Welsh Labour first minister says she is ‘losing patience’ with Starmer’s policies Eluned Morgan says her government will move ‘to the left’ and urges UK Labour to reconsider budget cuts The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2025
Bank to delay rates announcement due to VE Day two-minute silence Britain’s central bank said it will publish the decision at 12.02pm rather than the usual time of noon. Evening Standard · May 6, 2025
Welsh FM will ‘call out’ UK Labour government when they get it wrong for Wales Eluned Morgan was speaking in Cardiff Bay on Tuesday morning, one year away from the Senedd elections. Evening Standard · May 6, 2025
Trump’s film tariffs could ‘wipe out UK industry’, Starmer warned Ministers warned they need to step up to save the UK’s status as ‘the Hollywood of Europe’ from Trump’s tariffs The Independent UK · May 6, 2025
‘Social care will collapse’: Independent readers react to family visa crackdown YOUR VIEWS: Readers weigh in on the impact of new care worker visa rules – from fears of a collapsing sector and rising costs to calls for better wages and homegrown training to fill the gap The Independent UK · May 6, 2025
How a community-focused vision for net zero can revive local economies Across the world, the transition to a green economy is under threat. Growing antipathy towards the costs of tackling climate change, stoked especially by right-wing populists, undermines ambitions to reach net zero emissions by 2050. The Conversation · May 6, 2025
Even a capped, time-limited youth visa scheme would be of value to young people in the UK and EU More than 60 Labour MPs have signed a letter calling on the government to support a youth mobility agreement with the EU. The Conversation · May 6, 2025
Deliveroo takeover: What is DoorDash and what will the sale mean for customers? Here, the PA news agency looks at what the takeover will mean for customers, staff, and the London stock market. The Independent UK · May 6, 2025
Brian Cox says Trump’s tariffs would be ‘absolute disaster’ for upcoming film The film industry has raised concerns that US President Donald Trump’s plan would impact freelancers in the UK and would be difficult to enact. Evening Standard · May 6, 2025
DWP benefits and pension payments dates for May 2025 Benefits, state pensions and the minimum wage all rose last month The Independent UK · May 6, 2025
DoorDash agrees to acquire UK rival Deliveroo for €3.55 billion DoorDash, the US food delivery app, has agreed to acquire British rival Deliveroo for £2.9 billion (€3.55 billion) in cash, expanding its business in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Euronews · May 6, 2025
'Don't panic,' says William Hague as Tory grandee clashes with Liz Truss on how to save party after elections rout The Conservatives lost 674 council seats on May 1 as Nigel Farage’s Reform UK surged Evening Standard · May 6, 2025
UK premiere of Sorry, Baby to open Edinburgh International Film Festival The festival runs from August 14-20. Evening Standard · May 6, 2025
DoorDash agrees to acquire UK rival Deliveroo for $3.9 billion U.S. food delivery app DoorDash has agreed to acquire British rival Deliveroo for 2.9 billion pounds ($3.9 billion) in cash The Independent UK · May 6, 2025
Metal Hammer · May 6, 2025 "This is a monster of a line up!" Killswitch Engage announce 25-date tour of the UK and Europe, with Hatebreed, Fit For An Autopsy, and Employed To Serve among supporting cast Killswitch Engage's first UK/European headline tour in six years includes massive Wembley Arena date
The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2025 Nigerians, Pakistanis and Sri Lankans face UK student visa crackdown Applicants will be targeted by Home Office due to suspicions they are most likely to overstay and claim asylum
International Business Times · May 6, 2025 Food Delivery App DoorDash Agrees To Buy Peer Deliveroo US food delivery app DoorDash has agreed to buy UK-based rival Deliveroo for GBP2.9 billion ($3.9 billion) in a deal that will expand its global reach.
The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2025 Jonny Greenwood and Israeli musician Dudu Tassa condemn ‘silencing’ after UK concerts pulled After two performances were cancelled over threats linked to protests against Israel, the duo said the actions were ‘self-evidently a method of censorship’
GamesRadar · May 6, 2025 Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders live: Where to find stock in the US and UK today Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are creaking back to life this week, with a new drop this morning.
The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2025 UK services sector shrinks for first time in 17 months amid Trump tariff fears Smaller companies say costs of Rachel Reeves’s tax rises led to them lay off more workers in April
Evening Standard · May 6, 2025 UK services sector shrinks for first time in 18 months amid tariff worries The S&P Global UK services PMI survey scored 49.0 in April, down from 52.5 in March.
The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2025 Baking a deal? Hovis and Kingsmill owners in talks about historic merger Associated British Foods’ sale of Allied Bakeries would bring together two of the UK’s biggest breadmakers
Evening Standard · May 6, 2025 Tesla global backlash 'hits UK' as sales in Elon Musk's luxury electric cars plunge 62% Just 512 of the high-end electric vehicles were registered in April, compared to 1,352 in the same month in 2024
Euronews · May 6, 2025 Watch: UK royals join crowds for VE Day 80th anniversary King Charles III and senior royals appeared on Buckingham Palace’s balcony on Monday as part of nationwide commemorations marking 80 years since Victory in Europe Day.
Evening Standard · May 6, 2025 Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood cancels UK show with Israeli musician due to 'credible threats' Pro-Palestinian groups campaigned for venues to cancel the dates, claiming the performances ‘would have whitewashed’ the war in the Gaza Strip