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UK joins international scramble to bring ocean protection treaty into force

Sharks, whales and sea turtles are among the species thought to be in line for bolstered protections in international waters.

Evening Standard · Sep 10, 2025

John Swinney says 'real chance' of whisky deal after Donald Trump talks

JOHN Swinney has said there is a “real chance” of a better trade deal for Scotch whisky after meeting with US President Donald Trump.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 10, 2025

UK Electoral Commission finally recovered from China hack after three years and £250,000 grant

The commission was publicly reprimanded after the security failings.

TechRadar · Sep 10, 2025

"I looked on Reverb for a Yamaha CS-80 – we drove out to get it and its sound became a key part of the movie’s soundtrack": The classic synth heard on the Barbie OST was picked up in "an hour and a half" on Reverb, says Mark Ronson

As the gear marketplace relaunches in the UK with reduced seller fees, Ronson reflects on how Reverb played a part in the making of 2023's biggest movie soundtrack

MusicRadar · Sep 10, 2025

UK looking to bolster NATO air defence over Poland in response to Russian drone attacks

Defence Secretary John Healey accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of ‘testing’ Western allies with the attack

Evening Standard · Sep 10, 2025

War games involving Russia and Belarus start this week. What to know about the military drills

The last time Russia and Belarus held major joint military drills in 2022, Moscow sent its troops into Ukraine just days later

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025

UK military to look at 'bolstering' Polish airspace after 'Russian violations'

THE British military has been asked to look at how to “bolster” Nato air defences over Poland after alleged incursions on the country’s…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 10, 2025

Focusing on children’s first 1,001 days can build neighbourhood support for migrant families

The UK government’s new ten-year health plan for England prioritises tackling health inequalities through local preventive measures. One promising approach is to build on the strengths of migrant families by fostering neighbourhood peer support – particularly for underserved communities.

The Conversation · Sep 10, 2025

Healey asks military to look at how UK can help bolster Polish defences

The Defence Secretary held talks in London with defence officials from Poland, Italy, France and Germany.

Evening Standard · Sep 10, 2025

Labour MPs turn on Starmer after PM backs Mandelson despite ‘best pal’ Epstein revelations

PM under pressure to sack Labour peer as it’s claimed he advised paedophile: ‘Your friends stay with you and love you’

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025