Burnham’s visit to Kyiv marks a renewal of badly needed support for Ukraine As well as pledging military help and diplomatic backing, the prime minister could be useful in dealing with the US The Guardian - UK · Aug 24
Don’t ask us to take sides in Harry vs William – it’s childish and harmful COMMENT: With Harry and Meghan’s shock return to the UK, the Team Sussex vs Team Wales turf war is already underway. Enough, says Charlotte Cripps, who knows more than most when families fall out, the answer is not taking sides but offering the quiet balm of compassionate mediation The Independent UK · Aug 24
12 people arrested in connection with UK A66 crash that killed 7, including 2 police officers Twelve people have been arrested in connection with criminal activity allegedly linked to a crash on the UK's A66 that killed seven people, including two police officers. The Times of India · Aug 24
Ukraine’s long-range missile push: What Britain’s new SCALP deal really means Britain will share technical data for SCALP missile components with Ukraine. This move aims to help Ukraine assemble its own long-range weapons. However, experts suggest these missiles will not be ready until next year. Ukraine needs Patriot defense systems to counter increasing Russian ballistic attacks. The SCALP missile offers deep… The Economic Times · Aug 24
'I was living paycheck to paychek': Woman says coming back to India from UK after 4 years not happiest decision but right one for nervous system At a time when students outside India are in a fix to decide whether going back to India would be a better decision because of immigration bottlenecks, Arshiya Mahajan, an Indian woman shared her experience of coming back to India after living four years in the UK. Mahajan said it… The Times of India · Aug 24
‘Who started the fire?’ Burnham challenges Putin on first trip to Ukraine as UK-Russia tensions grow The UK is providing Ukraine with the blueprints to long-range SCALP missiles, the prime minister announced in Kyiv The Independent UK · Aug 24
Bulletin PM briefing: 12 arrests over deadly crash and Burnham in Kyiv Deadly A66 crash investigation ‘looking at links to organised crime’ as 12 are arrested. Burnham’s blunt four-word response to claim UK is adding ‘fuel to fire’ in Ukraine. Iran to face ‘toughest sanctions in history’ – what we know. Reform’s Richard Tice says couples with children should be married ‘in… The Independent UK · Aug 24
Minister demands answers from UK Government over vetoed £1.5bn Highland factory THE Scottish Government has “never” been told why their UK counterpart blocked a Chinese firm’s £1.5 billion investment in the Highlands –… The National (Scotland) · Aug 24
'It's Like I Don't Exist': Thomas Markle Reportedly Devastated Over Meghan and Harry's UK Move Thomas Markle says he found out about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's move back to the UK on television and now fears he will never meet his grandchildren, Archie and Lilibet. International Business Times UK · Aug 24
Burnham calls on allies to send more interceptor missiles to Ukraine The Prime Minister is chairing his first meeting of the so-called ‘coalition of the willing’. Evening Standard · Aug 24
The Cat in the Hat is terrorising TikTok — but how did this horror trend get so out of hand? A new fear has been unlocked — and it's wearing a top hat. Police have since issued a statement after some TikTok users became concerned a life-sized version of The Cat in the Hat was stalking the streets in the UK and Ireland. Euronews · Aug 24
Why Andy Burnham’s plan to get rough sleepers inside this winter makes sense Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to bring people who are sleeping rough in England into temporary accommodation for Christmas. While this is a good move, and should be happening across the rest of the UK, more needs to be done quickly to help people who are homeless. The Conversation · Aug 24
Onlyfans Abuse Exposed as UK Court Cases Reveal Women Coerced Into Creating Explicit Content Two UK criminal cases highlight how abusive men exploit OnlyFans to control women, profit from intimate content, and pressure victims into creating explicit material International Business Times UK · Aug 24
The UK will help Ukraine make long-range missiles by sharing classified tech information British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces the U.K. will help Ukraine make its own long-range missiles The Independent UK · Aug 24
The Guardian - UK · Aug 24 Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon price rises in western Europe ‘highest in world’ World’s largest streaming services have also increased subscription costs repeatedly in US, research finds
International Business Times UK · Aug 24 Viral TikTok 'Wrong Way Driving' Trend Kills Seven People, Including Two Armed UK Police Officers A deadly A66 wrong-way crash that killed seven people, including two armed police officers, has intensified scrutiny of dangerous-driving videos circulating on TikTok and other social media platforms.
Euronews · Aug 24 Britain must be 'bolder' in seeking closer relations with EU, UK PM Burnham says "That included building on the close defence and security ties already forged between the UK and European Allies to drive greater cooperation across all areas of the relationship," Burnham said.
International Business Times UK · Aug 24 Prince Harry Allegedly Kept UK Move Secret From William So His Brother Wouldn't Know What He's Up To Prince Harry's unexpected UK relocation reportedly kept secret from Prince William, sparking speculation and tension within the Royal Family.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 24 French police accused of rising use of violence to stop Channel crossings NGO criticises ‘human cost’ of UK-funded crackdown on attempts to set off from French beaches in small boats
The Times of India · Aug 24 ‘UK participating in Ukraine war’: What triggered Russia’s ‘outrageous threat’ to Britain Russia has accused the UK of 'directly' participating in the war in Ukraine after London agreed to share classified information to help Kyiv develop its own long-range missiles. The move has drawn a sharp warning from Moscow, which said British military support was adding “fuel to the fire” and obstructing…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 24 Up to £464m ‘moved through more than 3,000 UK high street shell companies’ Research shows firms are branded as beauty and convenience but apparently operate in money-laundering and terrorist financing sectors
The Independent UK · Aug 24 Prince Harry steps down from role with controversial charity ahead of UK return IN FULL
The Independent UK · Aug 24 This Celebrity Cruises ship is being revamped ahead of UK return in 2028 Passengers will be able to choose from four Edge class ships across Europe in 2028
Euronews · Aug 24 European allies back Ukraine as country marks Independence Day without US envoys European leaders joined Zelenskyy in Kyiv as Ukraine marked its fifth Independence Day since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022. No delegates from the Trump administration were present as Witkoff and Kushner stayed away from ceremony.
Euronews · Aug 24 Has Meghan Markle already been dropped from starring in ‘The Gentlemen’ show following her return to England? There has been speculation that Meghan Markle was set to make her return to acting following her return to the UK. A rumoured role in Guy Ritchie’s show The Gentlemen was on the table... and has now apparently been withdrawn “after intense backlash in the UK”...