UK defence secretary to fly to Washington to discuss Ukraine John Healey to go through European peace proposals with his US counterpart Pete Hegseth The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2025
John Healey to travel to Washington and meet US defence secretary He hailed the special relationship between the UK and the US as ‘strong as ever’. Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2025
Drivers ‘unfortunate casualties’ of oil price rise as petrol hits six-month high The RAC said the average price of a litre of petrol at UK forecourts rose by 0.65p in February to 139.65p. Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2025
America or Europe? Why Trump’s Ukraine U-turn is a fork in the road for New Zealand The aftermath of one of the most undiplomatic – and notorious – White House meetings in recent history reveals a changed world. The Conversation · Mar 4, 2025
Which countries have nuclear weapons – and how many? New report gives details THE number of nuclear weapons controlled by Russia, the US, and the world’s other nuclear-armed states has been revealed in a new report ... The National (Scotland) · Mar 4, 2025
Donald Trump’s attack on President Zelensky throws the Atlantic Alliance into jeopardy THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Reduced US military support is a huge blow to Ukraine and Europe, and an affront to historic allies, whose warriors mingled blood on the battlefields for America The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2025
UK Manufacturing Faces Biggest Job Cuts Since 2020 Amid Cost Surge The UK manufacturing sector is grappling with its most severe job cuts in four years, as a sharp decline in activity signals deepening troubles for the industry. The Fashion Central · Mar 4, 2025
Oscar's Book Prize: Author and CBeebies presenter team up to choose best UK picture book of the year A kids TV favourite will team up with a children’s author to choose the best UK picture book of the year. Evening Standard · Mar 4, 2025
Prime Minister marks Ramadan at ‘difficult time for Muslims in the UK’ Sir Keir Starmer attended the big Iftar hosted by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on British Muslims to observe Ramadan. Evening Standard · Mar 4, 2025
Europe is running out of hope Trump is still open to persuasion over Ukraine Where the US president sees a convivial leader an ocean away, Europeans see a tyrant on its borders breaking all agreements The Guardian - UK · Mar 4, 2025
Ex-Trump strategist Steve Bannon calls Zelensky a ‘punk’ and declares its time for US to cut its losses Former Donald Trump strategist Steve Bannon called Volodymyr Zelensky a “punk” and declared it is time the US “cut its losses” in supporting Ukraine. The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2025
Tesco and Other UK Supermarkets Recall Popular £2.50 Baxters Sandwich Topper Over Allergy Fears Tesco and other UK supermarkets have recalled Baxters Sliced Gherkins Crunchy & Sweet due to an undeclared mustard allergen. International Business Times UK · Mar 4, 2025
The strategies and risks European powers must consider when it comes to tackling Trump Since commencing his second term as United States president, Donald Trump has distanced the US from Ukraine and warmed relations with Russia. The Conversation · Mar 4, 2025
From Ukraine Talks to Transatlantic Tensions: Here's Why BAE Systems' Shares Saw Dramatic Climb More market analysis has also noted that JPMorgan recently increased its price target for BAE Systems, reflecting a positive outlook on its future performance. International Business Times UK · Mar 4, 2025
Al Jazeera · Mar 4, 2025 Vance denies criticising UK, France over Ukraine peacekeeping proposal VP says he did not mock allies who fought in US-led wars after UK, France commit to sending peacekeepers to Ukraine.
The National (Scotland) · Mar 4, 2025 Disaster looms amid nuclear threats on Gaza and Ukraine, international MPs warn THREATS of nuclear weapons being used in Ukraine and Gaza show the world is closer to disaster than any time since the Cold War, an international…
The Conversation · Mar 4, 2025 UK arts sector is getting a £270 million funding boost – but there are winners and losers “In any civilised community the arts … serious or comic, light or demanding, must occupy a central place. Their enjoyment should not be regarded as something remote from everyday life.” This was a central statement in the white paper (a statement of policy intent) issued 60 years ago by Jennie…
The Conversation · Mar 4, 2025 How our bodies react when we use social media – and when we stop The typical adult in the UK spends nearly two hours on social media per day. And for younger users, this can easily be up to five hours. The likes of Instagram or TikTok seem to draw us into their ever-changing feeds and it’s difficult to tear ourselves away from these…
The Conversation · Mar 4, 2025 Black women are more likely to die from breast cancer – so why is breast screening attendance still a problem? Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women globally. But, in part thanks to screening programmes, over 75% of those diagnosed with breast cancer in England now survive for ten years or more.
The Conversation · Mar 4, 2025 Banning first cousin marriage would be eugenic and ineffective – expert view A bill that proposes to ban first-cousin marriage in the UK will receive its second reading in the House of Commons on March 7.
The Conversation · Mar 4, 2025 Netflix’s Toxic Town offers a stark warning on environmental rollbacks Netflix’s new drama Toxic Town tells the true story of a group of women from Corby in Northamptonshire, UK, who gave birth to children with limb differences in the 1980s and 90s. The children were born with shortened arms or legs or missing fingers. The drama follows their battle to…
The Conversation · Mar 4, 2025 Solar farms can host up to three times as many birds as crop fields – new research The UK’s installed capacity of solar power expanded rapidly over the past decade to reach 17.2 gigawatts (GW) in 2024 – enough electricity to power roughly 4 million homes. The government aims to raise solar generation capacity to 70 GW by 2035. And by 2050, the government’s advisers estimate that…
The National (Scotland) · Mar 4, 2025 Scots like Donald Trump less than rest of the UK, poll finds SCOTLAND dislikes Donald Trump more than the rest of the UK – and seven in 10 Scots have a low opinion of his right-hand man Elon Musk.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 4, 2025 Rachel Reeves vows to use defence spending to support UK’s ‘left behind’ industrial towns Chancellor says increased military spending should support ‘British jobs and British industries’
Evening Standard · Mar 4, 2025 Can Ukraine survive without US backing? ...The Standard podcast Listen here on your chosen podcast platform.