Revealed: Chinese researchers can access half a million UK GP records Medical information will be available from UK Biobank, despite western intelligence agencies’ security fears The Guardian - UK · Apr 15, 2025
Employment and unemployment in Scotland rise at same time, figures show The latest Labour Market Statistics showed the overall economic inactivity rate has decreased by 0.5%. The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025
Sony Announces PS5 Price Hikes in UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand—Is the US Next? Sony has announced price increases for the PlayStation 5 in the UK, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, citing a 'challenging economic environment.' International Business Times UK · Apr 15, 2025
JD Vance in new clash with Zelensky as Russia raises objections to Ukraine peace deal The US vice-president dismissed as ‘absurd’ the suggestion from Ukraine’s president that he had somehow sought to ‘justify’ Putin’s invasion of Ukraine Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2025
When will it get warm again? Forecast for the end of the month and beyond After a spell of warm weather in the capital and across the UK, you might be wondering when the sunshine will return Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2025
Mitigating AI-related risks: soft approach, hard approach or something in the middle? As AI technology continues to evolve, the differences between regulatory approaches is becoming more apparent. TechRadar · Apr 15, 2025
Can quantum computing tech kill fraud? The UK government thinks so, but with £100 million, I'm not so sure The UK government has announced a huge(ish) investment into quantum technology - but will it have any real effect? TechRadar · Apr 15, 2025
Third of public think DEI policies in workplaces have gone too far – poll The exclusive poll found that 36% of respondents believe current policies in UK offices have gone too far. The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025
Ukraine pounds Kursk with drones as Trump again blames Zelensky for Putin's invasion Russia’s defence ministry claimed to have shot down over 100 drones above its Kursk region Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2025
Coking coal to keep British Steel Scunthorpe furnaces burning being unloaded in docks in race against time Industry minister Sarah Jones confirmed the shipment had been paid for and the rescue mission was being stepped up on Tuesday Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2025
UK wages grow by 5.9% as job vacancies tumble The availability of jobs worsened further, with vacancy numbers dropping to 781,000 for the three months to March, the ONS said. Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2025
Reform a ‘racist and far-right’ party, says teaching union after Farage attack – as it happened NEU leader says union is ‘living rent free’ in Farage’s head after the politician accused him of ‘poisoning the minds of our kids’ The Guardian - UK · Apr 15, 2025
UK weather: heavy rain warning issued for western England and Wales Met Office expects a month’s worth of rain in 48 hours to end warm and dry spell The Guardian - UK · Apr 15, 2025
The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025 Trump ‘working very hard’ on UK-US trade deal, says JD Vance IN FULL
The Guardian - UK · Apr 15, 2025 Number of payrolled workers in UK fell by 78,000 ahead of budget tax rise Wages rise 5.9% in three months to February, while unemployment unchanged at 4.4%
The Guardian - UK · Apr 15, 2025 JD Vance says US hopeful of ‘great’ trade deal with UK Vice-president says Donald Trump ‘loves’ the UK and there is good chance of reaching mutually beneficial agreement
The Guardian - UK · Apr 15, 2025 A train from the UK to Italy? We’ve heard that one before, but I’m on board It’s a lot easier to tease new cross-Channel rail services than it is to actually start running trains. I’m crossing my fingers anyway, says author Jonn Elledge
The Guardian - UK · Apr 15, 2025 Global carmaker shares rise on tariff exemption hopes; British Steel to get furnace supplies today Markets cheered by Donald Trump’s latest (potential) climbdown on tariffs; JD Vance sees good chance that US and UK will strike ‘great agreement’ on trade
The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025 UK unemployment rate remains stagnant in latest figures Rate of UK unemployment remained unchanged at 4.4 per cent
Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2025 UK wage growth remains stubbornly high as unemployment steadies The Office for National Statistics said average weekly pay grew by 5.9% for the three months to February.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 15, 2025 Tuesday briefing: How Donald Trump has left Ukrainian civilians in greater danger than ever In today’s newsletter: In describing the bombing of the city of Sumy as “a mistake” and sidelining dissenting voices, the White House’s passivity towards Russia questions its commitment to peace
The Guardian - AU · Apr 15, 2025 Anthony Albanese backs Australian cafe owner in Canada over reported Vegemite stoush with local authorities Australian PM says dispute over added vitamins in breakfast spread is ‘rather odd’ given Canada accepts shipments of UK’s Marmite
The Guardian - UK · Apr 15, 2025 To understand this government, look at who it bailed out – and the flailing UK sector it didn’t Universities, a key plank of our economy, face a bonfire of jobs. But are they the jobs Starmer wants to be seen to be saving, asks Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff
The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025 How to know if a supplement is any good – what works and what doesn’t? These are all the red flags you need to be aware of and what you need to look for, according to experts