UK accuses Israeli ‘terrorists’ of ethnic cleansing in West Bank with government backing Ed Miliband announces sanctions on trade with settlers as PM says in the Guardian it is time to act The Guardian - UK · Sep 8
New ban on goods imports from West Bank settlements as UK admits occupation unlawful THE UK will ban the import of goods from illegal Israeli settlements in Palestine as the Foreign Secretary confirmed Britain’s new official… The National (Scotland) · Sep 8
Who is Chris Rokos? Britain’s third-biggest taxpayer ‘set to leave UK’ IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 8
Britain’s third-biggest taxpayer Chris Rokos to relocate to Greece – reports Mr Rokos paid an estimated £330 million in the latest tax year, according to the Sunday Times Tax List. Evening Standard · Sep 8
UK publishes legislation for tougher sanctions on Iran over nuclear programme Britain has published new legislation imposing tougher sanctions on Iran. These measures will restrict Iran's access to the British financial system. Trade bans will also be broadened to include more goods and technology. Iranian aircraft will be prohibited from landing in Britain unless exemptions apply. This legislation aims to curb… The Economic Times · Sep 8
At 13, a UK boy’s plant-selling business helps pay his £4,000 school fees A 13-year-old boy living in Surrey, England began selling plants outside his father’s office at the age of 6, and has now turned that early venture into a business that helps pay his £4,000-a-term school fees. ‘Malaki Conteh’ first started selling to raise money for singing lessons because he wanted… The Times of India · Sep 8
Harry and Meghan ‘surprised’ at king’s letter reiterating they are non-working royals Duke and Duchess of Sussex were apparently given little notice before message was sent to the media The Guardian - UK · Sep 8
Harry and Meghan 'surprised' by letter from Charles which says they are not working royals despite UK return A spokesperson for the Sussexes said that they were ‘a little surprised’ not to have been told about the letter from Charles in advance Evening Standard · Sep 8
What are the Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and how has the UK sanctioned them? The UK was one of 12 countries to announce the ban on Tuesday The Independent UK · Sep 8
‘Everything is against us’: Jaguar Land Rover suppliers voice fears amid carmaker’s cutbacks Firms warn of impact of company’s decision to to axe 4,000 jobs and call for government to support sector The Guardian - UK · Sep 8
Kendall Jenner buys stake in London drinks brand Trip London-based Trip is one of the UK’s fastest-growing food and drink firms. Evening Standard · Sep 8
Mentoring based on young peoples’ strengths can alleviate the crisis in education, training and employment Nearly 1 million 16 to 24-year-olds in the UK are currently outside education, employment or training and the number is currently projected to increase. The Conversation · Sep 8
How the UK’s new space strategy will protect against threats in orbit IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 8
The Conversation · Sep 8 Why should we care if there aren’t any squished insects on our windscreens? This summer you may have wondered why you are seeing so few insects squished on your car’s windscreen, compared to a road trip several years ago.
Evening Standard · Sep 8 Harry and Meghan ‘did not have time to clarify’ King guidance letter on status The Lord Chamberlain wrote, under the direction of the King, that the Sussexes remained private citizens after their return to the UK.
The Independent UK · Sep 8 Far-right Israeli minister calls for UK to be sanctioned over ‘occupation’ of Falkland Islands Israeli ministers have sided with Argentina again despite Buenos Aires sanctioning an Israeli oil firm
France 24 · Sep 8 'Pheromone maxxing': Men avoid showers before dates to boost attraction PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, September 8: Papers discuss UK sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank. Also, could AI change what it means to be human? Finally, "pheromone maxxing" is in; showers are out.
The Times of India · Sep 8 Maldives president seeks talks with UK PM on Chagos sovereignty Expressing concerns over the UK's decision to proceed with the handover of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, Maldivian president Mohamed Muizzu has written to the British PM, Andrew Burnham, inviting him for official talks and engagement on matters concerning the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands.
International Business Times UK · Sep 8 UK Tax Exodus Fears Return as £330m Taxpayer Chris Rokos Leaves Britain Under Labour UK tax exodus fears have returned as £330m taxpayer Chris Rokos prepares to move his tax residency to Greece amid debate over Labour's tax policies.
Euronews · Sep 8 Jaguar Land Rover cuts 4,000 jobs worldwide in effort to save costs JLR said it would cut around 4,000 roles worldwide over the next two years as part of its plan to simplify its organisation and generate £1.7 billion (€2bn) in savings.
The Economic Times · Sep 8 In Cumbria, freshwater pearl mussels in the River Kent can filter up to 50 litres of water each day; their filtration can help improve river water for fish, eels and otters In a groundbreaking initiative, a conservation project in the UK seeks to rehabilitate the endangered freshwater pearl mussels along the River Kent. Renowned for their ability to filter vast quantities of water, these mussels support both aquatic ecosystems and biodiversity. Recent studies illustrate their role in essential services like water…
The Independent UK · Sep 8 Harry and Meghan ‘surprised’ by King ruling out the couple returning as working royals The Duke and Duchess of Sussex returned to the UK last month
Euronews · Sep 8 UK commits €116m for Ukraine's winter air defence, including Patriot missiles Britain has been one of Ukraine's biggest backers in its effort to repel Russia following Moscow's full-scale invasion of its neighbour in February 2022.
Evening Standard · Sep 8 Hedge fund tycoon who is third-biggest UK taxpayer quits Britain for Greece Chris Rokos, founder of Rokos Capital Management, is leaving the UK amid concerns about Labour hiking taxes in October’s Budget