Fast-track asylum appeals promised as migrant hotel protests spiral More protests and counter-demonstrations are taking place on Sunday in a weekend of division and confrontation over illegal migration Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2025
UK carmakers claimed leaving EV sales rules unchanged would cost jobs and investment BMW, Jaguar Land Rover, Nissan and Toyota lobbied against zero emission vehicle mandate, documents show The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2025
David Byrne, Little Simz, Jasmine.4.t and more: the best music of autumn 2025 From CMAT’s provocative pop to Taylor Swift’s 12th album, plus tours from Kneecap, Lady Gaga and Stereolab, here’s the pop not to miss – while in classical, Mark-Anthony Turnage adapts The Railway Children The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2025
Nursery and crèche: How much do families spend on childcare across Europe? Among the top economies in Europe, Germany and Italy rank best, both in nominal childcare fees and in salary share spent on nurseries, while the UK remains among the most expensive. Euronews · Aug 24, 2025
Scuffles, arrests as protesters across UK rally against asylum hotels Protesters met with counter-demonstrators, prompting scuffles, including in Bristol and Liverpool. Al Jazeera · Aug 24, 2025
Scottish qualifications classified as 'other' by UK civil service THE UK civil service forces Scots to classify their qualifications as “other” in job applications, the Sunday National can reveal. The National (Scotland) · Aug 24, 2025
Are the Scottish Tories about to become irrelevant in Scottish politics? RUSSELL Findlay’s attempt to emulate Reform UK has seen the Scottish Tory leader lose two MSPs in less than a year. The National (Scotland) · Aug 24, 2025
Activist in 700 mile pilgrimage from Shetland urging Westminster to keep Rosebank ban AN engineer undertaking a 700-mile pilgrimage from Shetland to London is urging the UK Government to “stick with” its decision to block the… The National (Scotland) · Aug 24, 2025
How to watch ‘Professor T’ season 4 online – stream crime drama for free from anywhere The "cosy crime" favourite is back and Tempest has his hands full. Here's how to watch "Professor T" season 4 online and from anywhere in the world. Tom’s Guide · Aug 24, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Russia claims capture of two more villages in push towards key military hub Fall of villages in Donetsk region would mark further advance towards strategic city of Kramatorsk; South Africa adds to calls for Zelenskyy-Putin summit. What we know on day 1,278 The Guardian - AU · Aug 24, 2025
UK's Mass Facial-recognition Roll-out Alarms Rights Groups Outside supermarkets or in festival crowds, millions are now having their features scanned by real-time facial-recognition systems in the UK -- the only European country to deploy the technology on a large scale. International Business Times · Aug 24, 2025
'Slava Ukraini!': Australia marks Ukraine independence Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has praised the courage of Ukraine's people on the 34th anniversary of its independence, as archaeological items are returned. AAP · Aug 24, 2025
Flying Ukraine flags ‘a visible symbol of UK’s unwavering support’ – Government A spokesperson said: “Our support for Ukraine’s independence will be clear for all to see.” The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2025
Interflex training programme for Ukrainian recruits to continue until 2026 Defence Secretary John Healey said the UK was ‘ramping up’ its support for Ukrainian forces, ahead of independence day celebrations in Kyiv. The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2025
Evening Standard · Aug 23, 2025 Government promises asylum appeals overhaul as hotel protests continue Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said a new appeals body would help speed up the system and reduce demand for hotels.
International Business Times UK · Aug 23, 2025 UK Sales of Wegovy Skyrocket 2,000% as Dieters Dump Mounjaro After 170% Price Hike This trend drove WeGovy sales to jump 27 times higher — a 2,660% increase — on Wednesday compared with the typical daily average last month.
Destructoid · Aug 23, 2025 How to complete the School Daze challenge in BitLife In the world of BitLife, school is the perfect place for some mischief.
The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2025 Rapist nurse allowed to work with vulnerable hospital patients for a year – despite police warning he was a suspect SPECIAL REPORT: Exclusive: Two hospital trusts have now launched their own investigations into John Chukwunonso Iwuh after The Independent told them of his conviction
The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2025 Protesters clash outside asylum hotels as tensions over migration flare The use of asylum hotels has risen under Labour, but the party has pledged to empty them by the next general election
Evening Standard · Aug 23, 2025 The Kooks frontman, Luke Pritchard, says Reading set felt like a ‘homecoming’ The Brighton-formed band is known for their hit songs Naive, She Moves In Her Own Way, and Junk Of The Heart (Happy).
Euronews · Aug 23, 2025 Protests in UK against asylum seeker housing continue, counter-protests arise The government is legally obligated to house asylum-seekers. Using hotels to do so had been a marginal issue until 2020, when the number of asylum-seekers increased sharply and the then-Conservative government had to find new ways to house them.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2025 UN special rapporteur will contribute to ‘Gaza tribunal’, Jeremy Corbyn says Former Labour leader says Francesca Albanese to take part in event seeking answers over UK’s ‘role in war crimes’
International Business Times UK · Aug 23, 2025 UK Bank Holidays Derailed: CrossCountry Strike Leaves Travellers Stranded Limited services on 24-25 Aug, with £500,000 economic hit. Pay dispute fuels debate as passengers face holiday travel chaos
The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2025 Deal to get ChatGPT Plus for whole of UK discussed by Open AI boss and minister Exclusive: Deal that could have cost £2bn was floated at meeting between technology secretary Peter Kyle and Sam Altman
Euronews · Aug 23, 2025 Europe to halt postal services to US after tax deal scrapped The UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and other EU member states will temporarily suspend services as of next week.