Parts of UK get rain for first time in weeks There were downpours on Friday night after as many as 30 days without rain in some areas. Evening Standard · May 24, 2025
Some Tories privately support PM’s stance on Israel and Gaza, Conservative says Mark Pritchard, MP for the Wrekin, said he believed Sir Keir Starmer was on the ‘right side of history’. Evening Standard · May 24, 2025
“The time was right. Metal had died a horrible death, grunge had killed the mainstream off, so it felt like a revolution”: The unholy story of Cacophonous Records, the underground 90s label that changed black metal Cacophonous Records launched Cradle Of Filth and Dimmu Borgir on an unsuspecting world Metal Hammer · May 24, 2025
UK employees work from home more than most global peers, study finds Exclusive: Staff in Britain now average 1.8 days a week of remote working, above global average of 1.3 days The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2025
How to watch 'Kevin Costner's The West' online — stream from anywhere A dramatic ride through a range of conflicts that helped shape America. Here's how to watch "Kevin Costner's The West" online and from anywhere. Tom’s Guide · May 24, 2025
Inside the UK’s first Reform pub with beer, black pudding baps and Belinda Carlisle INSIDE REFORM UK’S PUB AS FARAGE LOOKS TO BATTLE LABOUR FOR THE SOUL OF THE NATION – ONE PINT AT A TIME: Once a Conservative Party social club, The Talbot in Blackpool has defected to Reform. Barney Davis heads north to see what all the fuss is about The Independent UK · May 24, 2025
UK urged to bring hundreds of Afghan heroes to safety after major blunder saw them wrongly rejected Afghan commandos who fought side-by-side with UK special forces had been denied help and left at the mercy of the Taliban before ministers announced a rethink of cases The Independent UK · May 24, 2025
Japanese ambassador poses with bagpipes as he announces Scotland visit Hiroshi Suzuki, the Japanese ambassador to the UK, is set to visit Scotland next week The National (Scotland) · May 24, 2025
Convicted drug dealer’s deportation case to be reheard after Home Office error Government doing ‘everything in their power’ to contest case after Nigerian man’s deportation halted. Evening Standard · May 24, 2025
Kylie Minogue’s Tension tour proves she’s one of the greatest pop stars of all time 5/5 Now comfortably settled into living legend status, Minogue blasts her way through condensed, clubbier takes on classic pop hits as her Tension tour lands in the UK The Independent UK · May 24, 2025
I went to the UK’s largest spatial audio music festival and now I want a surround sound dome in my back yard At the UK’s largest spatial audio music festival, I experienced the awesome power of L-Acoustics' concert-grade 12.1.4 sound system – and came away hopeful about the future of spatial listening TechRadar · May 24, 2025
Labour figures urge recognition of Palestinian state at UN conference Ministers told ‘symbols matter’ and move would give Palestine stronger footing in future peace talks The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2025
Labubu collector describes ‘battlefield’ resale market as toys pulled from shops The viral bag charms were pulled from UK stores following reports of customers fighting over them and queuing overnight outside shops. Evening Standard · May 24, 2025
From Tesla to forests: what Nest does with 13m UK savers’ pension cash You may not have heard of it, but the £50bn workplace scheme invests in everything from big tech to hotels and windfarms The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2025
Euronews · May 24, 2025 "Brussels, my love?" Surrender summit or Reset Summit? An EU–UK summit took place in London this week marking a significant step in post-Brexit relations.
The Independent UK · May 24, 2025 ‘Fiddler on the Roof is in my DNA’: how the West End revival dances on the edge of tradition INTERVIEW: After winning five-star reviews and 13 Olivier nominations, Jordan Fein’s earthy take on the 1964 musical is transferring to the Barbican ahead of a UK tour. Alice Saville speaks with the director and the cast about transplanting their Jewish shtetl
The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: Multiple injuries as Russia attacks Kyiv with drones and missiles Explosions heard across capital and fires ignited while Russia and Ukraine begin largest prisoner swap of war. What we know on day 1,186
The Independent UK · May 23, 2025 Bank Holiday weekend weather: Heavy rain forecast for most of UK - but it’s not all bad news A Met Office meteorologist said it will be a ‘wetter end to the final week of spring’
The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2025 The Guardian view on billionaire Britain: tax wealth fairly or face democratic unravelling Editorial: Without bold reform which makes the rich pull their weight, rising inequality risks eroding public trust and fracturing social stability
The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2025 The Guardian view on the BBC World Service: a boon to the UK, as well as audiences elsewhere Editorial: Britain would benefit from pledging more sustained and committed support in this age of disinformation and global turmoil
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International Business Times · May 23, 2025 UK Retailer Suspends Labubu Toy Sales Amid Safety Fears A retailer in the UK has suspended in-store sales of Labubu toys amid rising concerns over public safety and staff threats, following reports of global thefts and queue violence tied to the sought-after collectibles.
The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2025 British Chagossians accuse UK government of betrayal over sovereignty deal Bertrice Pompe and Bernadette Dugasse won a brief victory in bid to stop transfer of Chagos Islands to Mauritius
The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2025 NCA freezes £90m of London property linked to former Bangladesh regime Two men linked to Sheikh Hasina prevented from selling properties, including apartments in Grosvenor Square
The Independent UK · May 23, 2025 ‘Welcome rain’ forecast on Bank Holiday weekend after 30 dry days in parts of UK Spring has so far been sunny and dry with above average sunshine and temperatures reaching the mid to high 20Cs.