Ministers stay silent on pledge to ban foie gras as EU talks approach Exclusive: Animal rights groups fear veterinary deal aimed at reducing border checks will prevent promised import ban The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2025
US should not have made concessions to Russia over Ukraine, says German minister France also criticises Trump’s approach to ending war, resting on Kyiv forfeiting territory and Nato membership The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2025
BrewDog founder launches unofficial Elon Musk-style watchdog to take on UK Government BREWDOG founder James Watt has launched an unofficial government watchdog which he has styled after Elon Musk’s programme in the US ... The National (Scotland) · Feb 13, 2025
Voices: Do you think Trump’s interventions are helping or hindering the fight against Putin? Join The Independent Debate THE INDEPENDENT DEBATE: Opinions are divided on whether Trump’s actions aid or undermine the chance for peace in Ukraine – now it’s time to have your say The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025
Barclays to hand share award worth £500 to staff after yearly profits surge by a quarter The banking group will be handing out share awards worth £500 to the vast majority of its staff following the financial performance. The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025
Barclays to hand share award to staff after yearly profit surges by a quarter The banking group will be handing out share awards worth £500 to the vast majority of its staff following the financial performance. Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2025
Kemi Badenoch Blasts Keir Starmer Over Controversial UK Refugee Ruling for Palestinian Family Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative leader, has sharply criticized Labour leader Keir Starmer after a Palestinian family was granted the right to stay in the UK. The Fashion Central · Feb 13, 2025
UK should have ‘robust but constructive’ talks with Beijing, says David Lammy – as it happened Foreign secretary says ‘we will discuss issues where the UK and China do not always see eye to eye’ as he meets Wang Yi, Beijing’s foreign affairs minister The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2025
Ukraine must be at heart of peace talks, says UK defence secretary after Trump and Putin call Ukraine’s “voice must be at the heart” of any peace deal negotiations to end the war with Russia, the UK's defence secretary has said. The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025
Three Glasgow cocktail bars named among UK's top 50 Three Glasgow cocktail bars have been ranked among the UK's top 50. The National (Scotland) · Feb 13, 2025
UK slot machine operator fined over cancer patient’s activity Gambling regulator fines Merkur Slots almost £100,000 for failings at one of its ‘adult gaming centres’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2025
Tesla Model Y Performance and 7-seater versions coming The new Tesla Model Y of 2025, known as the Juniper project, can already be ordered in the UK, but only in the Launch Edition Long Range All-Wheel Drive version, with a price starting at £60,990, or on a 24 to 48 month PCP lease. However, the range will be… Motor1 · Feb 13, 2025
Europe's most popular cars - ranked by country In 2024, the most popular car on the old continent was the Dacia Sandero (268,101 units, +14%), followed by the Renault Clio (216,317 units, +7%) and the Volkswagen Golf (215,715 units, +17%). A total of 12.91 million new cars were registered in Europe (+0.9%), mainly due to the demand for hybrid… Motor1 · Feb 13, 2025
Ukraine ‘must be at the heart’ of any peace negotiations, says Healey The Defence Secretary said that ‘Russia remains a threat well beyond Ukraine’. Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2025
Motor1 · Feb 13, 2025 UK government supercharges EV charging with £65m investment Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a £65 million investment aimed at expanding on-street charging options in the United Kingdom. This move is designed to encourage drivers to transition to zero-emission vehicles and aligns with the nation's net-zero ambitions.
The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025 NATO allies insist Ukraine and Europe must be in peace talks as Trump touts Putin meeting Several NATO allies are insisting that Ukraine and Europe must not be cut out of any peace negotiations, after U.S. President Donald Trump signaled that he would hold talks soon with Russian President Vladimir Putin
International Business Times · Feb 13, 2025 UK Economy Picks Up, Boosting Govt Amid US Tariffs Britain's economy picked up at the end of last year, official data showed Thursday, relieving some pressure on the Labour government as the country faces up to US tariffs.
The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025 NATO tests new deployment model without US ahead of Ukraine war anniversary NATO is testing its ability to rapidly deploy across eastern Europe — without direct U.S. assistance — as Washington shifts its approach toward European defense and the war in Ukraine
The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025 British military chiefs rage over fears of Trump sell out of Ukraine John Healey says ‘no negotiation about Ukraine without Ukraine’ in robust warning to Donald Trump
Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2025 Confidence in the British economy slumps to record lows among the wealthy Faith in the government even worse than in the aftermath of Liz Truss’s infamous mini-Budget
The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025 Two people fight for life and 10 more injured after man with Kalashnikov throws grenade into Grenoble bar ‘Criminal act of unprecedented violence’ launched at time when many UK holidaymakers are in French Alpine city
The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025 UK economy ekes out modest growth in final quarter of 2024 after strong December The British economy managed to eke out quarterly growth of 0.1% in the final quarter of 2024 following a stronger than anticipated performance in December
The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025 Groundbreaking study reveals UK has millions more dogs than previously thought Findings provide ‘solid baseline’ to understand factors affecting dog ownership, researchers say
The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025 UK economy sees modest growth in the final months of 2024 – ONS The Office for National Statistics said gross domestic product edged 0.1% higher between October and December.
Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2025 Sonic the Hedgehog boost for Reeves as UK economy unexpectedly returns to growth Release of blockbuster much as Mafusa: The Lion King, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, and A Complete Unknown help boost growth in December .