UK remains ‘robust’ with Beijing, Lammy says as he greets Chinese official Wang Yi met with the Foreign Secretary in central London, as the Government seeks a warmer relationship with China. Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2025
‘Make sure Ukraine at heart’ of negotiations, says Starmer The Prime Minister said it was ‘really important that Ukraine is in the strongest possible position’. Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2025
“Way Of The Exploding Dickhead is a modern parable, without the parable bit.” Noise-rock veterans mclusky announce first album in over 20 years, share two new songs, and reveal UK and Australia tour plans the world is still here and so are we will be released via Mike Patton's Ipecac label Louder · Feb 13, 2025
Duke of Kent represents King in Germany on 80th anniversary of Dresden bombing The late Queen’s cousin will take part in a human chain around the old town in memory of those who died in the Allies’ Second World War attack. Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2025
Tories call for ‘lifetime ban’ on Islamist ‘hate-preacher’ entering UK Shadow home secretary Chris Philp said: ‘People expressing these vile views should not be allowed into the UK.’ The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025
‘Putin will use this to take Europe’: Outraged Ukrainians slam Trump’s peace talks with Russia The world is seeing a repeat of Munich 1938, Ukrainians tell world affairs editor Sam Kiley – who recently returned from the country – as they express disgust at Trump’s latest intervention The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025
Does GDP growth mean ‘more money in your pocket’? Reeves plan explained Chancellor says growth will drive up living standards – but some are less sure The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025
London breeds more unicorns than Paris, Berlin and Amsterdam combined says new report Capital is fifth placed in global league table behind only San Francisco, New York, Shanghai and Beijing Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2025
Six alleged members of small boats people-smuggling network arrested in UK National Crime Agency officers detained the men at addresses in Leicester, Birmingham, Essex and south London. The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025
Competition watchdog to speed up decisions after UK government pressure Competition and Markets Authority announces plans for ‘step change’ after government calls for it to be less risk averse The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2025
Five truly brilliant and cruelly underrated British rock albums turning 25 this year which I can't believe no-one else is banging on about Some of the very best rock music of the new millennium was being made in the UK, and 25 years on, these brilliant albums shouldn't be allowed to fade into obscurity Louder · Feb 13, 2025
Illegal imported sweets ‘flooding UK high streets’, councils say Social media driving demand for US products containing banned additives linked to cancer and behaviour issues The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2025
Unilever chooses Amsterdam for primary listing of ice-cream business In latest blow to London stock market, split-off business to go Dutch – but boss denies move is ‘snub to UK’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2025
Dining across the divide: ‘She objected to people coming to the UK who haven’t been invited’ They disagreed on immigration and the climate crisis – would they be more aligned on sentencing and the death penalty? The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2025
The National (Scotland) · Feb 13, 2025 'Broken': UK living standards fall despite slight economic growth, data shows THE UK economy unexpectedly eked out growth in the final three months of last year – but a key measure showed living standards actually fell,…
Latin Times · Feb 13, 2025 UK Economy Picks Up Ahead Of US Tariff Risks Gross domestic product expanded 0.1 percent in the October-December period after zero growth in the third quarter of 2024, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said in a statement.
Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2025 Sunak: UK and Europe should consider providing Ukraine with military presence In the event of a peace deal, the former prime minister said a ‘military presence across land, air and sea’ should be considered.
Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2025 What’s behind the UK’s unexpected return to growth? The ONS said gross domestic product edged 0.1% higher between October and December after zero growth in the previous three months.
Autosport · Feb 13, 2025 Mazda BTCC Super Tourer from 1993 to race in the UK for first time in 30 years A one-time British Touring Car Championship pole sitting Mazda Xedos 6 will make its first UK racing appearance for more than 30 years at Brands Hatch this summer.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2025 Two British nationals arrested in Iran on ‘security’ allegations, say state media Photo appears to show UK ambassador to Iran meeting pair, whose detention comes after tit-for-tat releases with Germany and Italy
The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025 How many illegal migrants are there in the UK? Between 2020 and the end of September 2024, around 175,000 unauthorised arrivals were recorded by authorities
The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2025 First Thing: Trump-Putin call ‘not a betrayal’ of Ukraine, insists Hegseth President causes alarm in rush to secure peace deal between Moscow and Kyiv, saying Ukraine ‘unlikely’ to get much land back or join Nato. Plus, how dating apps ignore reports of rape
Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2025 Heathrow expansion will not deprive regions of jobs and flights, say ministers Mike Kane, whose portfolio includes aviation, said a third runway at the country’s biggest airport will boost productivity beyond London.
TechRadar · Feb 13, 2025 Major Russian hacking group shifts focus to US and UK targets Russian group ‘Seashell Blizzard’ is attacking critical infrastructure, Microsoft reveals.
The National (Scotland) · Feb 13, 2025 Succession star Brian Cox launches charity auction for £4m Scottish property BRIAN COX to raise money for Alzheimer's Research UK in partnership with Omaze.