UK airline that flies out of London airport 'on brink of collapse' Eastern Airways had run flights between London and Cornwall twice a day Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2025
Turkey and the United Kingdom sign €9 billion deal to purchase 20 Eurofighter jets Ankara and London signed a preliminary deal for the Eurofighters in July, which are manufactured by a consortium comprising the UK, Germany, Italy and Spain and led by Britain's BAE Systems. Euronews · Oct 27, 2025
FTSE 100 at new high as banks offset weak gold and US-China talks hailed The FTSE 100 index closed up 8.20 points, or 0.1%, at 9,653.82. Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2025
China spy row: Berry knew some of his contacts were non-commercial, messages suggest Man at centre of abandoned spy case has said he reported to Chinese company with clients that wanted ‘to develop trading links with UK’ The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2025
How can Rachel Reeves reduce inflation? Five ways the chancellor could mitigate a UK inflation rate that is harming households – and Labour’s vote share The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2025
Starmer signs £8bn Typhoon jet deal with Turkey The agreement is the largest fighter jet deal in almost 20 years. Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2025
Ukraine: another week of diplomatic wrangling leaves Kyiv short of defensive options Following another week of diplomatic flip-flopping in the United States, Ukraine’s European allies did not disappoint when it came to the fulsomeness of their diplomatic rhetoric. Yet concrete action to strengthen the capabilities Ukraine needs to win the war remained at a snail’s pace. The Conversation · Oct 27, 2025
Seven things Halloween and Hollywood get wrong about bats October is bats’ time in the spotlight, although they are mostly portrayed as spooky and creepy. The truth is, bats are more likely to help you than harm you. The Conversation · Oct 27, 2025
At least 49 relatives and colleagues of Afghans in data leak have been killed, study suggests Research also finds 200 of 231 people notified by MoD of breach reported threats to themselves or families The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2025
Starmer signs £8 billion Typhoon fighter jet deal with Turkey The agreement is the largest fighter jet deal in almost 20 years and the first new order for UK Typhoons since 2017 The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025
Reform MP’s comments ‘ugly’ but not racist, Farage says Mr Farage said the remarks made by Sarah Pochin should be read in the context of ‘DEI madness’ Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2025
Reform MP’s remarks ‘ugly’ but intention was not racist, Farage says Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said the remarks made by Sarah Pochin were ‘ugly’ and ‘wrong’ but resisted calls to remove the whip. The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025
UK tourist tax: Where will it be introduced and how much will it cost? Local leaders will be able to introduce visitor levies, but accommodation owners are worried it could affect business The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025
Eastern Airways stops flying and returns planes to leasing companies All flights cancelled as airline files ‘notice of intention to appoint an administrator’ The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025
Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2025 Gun and drone street battles rage in key city of Pokrovsk infiltrated by 200 Russian soldiers, says Ukraine Kyiv is rushing troops to strengthen its positions in the strategic eastern city
The Conversation · Oct 27, 2025 The hidden military pressures behind the new push for small nuclear reactors Donald Trump’s recent visit to the UK saw a so-called “landmark partnership” on nuclear energy. London and Washington announced plans to build 20 small modular reactors and also develop microreactor technology – despite the fact no such plants have yet been built commercially anywhere in the world.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2025 ‘You can be an ethical hacker, not a criminal one’: the initiative guiding young gamers into cybersecurity Online criminal gangs are targeting young gamers for their coding skills. Yet a new partnership between Co-op and The Hacking Games seeks to harness these skills for good, providing potential careers in cybersecurity for marginalised young people
The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2025 Tell us about a historic stay in Europe, including the UK Share a tip on accommodation that takes you back in time – the best wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
The Guardian - AU · Oct 27, 2025 Double, heavy, pure cream? Helen Goh’s guide to baking across borders – plus a finger bun recipe Between countries, differences in ingredients and measurements can make or break a cake, writes Helen Goh. But it’s possible to bake a global gateau
The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2025 Reform UK expels two Kent councillors accused of ‘undermining’ its interests Robert Ford, subject of an ‘unofficial complaint’, and Bill Barrett, suspended after leaked meeting, removed via email
Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2025 Farage faces calls to remove whip from Reform’s Pochin amid racism row Labour has written to Mr Farage calling him to suspend the MP, while the Liberal Democrats have sought to formally rebuke the remarks in Parliament.
Cycling News · Oct 27, 2025 'I found it in a skip and threw AliExpress at it' - A mega tech gallery from the UK hill climb national championship Forget the UCI, all the best bikes come out to play for a few minutes up a very steep hill in the middle of England
Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2025 Nigel Farage conference LIVE: Reform UK leader delivers statement on grooming gangs inquiry - what he said The press conference comes as the grooming gangs scandal deepens and outrage grows over the early release of a sex attacker and soaring asylum hotel bills
BANG Premier · Oct 27, 2025 The Kooks announce 2026 UK outdoor gigs The Kooks will play a series of outdoor shows in the UK next summer to mark the 20th anniversary of their debut album Inside In/ Inside Out.
Roll Call · Oct 27, 2025 On Ukraine, European leaders and top senators are in sync - Roll Call Senators who hope to pass a package of Russia-related bills soon are hoping to leverage gathering momentum in both Washington and Europe.