Fear of being ordered back to office affecting UK staff wellbeing, poll finds Exclusive: More than a third of employees surveyed say stories about firms hardening stance have had impact The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2025
To hoard or not to hoard? UK consumers on the pros and cons of cash Events such as the Iberian power blackout have led some to go back to physical money, but others are not convinced The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2025
UK Government draining aid budget with 'broken' asylum hotels policy, watchdog warns THE UK's shrinking aid budget is being drained by the Government’s prolonged use of asylum hotels — diverting life-saving global development… The National (Scotland) · Jul 15, 2025
Temu Helps SOL Scale Operations and Create Jobs in Yorkshire E-commerce growth fuels investment in a new Leeds distribution centre as the retailer expands at home and abroad inkl · Jul 15, 2025
Hung parliament still likely outcome of Tasmanian election, with Liberals well ahead of Labor in new poll A new Tasmanian DemosAU poll gives the Liberals a 34.9–24.7 statewide vote lead over Labor, implying the Liberals will win the most seats but be short of a majority at this Saturday’s election. I also cover how the Coalition’s vote was inefficiently distributed at the federal election, as well as… The Conversation · Jul 15, 2025
UK worst in G7 for MMR jab rates, as 30m children worldwide not fully immunised More than 14m children globally have not had single routine jab as figures show less than 90% of those eligible in UK had first MMR last year The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2025
Britain is a ‘powder keg’ of tensions which could easily ignite once again, report warns after summer riots Sajid Javid says the ‘very basis of our democracy is at risk’ without action to bring communities together The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025
Rachel Reeves set to bet the house on economic growth by loosening mortgage rules The chancellor is set to rip up many of the rules brought in after the 2008 financial crash to encourage investors and businesses to take risks again and open up the housing market to thousands more first-time buyers The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025
Reeves to say cuts to City red tape will bring trickle-down benefits to households Chancellor to announce raft of deregulation changes as City regulators move to pare back transparency rules The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2025
Hot weather lifts UK spending as fans and sports gear add to sales Retail body says sales up by 3.1% year on year in June after drop in May, but Barclays finds shoppers are cautious The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2025
UK a ‘powder keg’ of social tensions a year on from summer riots, report warns Research finds a third of people rarely meet anyone from a different background The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2025
New breast cancer treatment may ‘transform’ care and reduce debilitating side effects More than 37,000 women have radiotherapy for breast cancer in the UK every year The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025
UK cuts stock market red tape in bid to aid Chancellor’s growth plans The FCA said UK firms will be able to raise cash and list on London stock markets more quickly and easily. Evening Standard · Jul 14, 2025
Asylum costs set to take up fifth of UK’s shrunken aid budget, watchdog warns The Government slashed the UK’s aid budget from 0.5% of gross national income to 0.3% in order to pay for increased defence spending. The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025 Less aggressive treatment for low-risk breast cancer ‘just as effective’ – trial More than 37,000 women have radiotherapy for breast cancer in the UK every year.
WhatToWatch · Jul 14, 2025 How to watch 2025 MLB All-Star Game online or on TV Looking to stream the 2025 MLB All-Star Game or wondering what TV channel it is on? We have everything you need to know right here.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2025 Buyers of ‘greenest’ new EVs under £37,000 can get discount under UK scheme Grant offering up to 10% off will not cover cheap Chinese models, which are built using coal-fired power, or Teslas
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025 Ford Puma Gen-E first to get full £3,750 discount under government’s new EV grant EVs that hit sustainability targets will be eligible, but a slow rollout of grants could be making buyers hesitant
Evening Standard · Jul 14, 2025 UK ‘long overdue’ a conversation about NHS funding, says Javid Sir Sajid said the country ‘cannot afford’ to ‘bury our heads in the sand’.
International Business Times UK · Jul 14, 2025 Indian Tennis Pro Radhika Yadav, 25, Murdered By Her Father for Earning More Than Him Through Tennis Coaching India mourns tennis coach Radhika Yadav, shot by her father over income. What sparked the tragedy? Find out in this full report.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 14, 2025 Why is the BBC not talking about Scottish concerns? This week's Media Watch looks at BBC Radio Scotland pushing the issue of small boat crossings despite Scots having other concerns.
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025 French action ‘has prevented nearly 500 small boat crossings this year’ Yvette Cooper told MPs French actions have stopped 496 boat crossings this year so far, while 385 arrived in the UK.
Euronews · Jul 14, 2025 UK couple Constance Marten and Mark Gordon convicted of killing their newborn Police launched a massive nationwide search that lasted seven weeks after a placenta was found 5 January 2023 in the couple's burned-out and abandoned car in northwestern England.
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025 Trump is looking at making money out of Nato – not saving Ukraine ANALYSIS: Don’t be misled; Trump is peeved by Putin and will make money from his irritation out of Ukraine’s war but he has not shifted away from Russia completely, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley
Evening Standard · Jul 14, 2025 How higher tax brackets in the UK compare to other major nations UK taxes are relatively high, especially for middle and high-income earners, but how does that compare to other nations?