Netflix and co should pay levy to fund crisis-hit UK drama sector, say MPs British stories risk disappearing from small screen as public broadcasters struggle to compete with streaming services The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2025
Deprivation levels higher in Northern Ireland than rest of UK, study shows Researchers compared census data on deprivation by employment, education and health across the UK. The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025
John Healey to host ‘coalition of the willing’ defence ministers in Brussels The UK and France have been at the forefront of discussions aimed at deterring Vladimir Putin from invading Ukraine again. Evening Standard · Apr 9, 2025
Housing market activity took a pause as stamp duty holiday expired US tariffs could cause further uncertainty for the UK housing market, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said. Evening Standard · Apr 9, 2025
Government needs to safeguard distinctly British content, says Culture Committee It is recommended streamers commit to paying 5% of their UK subscriber revenue into a cultural fund that will finance drama tailored to UK viewers. Evening Standard · Apr 9, 2025
UK royals attend state dinner hosted by Italian President at Quirinale Palace in Rome The event coincided with the royal couple's 20th wedding anniversary and came as part of the UK monarch's four-day state visit to Italy. Euronews · Apr 9, 2025
Prince Harry 'felt forced' to step back from royal duties for Meghan Markle A royal expert has reignited the debate around Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s departure from royal duties, claiming the Duke of Sussex was “forced” to step The Fashion Central · Apr 9, 2025
Massive UK Warship Gearing Up With Stealth Jets in Biggest Show of Force Since Falklands In a bold move not seen in decades, the Royal Navy is getting ready to launch its largest show of British airpower at sea since the Falklands War. The Fashion Central · Apr 9, 2025
UK will continue negotiations ‘coolly and calmly’ as Trump pauses some tariffs The US president will raise the tariff on Chinese imports to 125%. Evening Standard · Apr 9, 2025
American tourist’s excuse for carrying a knife in UK town US tourist arrested in seaside town ‘because he didn’t understand UK laws’ The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025
Ed Balls Silenced on ITV Good Morning Britain After Millionaire’s Explosive Three Words Things got fiery on Good Morning Britain when a debate over wealth tax spiralled into a tense showdown between millionaire businessman Richard Farleigh and political journalist Theo Usherwood. The Fashion Central · Apr 9, 2025
Hamas calls on UK government to remove it from list of banned terrorist groups The Palestinian Islamist organisation, which launched deadly 7 October attacks on Israel, says it is a ‘resistance movement’ and no threat to Britain The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2025
Wildfire warnings issued as UK temperatures set to reach 24C on Friday London fire brigade asks people to behave responsibly and Scottish fire and rescue service gives ‘extreme’ alert The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2025
Liz Kendall refuses to retract claim too many on benefits are ‘taking the mickey’ In an interview with Anushka Asthana, Department for Work and Pensions secretary Liz Kendall refused to retract a comment she made in February claiming too many people on benefits in the UK were ‘taking the mickey.’ The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025
The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025 Money laundering gang who made £6m exploiting Russia-Ukraine war arrested Two men who laundered more than £6 million by exploiting the Russia-Ukraine war have been jailed after a major investigation.
Evening Standard · Apr 9, 2025 UK-US deal or eased tariffs ‘won’t be enough’, Starmer warns Donald Trump later said he would be pausing tariffs on most nations for 90 days.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2025 ‘We are nearly there’: UK and India agree 90% of free trade agreement Exclusive: Question of visas for Indian workers said to be nearly resolved and deal may be finalised this year
The Fashion Central · Apr 9, 2025 Brace Yourselves: UK to Be Slammed by a Sudden ‘Snow Bomb’ After Glorious Spring Sunshine Just as it felt like spring had finally settled in, with Brits basking in sunshine and enjoying temperatures touching 20°C, the weather is about to pull a classic UK-style U-turn.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2025 Nigel Farage gets his 10th job as he becomes Sky News Australia commentator In addition to role as MP, Reform UK leader has gigs including Telegraph column and advertising gold bullion
The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2025 Prince Harry’s ‘life is at stake’ over security arrangements, says lawyer Home Office legal team deny ‘bespoke’ plan drawn up by Ravec for duke’s protection is inadequate
The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025 King Charles urges close ties in a historic speech to Italy's parliament as war rages in Europe King Charles III has stressed the need for close ties between Italy and the UK in a historic speech in the Italian parliament, calling for unity in defense of common values at a time of war in Europe
The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025 Chocolate makers create UK’s ‘biggest and heaviest’ Easter egg The 7ft Good Egg, made by Cocoba, will later be melted down and turned into approximately 3,000 limited edition chocolate bars.
Euronews · Apr 9, 2025 Tallinn Music Week: Politics, identity and 200 brilliant artists Ukraine, Canada and Taiwan are honoured guests as dozens of musical acts flock to the Baltic capital to symbolically drown out the noisy neighbours.
The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025 Prince Harry’s ‘life is at stake’ over security, warns lawyer on final day of challenge Duke of Sussex challenges High Court dismissal of claim against Home Office over decision he should receive different degree of protection in UK
Evening Standard · Apr 9, 2025 Temperatures could reach 24C in UK as fire services battle wildfires London Fire Brigade said the wildfire risk was ‘heightened’ due to low rainfall.