Reform UK accused of serving a ‘plate of chaos’ at Leicestershire county council Tory opposition criticises leadership after Reform’s 22-year-old deputy leader is removed after three months in role The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2025
What is the coalition of the willing? Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has spoken with the UK’s allies in the so-called coalition of the willing on Tuesday. Evening Standard · Aug 19, 2025
‘Coalition of the Willing’ explained as UK among 31 countries aiming to defend Ukraine peace deal Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with spoken the UK’s allies on Tuesday in a meeting aimed at securings Ukraine’s security The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025
Trump says it will be ‘rough situation’ if Putin does not agree peace plan US President Donald Trump suggested American aircraft could help European nations police a deal to end the war in Ukraine. Evening Standard · Aug 19, 2025
UK Government backs down on demand to access US Apple user data, spy chief claims The UK Government has dropped its demand for Apple to access users’ data amid a privacy and encryption row, according to the US director of… The National (Scotland) · Aug 19, 2025
Voices: ‘Owning a £500k home does not make you rich’: Readers challenge Reeves’ property tax plan YOUR VIEWS: Our community has hit out at plans for a £500k property tax, saying it unfairly hits ordinary homeowners and needs higher thresholds or regional tweaks The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025
French petition to block Bayeux tapestry's loan to UK gains 40,000 signatures A petition to stop the Bayeux tapestry being loaned by France to the British Museum has attracted more than 40,000 signatures The National (Scotland) · Aug 19, 2025
UK has backed down on demand to access US Apple user data, spy chief says Tulsi Gabbbard says Home Office no longer demanding ‘backdoor’ to encrypted material The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2025
Tiny pond worms could be used to help find new treatments for schizophrenia, study says UK scientists are exploring how tiny pond-dwelling flatworms known as planaria could be used as an ethical alternative to lab mice and rats in brain research. Euronews · Aug 19, 2025
UK ‘agreed to drop’ Apple data demand in privacy row, US chief says Tulsi Gabbard posted on X that the UK has agreed to end the request for Apple to share its users’ data. Evening Standard · Aug 19, 2025
Shein looks at moving back to China for Hong Kong listing after London IPO stalls Fashion retailer considered £50bn float in London but has not received backing from Chinese authorities The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2025
Good Boy Horror Film: UK Release Date, Trailer, and Where to Watch the Viral Dog POV Chiller Good Boy horror film confirms UK release date. Watch the trailer and find out where to see the viral dog POV chiller making waves in 2025. International Business Times UK · Aug 19, 2025
TV Spy — My Life with the Walter Boys, Stargirl, and all the US dramas you can watch on UK services: August 23-29 There are loads of great US dramas you can watch in the UK this week. WhatToWatch · Aug 19, 2025
Mark Hamill thought Star Wars was a Flash Gordon parody after reading script Star Wars actor Mark Hamill initially thought George Lucas' 1977 space opera was a spoof of Flash Gordon when he first read the script and the director nor his co-star Harrison Ford gave him any advice on how to approach his character Luke Skywalker. BANG Premier · Aug 19, 2025
The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025 Aircraft toilets could be key to tackling ‘silent pandemic’, scientists say Flights from India carry higher levels of antibiotic resistance genes compared to those from Europe and the UK
Evening Standard · Aug 19, 2025 Butterflies in long term decline across England and UK, official figures show Butterflies which require specific habitats to thrive are faring worse, with some species seeing declines of more than 80%.
Evening Standard · Aug 19, 2025 Minister tells boss of car-maker she has ‘serious concerns’ over Citroen recall An immediate and rare ‘stop-drive’ order was given for certain models on June 20 because of a potentially fatal airbag safety fault.
Evening Standard · Aug 19, 2025 Reform UK-led council serving ‘plate of chaos’ as deputy leader leaves role Joseph Boam said he would continue backing Reform and Nigel Farage.
The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025 Four ways to protect the UK from emerging parasite threats A growing concern in both the veterinary parasitology and public health sectors is vector-borne disease
Evening Standard · Aug 19, 2025 Ozempic price slashed following Donald Trump's demands - will it impact the UK cost? Novo Nordisk said it has no plans to rise UK prices, despite pressure from Trump
The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025 Gabbard says UK scraps demand for Apple to give backdoor access to data Britain has dropped its demand for Apple to provide backdoor access to encrypted user data stored in the cloud
The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025 Voices: Britain’s shameful inaction on Jimmy Lai could cost him his life COMMENT: As his health deteriorates in a Hong Kong jail, the businessman’s detention is now a test of Keir Starmer’s seriousness about human rights – and the government’s willingness to defend its citizens and values abroad, says Jodie Ginsberg
The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025 The popular A-level subject that the UK is struggling with Maths may be the most popular subject choice, but concerns remain about the skills of young people who choose not to study it after 16
The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2025 Weight loss drugs: how will you be affected by the Mounjaro price rise in the UK? We’d like to hear from people who are taking Mounjaro and how they feel about the increase in cost for doses
Evening Standard · Aug 19, 2025 UK set to be hit by rain and wind as Hurricane Erin moves across Atlantic It is set to end a period of dry weather for much of the country.