SNL UK announces new comedian cast member for season 2 New addition ‘can’t wait for the experience’ as he prepares to act alongside Jeff Goldblum in series opener The Independent UK · Sep 7
Share a tip on a great autumn day out in the UK Tell us about your favourite seasonal days out and activities in the UK, from leaf peeping to foraging – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break The Guardian - UK · Sep 7
Ted Milburn obituary Other lives: Youth worker who became the first professor of community education in the UK, at Strathclyde University The Guardian - UK · Sep 7
Grindr pays £26m to settle UK lawsuit over allegedly sharing users’ HIV status US-owned dating app allegedly allowed ad firms access to private information in breach of UK law The Guardian - UK · Sep 7
The Audi A2 is back as an all-electric hatch costing £32,200 Audi revives one of its most famous small-car names with up to 401 miles of range – and the price could fall to £30,700 with the UK government’s Electric Car Grant The Independent UK · Sep 7
Jaguar Land Rover to cut 4,000 jobs amid cost-saving drive Office roles are set to be largely hit, with the majority of cuts affecting its UK operations. Evening Standard · Sep 7
What is the triple lock pension? Everything you need to know as PM told to scrap pledge IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 7
Andy Burnham urged to scrap state pension triple lock by major business group The triple lock will see the state pension rise by more than £500 per person in April 2027 The Independent UK · Sep 7
Jaguar Land Rover confirms plan to cut 4,000 jobs over two years Decision by carmaker, which is battling Trump tariffs and fallout from cyber-attack, labelled a ‘body blow for workers’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 7
Anti-migrant protests are 'wake-up call' for UK government, says police commissioner A weekend of protests in Portsmouth and Dover has exposed deepening tensions over Britain's Channel crossings, even as the government insists arrival numbers are falling. Euronews · Sep 7
Healey vows to control public spending and help UK economy deliver on potential John Healey said the Budget next month will demonstrate a commitment to fiscal discipline. Evening Standard · Sep 7
UK homeowners face fresh blow as mortgage rates expected to rise further A finance expert pointed to inflationary concerns stemming from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East The Independent UK · Sep 7
Fixed mortgage rates jump with ‘more moves expected in coming days’ Volatility in the swap rate market is prompting lenders to adjust their rates, Moneyfactscompare.co.uk said. Evening Standard · Sep 7
The Independent UK · Sep 7 Healey refuses to rule out tax rises as he warns Britain is paying the ‘Truss penalty’ on debt John Healey insisted UK economy is ‘turning a corner’ in first major speech as chancellor
Motor1 · Sep 7 Jaguar Land Rover Opens Voluntary Layoffs, Are 4,000 Jobs Really At Risk? JLR pursues £1.7 billion in savings, voluntary redundancies, and a lower 300,000-vehicle break-even point as tariffs and Chinese rivals reshape demand.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 7 Why would a wealthy Scottish investor need a second citizenship at all? Wealthy investors in Scotland and across the UK often plan beyond national borders. Their businesses may operate in several markets, their assets…
The Economic Times · Sep 7 China's Temu may have spent as much as $962 millionon Meta ads in the UK and Europe, with 73 of its top 100 creators likely fake Temu may have spent nearly one billion dollars on Meta ads promoting products. Research suggests many boosted accounts likely do not represent real influencers. These accounts, often based in Russia and China, promoted Temu products extensively. This practice raises legal questions regarding misleading commercial practices in Europe. The findings also…
The Independent UK · Sep 7 Jamaica takes its case for reparations for Britain's role in slavery to King Charles III Jamaica is pushing for Britain to pay reparations for the trans-Atlantic slave trade
International Business Times UK · Sep 7 70,000 Pints of Guinness Stolen in UK Heist After Thieves Flee With 800 Barrels Bound for Pubs Around 70,000 pints of Guinness worth £115,000 were stolen in a UK heist after thieves escaped with two trailers carrying 800 barrels.
Evening Standard · Sep 7 JLR set to reveal thousands of job losses amid £1.7bn cost-cutting overhaul It is understood the firm is telling workers on Monday morning amid reports it will formally announce plans to slash 4,000 jobs.
International Business Times UK · Sep 7 Student Loan Scam Warning: Fraudsters Target Students With Fake Messages to Steal Maintenance Payments UK students are targeted by a scam exploiting anxiety over bank details to steal maintenance loan payments. Fraudsters use fake communications to redirect funds, affecting over 1,100 students last year.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 7 UK house prices fall for first time since 2023, led by London and south-east Average property cost £298,468 in August, down by 0.4% year on year amid higher interest rates, says Lloyds
The Independent UK · Sep 7 Politics live: Burnham says UK ‘showed leadership’ with West Bank sanctions as Netanyahu hits back at PM Israel has hit out at Ed Miliband’s plans, calling them ‘outrageous lies’ after a raft of sanctions were announced on Tuesday
The Independent UK · Sep 7 UK house prices dip for first time in nearly three years The typical property value has still marginally increased since the start of the year, Lloyds said