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 The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2025
Scottish hospitality coalition urges chancellor to protect whisky industry Exclusive: letter to Rachel Reeves from drinks, tourism and farming bodies calls for freeze on spirits duty in budget The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2025
"Before she’s shot, she was eating an ice cream." From Scottish pride to writing songs for a Hollyoaks shootout, we spent five fun, chaotic minutes with Vukovi's Janine Shilstone Nobody does chaotic fun like Scottish alt. metallers Vukovi Metal Hammer · Oct 19, 2025
Tory energy chief declines to say when Net Zero pledge might be met The Tories have scrapped their pledge to met Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050. Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2025
Miliband says ‘we must never have no-go zones’ for Jews and Israelis in the UK amid Aston Villa row The energy secretary has intervened amid the continuing row over West Midlands Police banning Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending the Europa League match at Villa Park The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2025
Sixteen migrants are deported to France - but hundreds more cross the Channel in small boats A total of 369 people crossed the Channel on Saturday, bringing the number for the year so far to 36,734 Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2025
Betfred says it could be forced to close all its shops in face of gambling tax hikes Betfred’s CEO said the odds of closing up shop are ‘10 to one against’ on high streets across the UK and Ireland Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2025
Virgin Media O2 will roll out mmWave tech that allows it to transmit a record-breaking 4Gbps to a single device - and it will come to the busiest places in the UK Virgin Media O2 acquires high-frequency mmWave spectrum to deliver 4Gbps speeds in dense UK locations. TechRadar · Oct 19, 2025
The best places to buy Christmas decorations online with UK delivery From high-street heroes to luxury bauble boutiques, Saskia Kemsley rounds up the UK’s best online Christmas shops for every budget Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2025
French theme park firm won UK government support despite far-right ties Tory trade minister promised to ‘assist’ plans to open £600m Puy du Fou site in Oxfordshire, emails shows The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2025
Skills Gap Reality Check: Can the UK Deliver 400,000 Green Jobs in Time? The UK government has pledged 400,000 new green jobs by 2030, but industry and unions warn that shortages in trainers, facilities, and funding could undermine the transition to a clean-energy workforce. International Business Times UK · Oct 19, 2025
London braces for heavy rain this week as temperatures plunge Monday will see heavy showers with the risk of thunder and hail in London and the southeast of England Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2025
When is Rams vs Jaguars? Start time and how to watch NFL London game today Unofficial UK franchise close NFL London proceedings against tricky opposition at Wembley Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2025
The return of ‘Tescopoly’? How Britain’s biggest retailer dominates everyday life Supermarket chain has quietly got its groove back to grab even more of shoppers’ spending this year The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2025
Evening Standard · Oct 18, 2025 Government unveils national plan to recruit workers for energy transition The strategy outlines how the Goverment will deliver on its promise for more than 400,000 extra jobs in the clean energy sector by 2030.
Evening Standard · Oct 18, 2025 UK Government unveils plan to ‘train up next generation of clean energy workers’ At the same time, the Scottish Government said it would fund, alongside Westminster, an £18 million fund to help workers transition from fossil fuels.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2025 Government aims to create 400,000 jobs through UK national green energy plan Scheme will offer training for plumbers, welders and carpenters as well as promoting trade union recognition
Metal Hammer · Oct 18, 2025 "They were ripping the whole place down. The bar was used as a battering ram to storm the stage." How a long wait for a metal singer's dealer to deliver the goods almost caused disaster at an iconic UK music venue There's a reason drugs are bad, kids, and this chaotic night in Nottingham was one of them
International Business Times UK · Oct 18, 2025 One Punch Man Season 3 Episode 2 Release Date, Time, Spoilers, Where to Watch, and What to Expect One-Punch Man Season 3 Episode 2 release date, time, where to watch in the US/UK, and what to expect as 'The Hunt Begins' shifts from setup to action with Garou front and centre.
International Business Times · Oct 18, 2025 Brit Gala? British Museum Hosts Met-inspired Fundraising Ball Supermodel Naomi Campbell and rocker Mick Jagger were among the attendees at the British Museum's inaugural fundraising ball on Saturday, a glitzy event touted by some observers as London's answer to New York's Met Gala.
International Business Times UK · Oct 18, 2025 McDonald's UK Launches 'World Menu Heist' – Limited-Time Global Menu Brings New Twist and Flavors McDonald's UK introduces a limited-edition menu lineup featuring worldwide favorites like the Maple BBQ & Bacon Double Quarter Pounder
The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2025 Brexit impact on UK economy will be negative for foreseeable future, Bailey warns The Bank of England governor, speaking at the G30 International Banking Seminar, highlighted a decline in the UK’s potential growth rate.
Evening Standard · Oct 18, 2025 Brexit impact on UK economy ‘negative for foreseeable future,’ Bailey says The Bank of England governor, speaking at the G30 International Banking Seminar, highlighted a decline in the UK’s potential growth rate.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2025 ‘Suck it up’: leaked video exposes bitter infighting at Reform UK’s flagship Kent council Exclusive: Footage reveals Kent leader berating councillors amid rows over budgets and bullying claims
The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2025 Ed Miliband needs a plan for industry – without it, the move to net zero could ruin UK manufacturing Manufacturing is buckling under sky-high energy bills. Time to closely regulate price-gouging gas plants or take ownership of supply