Military to get new powers to shoot down drones menacing British bases Defence Secretary John Healey will set out the planned changes to the law in a speech in London on Monday night. Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2025
B&M ousts finance chief as it warns again on profits after £7m accounts error Discount retailer looks for successor for Mike Schmidt, who is stepping down as chief financial officer The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2025
Wetherspoons Cash Policy Uproar: The Truth Behind Why Scottish Money Is Suddenly 'Not Welcome' in English Pubs Wetherspoons' cash policy change over Scottish notes triggers backlash across the UK amid fraud warnings and growing payment controversy. International Business Times UK · Oct 20, 2025
'It's absolutely ludicrous' - British Continental teams unlikely to compete at Tour of Britain Women after UCI rule change British Cycling not considering downgrading the race to enable domestic teams to take part Cycling Weekly · Oct 20, 2025
A-level English, voluntary work, delayed citizenship: it’s Labour’s Orwellian Two Minutes Hate for immigrants It’s easier for politicians to blame others than to face the truth: Britain has been stripped of the spaces and opportunities that allow for true social integration, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2025
‘Everyone seems to be on Zimmers’: after 70 years of hip-shaking thrills, is rock’n’roll dead? It is now seven decades since Little Richard sang Tutti Frutti – and a rip-roaring new type of music burst out into the world. But is rock’n’roll about to die out? Our writer goes searching for signs of life The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2025
European leaders near deal to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine Plans to secure loan with Russian funds ‘moving to happy resolution’, says Polish foreign minister The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2025
UK Trekkies Rejoice: Strange New Worlds is Now Streaming for Free on ITVX Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season one is now available to watch on free streaming via ITVX International Business Times UK · Oct 20, 2025
Call for ‘practical parking solutions’ as 1.6m yellow line fines issued in 2024 The AA, which obtained the figures, claimed drivers are willing to follow the rules but need ‘practical parking solutions’. The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2025
Consumer belt-tightening takes toll on UK firms, report reveals The report found warnings among listed retailers hit their highest level for nearly two years and more than half cited falling consumer confidence. The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2025
Travel bosses issue holiday cost warning over Rachel Reeves’s tax proposals Jet2 and Tui bosses have warned tax rises could make holidays too costly for some The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2025
Major pension funds and insurers launch new partnership to help drive growth The Sterling 20 will be established at the Regional Investment Summit in Birmingham on Tuesday. Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2025
Keir Starmer pressed not to slash UK contribution to global aid fund Polling finds majority consider £1bn funding for Aids, TB and malaria vaccines a UK success story The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2025
Bereaved families call for inquiry into UK failure to act on pro-suicide forum Report found coroners raised concerns over suicide forums at least 65 times to three government departments since 2019 The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2025
The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2025 How the cracks are beginning to show in Nigel Farage’s Reform UK NEWS ANALYSIS: Reform UK appears to have an impregnable lead in the polls, but political editor David Maddox highlights how the cracks are beginning to show in the councils the party runs and the ongoing policy vacuum
The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2025 The loss of Prince Andrew’s titles is a turning point for the monarchy THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: With the former Duke of York having been purged from the royal fold, the House of Windsor can now look towards its future role
The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2025 Chinese embassy approval could be unlawful if UK ministers gave advance assurances Exclusive: If Keir Starmer made promises to China it could constitute ‘predetermination’, Lord Banner legal opinion concludes
Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2025 Stormont minister faces legal challenge over stance on trade with Israel Economy minister Caoimhe Archibald issued instructions to officials about not engaging in UK/Israel trade talks.
TechRadar · Oct 19, 2025 I used the Honor Magic V5 for a week and it put a spell on me The Honor Magic V5 lands on UK shelves with incredible displays, a huge battery, and genuinely impressive cameras. It’s the Galaxy Z Fold 7 rival Samsung should be most worried about.
Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2025 Academic influential within Trump administration joins Reform UK as adviser Cambridge University’s James Orr was described as ‘a brilliant academic, theologian, thinker’ by Reform’s head of policy Zia Yusuf.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2025 Support for Reform UK increasing among British Indians, poll shows Exclusive: Survey finds 13% of British Indians back Nigel Farage’s party compared with only 4% at last election
The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2025 The blood pressure secret: everything you need to know to improve yours – and live a longer, healthier life It is known as ‘the silent killer’, because many people suffer from high blood pressure without even being aware of it. Here is where your numbers should be, and how to change them for the better
TechRadar · Oct 19, 2025 I welcomed this Blueair for extra-large rooms into my home, and it’s the most attractive air purifier I’ve ever seen I’ve been testing the most attractive large-room air purifier you can buy right now, and it’s surprisingly good value for money.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2025 What the west can do to stop the global south being strangled by debt Labour would do well to remember its manifesto promise to revive Britain’s global leadership on development
The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2025 Betfred says gambling tax rise in budget will force it to shut all its UK shops Levies thought to be under consideration will kill profits, say bosses, as gambling firms ramp up lobbying efforts