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Reeves says UK ‘open for business’ as Revolut pledges £3bn new investment

The Chancellor welcomed the pledge at the opening of the financial firm’s new head office in London’s Canary Wharf.

Evening Standard · Sep 23, 2025

Nigel Farage will roll back gun laws, Ed Davey to claim in Lib Dem speech

‘Trump’s America’ will be the blueprint for ‘Farage’s Britain’, the Liberal Democrat chief will say in an attack on the Reform UK leader.

Evening Standard · Sep 23, 2025

Farmland birds in severe decline and sharp drop in seabird numbers, figures show

Conservationists have called for action after the latest official wild bird statistics painted a grim picture for the UK’s native species.

Evening Standard · Sep 23, 2025

Russian incursions into Nato airspace show Ukraine’s allied coalition needs to be ready as well as willing

While the air and ground war in Ukraine grinds on, Moscow is increasing pressure on Kyiv’s western allies. Russian drone incursions into Poland in the early hours of September 10, and Romania a few days later, were followed by three Russian fighter jets breaching Estonian airspace on September 19.

The Conversation · Sep 23, 2025

Which are the 150+ countries that have recognised Palestine as of 2025?

The State of Palestine is recognised as a sovereign nation by 157 UN member states, representing 81 percent of members.

Al Jazeera · Sep 23, 2025

Wild bird numbers continue to fall in UK with some species in ‘dramatic freefall’

Species index fell by 4% between 2019 and 2024 – although data shows woodland populations beginning to stabilise

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2025

All Amazon Fresh stores in UK to close

Company to shut 19 shops and convert five to Whole Foods outlets, after concept of stores without tills fails to catch on

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2025

All Amazon Fresh grocery stores in UK set to close

The stores, which have no checkouts, will be closed or converted into Whole Foods outlets

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2025

Amazon Fresh to close all UK stores, putting hundreds of jobs at risk

Amazon plans to shut its 19 UK Amazon Fresh stores, risking 250 jobs, as it shifts focus towards online operations.

Evening Standard · Sep 23, 2025

SNP ministers attack BBC over 'false' article on Scottish train services

SCOTLAND’S Culture Secretary has accused the BBC of “totally misleading” audiences with its presentation of a story on UK rail travel ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 23, 2025