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Tories demand inquiry into grooming gangs scandal as Elon Musk attacks Starmer

Billionaire’s latest criticism of PM prompts Kemi Badenoch to call for a ‘long overdue’ inquiry into Oldham rape gangs – but her remarks are condemned by Nigel Farage

The Independent UK

Labour must get asbestos out of schools urgently

Letters: Dr Gill Reed says the UK has the highest incidence of mesothelioma in the world due to asbestos exposure, while Ed Campbell says underfunding made buildings’ deterioration inevitable. Plus a letter from Colin Porteous

The Guardian - UK

What are the new laws and policies coming into effect in 2025?

The prime minister has promised that 2025 will be a ‘year of change’

The Independent UK

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What is the Tesla Cybertruck? President Trump buys car to back right-hand man Elon Musk

The Tesla boss has been backed by President Trump, who has also bought a new car to thank him for being a ‘patriot’

Evening Standard

Early phase-out of full hybrid vehicles may be a political risk too far for UK ministers

Pragmatism will win over purism, unless the government favours early closure for car manufacturers

The Guardian - UK

“We’re gonna be doing stuff we’ve never, ever done before”: Bruce Dickinson promises Iron Maiden’s 2025 tour will have a “setlist for the ages”

Bruce Dickinson wants us to expect big things from Iron Maiden’s Run For Your Lives tour this year

Metal Hammer

UK stock markets could get a ‘closer look’ in 2025 amid investment drive

The FTSE 100 hit a number of record highs in May after getting off to a strong start to the year.

Evening Standard

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Modern slavery is endemic in global supply chains. Companies should be praised – not shamed – for detecting it

It’s an uncomfortable reality, but modern slavery is endemic in global supply chains.

The Conversation

Why stopping knife crime needs to start in the kitchen

Think about the last time you used a knife when eating. The round-tip table knife is the default at breakfast, lunch and dinner, both at home and in restaurants. The reason the tip is rounded is to reduce the potential for harm from violence or other injury. It is such…

The Conversation

What fashion enthusiasts can learn from older, dapper gentlemen

We first met Martyn in 2013 when he was 54 and working as a professor at a UK university. He cut a sharp figure in a black two-piece suit, a bright red shirt with cufflinks, a matching tie and a pocket square. We were meeting to talk about fashionable mature…

The Conversation

OPINION - AI is stealing from Britain's creative industries – and Labour seems to believe that crime should be legal

Don’t look over your shoulder, but the government is selling the creative industries down the river. On December 17th, in the run-up to Christmas, when most people were busy celebrating, Keir Starmer stuck two fat fingers up at every artist, musician, writer and performer trying to earn a crust from…

Evening Standard

Secret Military Lab Developing UK's First Quantum Clock

A top-secret lab in the UK is developing the country's first quantum clock to help the British military boost intelligence and reconnaissance operations, the defense ministry said Thursday.

International Business Times

Why we need to transform the Arctic Ocean into a North Pole marine reserve

At the most northerly tip of the UK, looking north from the island of Muckle Flugga, Shetland, the cold wind whips up the sea and gannets dive.

The Conversation

Poll shows voters think Labour Government 'incompetent' and 'dishonest'

A FRESH poll has showed voters think the UK Labour Government are “incompetent” and “dishonest”.

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The Conversation

How even just 15 minutes in nature can boost your wellbeing

The average UK person spends just 7% of their time (or 86 minutes) outdoors during the work week. This is shocking to hear – but with our busy schedules, it’s no wonder many of us can only find a few minutes each day to get outside.

The Conversation

Peripheral artery disease – the biggest killer you’ve probably never heard of

Imagine putting your socks on one morning and noticing your big toe, which has been painful for a few weeks, has started turning black. A trip to your doctor ends in being referred urgently to a specialist. They tell you a bypass operation of a blocked artery in your thigh…

The Independent UK

Could Reform shock politics with a high-profile Tory defector?

ANALYSIS: Boris Johnson has appeared on a wishlist of disaffected Tories sought by Reform UK. Wishful thinking, writes David Maddox, but it underlines the scale of ambition of a party that wants to win a general election in 2029

Evening Standard

2024 was fourth hottest on record for UK as climate warms, Met Office says

The UK has not had a top 10 coldest year since 1963, the meteorological organisation says.

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The Independent UK

Quadrantids 2025: When and where to watch 2025’s first meteor shower in UK

Clear skies in the UK offer perfect viewing condiions for the Quadrantid meteor shower

The Guardian - UK

UK electricity cleanest ever in 2024, with record 58% from low-carbon sources

UK has more than halved amount of electricity generated from fossil fuels but gas still had largest share at 28%

Tom’s Guide

Auckland Classic live stream: How to watch the ASB 2025 tennis online

How to watch Auckland Classic 2025 tennis live streams online and from anywhere as the world's best players prepare for the first Grand Slam of the year.

Evening Standard

Badenoch calls for inquiry into ‘rape gang scandal’ as Oldham probe denied

The Conservative Party leader made the call in a post on X and argued that a public inquiry into organised grooming gangs is ‘long overdue’.

Evening Standard

What is the UK's terrorism threat level and is it likely to change?

The terror threat level has been made public since 2006

Guitar World

“Pop culture is inspiring Britons of all ages to rediscover the joy of music”: New study names the electric guitar as the UK’s most popular instrument of 2024 – and it’s because of a Netflix show from 2 years ago

Gear4Music crunched the numbers to see which instrument came out on top last year, and it has some interesting theories to explain the results

The Guardian - UK

Labour’s economic agenda has all the right ideas – but it’s a race against time to make it work

This government needs to reverse at least three decades of financial woes, and it needs to show progress before its plan gets Trumped, writes economist Michael Jacobs

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