Stocks slide and pound dives as bond yields spike The FTSE 100 index closed down 79.65 points at 9,116.69. Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2025
Total ‘Blood Moon’ lunar eclipse: When and how to see the moon turn red in the sky tonight Moon turns a deep red during celestial spectacle because of the scattering of light The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025
Rising bond yields leave Reeves with no choice but to plan a ‘muddle-through’ budget Despite predictions of a 1970s-style budget crisis, analysts point out similar rises are taking place in other markets The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2025
UK to take in all Gaza students with scholarships, David Lammy announces ALL students in Gaza with scholarships for UK universities will receive help in evacuating the occupied Palestinian region to take up their places,… The National (Scotland) · Sep 2, 2025
Voices: Will Reform UK really end ‘free taxis’ for special needs pupils? COMMENT: Deputy leader Richard Tice says the parents of children who are ferried to and from their specialist schools, at a cost of £2bn a year, are ‘abusing’ the system – but that’s not even the real problem, says James Moore The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025
The A-Z of Britpop Anthems Mid '90s nostalgia is at a peak, but there was much more to Britpop than scene figureheads Oasis, Blur and Pulp Louder · Sep 2, 2025
Analysis: What happened to Trump’s deadline for Russia's reality check After summits with the presidents of Russia and Ukraine, Trump said he would wait for two weeks to see if there is any progress towards peace in Ukraine. This is not the first time the US president has set a deadline for Moscow — however, he has yet to sanction… Euronews · Sep 2, 2025
Saudi Arabia to Slap Fake 'Sickie' Workers with £20k Fines or Jail. Should Britain Do the Same? Saudi Arabia now fines SR100,000 (c. £20,800) or jails workers and doctors who falsify sick notes, prompting debate on whether the UK should tighten its own 'sickie' culture. International Business Times UK · Sep 2, 2025
'Cruel and reckless': Leading humanitarian group slams Labour's asylum policy change A leading humanitarian organisation has hit back at the Home Secretary’s “cruel, reckless and counterproductive” changes to asylum policy ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 2, 2025
Home Office sends threatening 'you must leave' texts to international students THE Home Office is targeting international students by texting them with threats they will be removed from the UK if they overstay their visas. The National (Scotland) · Sep 2, 2025
Voices: ‘Unpicking Brexit?’ Readers debate EU youth mobility scheme as poll shows Reform voters’ shift YOUR VIEWS: Our community argue that young people, who had little say in the 2016 vote, are now the most restricted by Brexit, with lost opportunities in research, travel and tourism stifling their career paths The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025
Jaguar Land Rover manufacturing and retail ‘severely disrupted’ by cyber incident Carmaker says it has shut down its systems but there is no evidence customer data has been stolen The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2025
Summer 2025 was UK's hottest on record and experts say 'extremes' like this are becoming more common Climate scientists say summers as hot or hotter than 2025 in the UK are 70 times more likely due to climate change. Euronews · Sep 2, 2025
The controversial technology set to be coming to UK supermarket IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025
The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025 Labour’s asylum crackdown may fuel small boat crossings, British Red Cross warns The charity warned families will face ‘harsh choices’ after the home secretary announced a pause on new applications from refugees wanting to bring their loved ones to the UK
WhatToWatch · Sep 2, 2025 How to watch The Great British Baking Show 2025 online or on TV from around the world Here's how you can watch The Great British Baking Show's 2025 season, ready for when it premieres on Tuesday, September 2.
Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2025 UK energy future ‘not a binary choice’, says Forbes The Deputy First Minister hit out at Westminster politicians, who she said are ‘risking the worst of all worlds’.
Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2025 Heavy rain may cause flooding and travel disruption, Met Office warns A yellow weather warning for rain is in place from midnight until 2pm on Wednesday for south-west England and much of South Wales.
Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2025 Death toll in Afghanistan earthquake rises to more than 1,100 as rescue efforts continue The UN coordinator in Afghanistan has warned that the final toll is likely to rise further
International Business Times UK · Sep 2, 2025 Set For Life Results: Have You Won £10K A Month For 30 Years? One ticket from the 01 September 2025 draw could now be worth £3.6 million in monthly payments over 30 years.
International Business Times UK · Sep 2, 2025 Owner of Boutique Hotel in Cambridgeshire Refuses £3m to House Asylum Seekers: 'The Whole Situation is a Joke' An independent hotel owner in Cambridgeshire, Samuel Leeds, turned down a lucrative £3m government offer to house asylum seekers.
International Business Times UK · Sep 2, 2025 2026 Cadillac Lyriq Now Offered At A 'Discount' - Is This The End Of Iconic Brand? 2026 Cadillac Lyriq lease at £364 monthly—less competitive than 2025 amid UK EV ownership at £3,350 yearly. Grants save £3,750, but rising VED strains family budgets. Is Cadillac fading?
International Business Times UK · Sep 2, 2025 'The British Government Is Not Listening': London Fast-Tracks Visas for Gazan Students Despite Calls for Stricter Migration Rules UK launches expedited visa scheme for Gazan students despite calls for remigration. Critics say the Government is ignoring public concerns.
TechRadar · Sep 2, 2025 Every movie from this comedy franchise with 90% on Rotten Tomatoes is finally streaming on Netflix – and it still has the best joke ever All Shrek movies are available to stream on Netflix US and UK, but have you clocked their best joke ever?
The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025 Lager on the rocks? Gen Z’s iced beer habit gets frosty reception from traditionalists A new ice age is upon us – amid the hottest summer on record