‘It’s nightmarish’: why 1.5m Britons are still hunting for a job UK jobseekers say employers are hiring fewer staff, whom they expect to do more for less pay The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2025
Ex-supreme court judge says ‘arguable case’ Israel’s conduct in Gaza is genocidal Lord Sumption says Israel’s actions ‘grossly disproportionate’ and in new book points to suppression of free speech over Palestinian cause The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2025
Eurostar resumes trains to London from major European city – but only for a few weeks Passengers travelling to the UK capital from the Netherlands have had to change at Brussels over the past eight months The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025
Sales of used electric cars reach record market share Some 188,000 pure electric vehicles changed hands in the UK in 2024, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said. Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2025
Minister defends publishing raids footage in illegal worker arrests crackdown Dame Angela Eagle said it is important to show what the Government is doing as it announced thousands of illegal workers were arrested since July. Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2025
The Amy Winehouse Band are set to perform with the UK's 'greatest symphony orchestras' Fans of Amy Winehouse can experience her music like never before with top symphony orchestras joining her original backing band at venues across the UK. BANG Premier · Feb 10, 2025
Smashing Pumpkins announce UK headline shows including London date The alternative rock group will perform at four venues with special guests this summer Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2025
UK touts a clampdown on illegal working as it seeks to look tough on immigration The British government is touting its success in raiding businesses that employ unauthorized workers and deporting thousands of migrants with no right to stay in the U.K. The “blitz on illegal working” is part of a pledge by the center-left Labour government to reduce immigration The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025
New subsidies for Drax that ‘halve’ payments for burning wood for power New rules for the huge wood-pellet burning power station will also improve sustainability, Government says. Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2025
UK won't change tech laws to please Donald Trump despite tariff threat, minister says US president Donald Trump has concerned UK Government ministers after announcing flat 25 tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports, regardless of… The National (Scotland) · Feb 10, 2025
UK government wants to launch AI Growth Zones for jobs and innovation boost UK government's Plan for Change looks to create thousands of jobs in AI. TechRadar · Feb 10, 2025
Minister admits UK will have to ‘wait and see’ as Trump announces first tariffs to affect major industry Dame Angela Eagle said it is ‘in the best interests’ of both the UK and US that the two countries carry on with their ‘balanced trade’ The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025
UK Government covers for Israeli crimes to continue arms exports, ex-official alleges UK Government ministers and officials have systematically skewed legal advice, edited documents, and covered up evidence of civilian harm in order… The National (Scotland) · Feb 10, 2025
UK politics: Second Labour MP suspended by Labour amid offensive messages on WhatsApp group – as it happened This blog is now closed, you can read our UK politics coverage here The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2025 UK halves subsidies for Drax and says it must use 100% sustainable wood North Yorkshire power plant has been criticised for burning wood pellets sourced from US and Canada
The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025 Airlines attack Heathrow for ‘world’s highest passenger charges’ and ‘declining service’ In a campaign called Heathrow Reimagined, Virgin Atlantic, British Airways’ parent IAG, AOC and the Arora hotel group have joined forces
Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2025 Minister 'astonished' Albanian criminal wasn't deported partly due to son not liking foreign chicken nuggets Britain’s Border Minister Dame Angela Eagle said the Government was appealing the case
The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025 Lidl increases pay in huge investment ahead of Government minimum wage increase London employees will see a starting wage of £14 an hour
Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2025 Lidl increases hourly pay in near-£15m investment into wages The German-owned discounter said wages for entry-level employees will rise to £12.75 an hour across the UK next month, up from £12.40 currently.
Digital Camera World · Feb 10, 2025 A week-long celebration of photography returns to Derby as Format International Photography Festival celebrates 20 years! A host of photography exhibitions, talks, and events will take over Derby, UK for Format25
Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2025 M&S boss says Government must ‘act now’ as Budget risks shrinking UK retail Stuart Machin, writing in the Sunday Times, called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to ‘act now’ and make changes to her tax plans.
Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2025 UK must ‘wait and see’ if Trump provides clarity on steel tariff threat In comments overnight, the president said he will impose tariffs on steel and aluminium imports to the US.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2025 Lights, camera, and a new low: why is the government making Deportation TV Labour’s bold new idea is video of people being rounded up and ejected from the country. A less dehumanising approach would be more effective, says Enver Solomon of the Refugee Council
The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025 UK politics live: Trump’s vice president backs Brexit voters in anti-immigration rant It comes as Sir Keir Starmer said he will visit the US to meet with President Trump amid tensions between the two countries
Livingetc · Feb 10, 2025 The Best Spas in the UK? Where Design Meets Wellness — These 10 Are Our Favorites Lose yourself in the atmosphere of the best spas in England and beyond, each selected for their soothing and entrancing interiors