England executive insists Exclusive: David Bailey plays down concerns after HSBC and Barclays quit UN-backed Net Zero Banking Alliance
The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2025 Home Office data in HMRC benefit fraud trial wrong in 46% of cases Exclusive: Almost half of families flagged as emigrants based on Home Office travel data were still living in UK
The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2025 UK divisions of ticket resale website Viagogo hit with £15m bill over tax shortfall Company already under scrutiny on ‘secondary ticketing’ amid outcry over touts using such platforms to exploit fans
Tom’s Hardware · Nov 9, 2025 500 disposable vapes recycled into a powerwall to power a house and workshop — enough juice for up to eight hours of home usage or three days of work By salvaging rechargeable batteries from thousands of used disposable vapes, UK-based YouTuber Chris Doel built a 50V power system that can run his workshop and home.