‘Source of data’: are electric cars vulnerable to cyber spies and hackers? British defence firms have reportedly warned staff not to connect their phones to Chinese-made EVs The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2025
Labour’s benefit cuts will cost UK economy billions, charity says Trussell report finds that higher levels of poverty mean Britain is losing out on £38bn a year of potential output The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2025
HSBC announces fall in quarterly pre-tax profit amid ‘economic uncertainty’ Group chief executive Georges Elhedery credited the firm’s ability to weather the recent global economic turbulence. Evening Standard · Apr 29, 2025
Police and prosecutors’ details shared with Israel during UK protests inquiry, papers suggest Exclusive: Documents indicate government gave embassy contact details while arms factory protest was investigated The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2025
Donald Trump fuelling global human rights roll-back, warns Amnesty International DONALD Trump is fuelling a global human rights rollback and letting his “corporate allies run amok”, according to a major new report. The National (Scotland) · Apr 29, 2025
Hard-right Upstarts Eye Big Gains In Local UK Polls Britain's anti-immigrant Reform UK party is seeking to prove its credentials as a credible political force at local elections this week that will test the popularity of Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer. International Business Times · Apr 29, 2025
The UK's Housing Crisis: How Supply Chain Disruptions Are Impacting Construction Supply chain disruptions have become one of the biggest challenges facing the UK construction sector today, pushing project timelines, costs, and the stability of the industry into uncertain territory. inkl · Apr 29, 2025
NHS leaving some patients with rare diseases to ‘fall through the cracks’, damning report finds People with certain diseases are being left behind, report finds The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2025
World-first trial for ‘room temperature’ vaccines launched in the UK as nearly half go to waste Officials estimate that up to 50 per cent of jabs are wasted every year due to ‘cold chain’ requirements The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2025
Blood cancer survival odds could be ‘doubled’ as bone marrow test trial is a success Earlier detection will give health workers a bigger ‘window of opportunity’ to act, researchers say The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2025
Government says it will not ‘choose between US and EU’ amid mooted Brussels pact A draft joint statement is being drawn up by London and Brussels ahead of a major summit in May. Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2025
University applications for AI degrees rise 15%, data shows Data from Ucas shows the number of young people applying for degrees in artificial intelligence are rising, even as wider computing applications fall. Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2025
Carbon tax is ‘killing manufacturing’ in UK, says Ineos boss Ratcliffe Sir Jim Ratcliffe said Ineos’s plant at Grangemouth faces a £15 million tax bill for its carbon emissions in 2024. Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2025
NHS letting patients ‘fall through the cracks’ – report The UK health system is ‘not working’ for people with rare conditions. The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2025
Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2025 Chancellor Reeves warned of ‘tough’ trade-offs ahead of spending review A report from the Resolution Foundation suggests that the Government should focus spending in areas such as health and housing.
Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2025 World-first clinical trial launched in the UK for a fridge-free vaccine One of the biggest barriers to people getting vaccines in some parts of the world is the ‘cold chain’ required to keep vaccines cold.
The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2025 Bone marrow tests ‘double survival time for blood cancer patients’, trial finds The 10-minute procedure identified signs of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) returning in patients before it showed in blood tests.
The Fashion Central · Apr 28, 2025 Why is Prince Harry afraid of Meghan Markle? Expert reveals Prince Harry is reportedly "petrified" of Meghan Markle and fears losing her, according to royal expert Hugo Vickers. The Duke of Sussex is said to be
The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2025 Foreign sex offenders will be banned from claiming asylum in the UK, says Home Office Amendment to bill would affect anyone who qualifies for sex offender register, but charities concerned that move is being rushed
Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2025 Sex offenders to be denied refugee protection in UK under law change The new measure will be introduced in an amendment to the Government’s Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill.
The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2025 Britain tried to control migration – and created the worst of all worlds THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: As The Independent reveals, up to £2bn of private contracts have been awarded since 2017 aimed at curbing illegal migration across the English Channel and the costs of asylum application processing. It is hard to point to any positive results of this gross expense
The Fashion Central · Apr 28, 2025 Couple Buys One of UK’s Most Haunted Houses and What They Experienced Left Them Speechless One of Britain’s most haunted homes has just been snapped up – and the new owners say the paranormal activity has already started.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 28, 2025 Morning Mail: Massive power blackout hits Spain and Portugal, Labor retains poll lead, Trump’s UK golf gambit Two countries plunged into chaos after millions were left without electricity; Essential poll says Labor still has winning lead
The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2025 Obsession with tough borders creating a ‘booming £2bn industry for private companies’, ministers warned UK border security industry worth billions and expanding, academics suggest
International Business Times UK · Apr 28, 2025 British Defence Firms Ban Staff From Charging Phones In Chinese Electric Vehicles Citing espionage concerns, British defence firms have reportedly instructed staff to avoid charging their phones in Chinese-made EVs as a security precaution.