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Ex-supreme court judge says high court signoff for assisted death unnecessary

Lord Sumption tells MPs requirement in UK bill is not echoed in countries that have legalised assisted dying

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2025

Cans of Coca-Cola and Appletiser recalled in UK amid chlorate findings

All affected cans have the production codes from 328 GE to 338 GE, which can be found on the base of the can.

The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025

Dowlais deal shows crisis in the UK stock market is getting worse

It should be the GKN Automotive owner taking over its US rival American Axle, not the other way around

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2025

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Lammy tells Rwanda it is putting $1bn in aid ‘under threat’ in DRC invasion

UK foreign secretary issues direct warning during phone call with Rwandan president after escalation of conflict

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2025

Coca-Cola recalls drinks from UK supermarkets, cafes and restaurants after chlorate concern

A range of Coca-Cola products have been recalled in the UK after the firm's bottling partner said it had identified ‘elevated levels’ of chemical

Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2025

Farage says he has ‘disagreed’ with King in past, but now they have ‘a laugh’

The Reform UK leader attended a reception for newly elected MPs and Members of the House of Lords at Buckingham Palace.

Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2025

How does Octopus Energy's Zero Bills tariff work?

OCTOPUS Energy has announced it is expanding its world-first Zero Bills tariff into Scotland and people across the country will soon be able to…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 29, 2025

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Trump played games with Starmer over Mandelson – but PM has card up his sleeve

ANALYSIS: Trump and Starmer have resolved their differences on Lord Mandelson but at what cost to the prime minister? David Maddox reports

The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025

Samsung is giving away free starter kits with the Galaxy S25 in some regions

Samsung has a wide range of offers when it comes to buying the latest Galaxy S25 series, and users in the U.K. also have one.

Android Central · Jan 29, 2025

Former US government adviser who flew to UK to rape ‘nine-year-old girl’ jailed

Rahamim Shy, 47, travelled to Bedfordshire from New York in February last year to have sex with the girl after more than a month of planning.

Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2025

UK’s former top judge warns assisted dying approval should be kept out of courts

Lord Sumption previously backed a change in the law to allow assisted dying but described Kim Leadbeater’s legislation as ‘over-engineered, bureaucratic, and coldly inhumane’

The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025

Storm Ivo brings heavy rain to UK as Met Office issues new weather warnings for ice

Storm Ivo is impacting parts of southern England after Storm Herminia disrupted the region on Monday

The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025

Rachel Reeves’s plan for Heathrow to ‘turbocharge’ economy struggles to take off

Chancellor’s optimistic economic growth vision hit in the short term as Tesco and Lloyds announce hundreds of job losses and she admits fixing the economy is ‘not an easy job’

The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025

Banker who advised Obama administration jailed for flying to UK for sex with nine-year-old girl

Rahamim Shy, a former adviser in to the White House, was convicted of arranging sex with a child

Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2025

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The Conversation · Jan 29, 2025

The global plant trade is spreading invasive species to Europe

Back in 2016, one of us (Silviu Petrovan) was asked to identify a live frog found in a shipment of roses in Sheffield, England. It certainly wasn’t any species found in Europe: Silviu thought he had been pranked.

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2025

Will Rachel Reeves’s plan for economic growth work?

The chancellor has made an assault on the barriers, but the uncertain global backdrop is out of her hands

Cycling Weekly · Jan 29, 2025

Cycling coverage is getting much more expensive in the UK – tell us what you think

Eurosport is closing down in the UK and there will be no more free-to-air Tour de France coverage in Britain from 2026

Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2025

Quarter of Londoners are living in poverty, shocking report finds

Situation worse for children, with more than one in three living below poverty line, with highest rates recorded in Bethnal Green, Stepney, Stratford and Bow

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The National (Scotland) · Jan 29, 2025

'Disaster': Climate activists slate Rachel Reeves's plans for airport expansions

RACHEL Reeves has been slated by climate campaigners for announcing plans to extend airports in England, including the development of a third runway…

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2025

One in 10 young adults in UK identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual – ONS

Stonewall CEO says data should be ‘wake-up call’ to organisations rolling back on LGBTQ+ rights

The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025

ISA millionaires are on the rise - here are the stocks and shares they invest in

Data released this week by Hargreaves Lansdown, the UK's biggest investment platform, revealed the number of people who are millionaires by the value of assets held in their stocks and shares ISAs is on the rise.

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2025

US rival agrees £1.2bn deal for British car parts firm in new hit to UK stock market

American Axle and Manufacturing’s acquisition of Dowlais follows exodus of London-listed companies in 2024

Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2025

Ateez, Stray Kids and Aespa: why 2025 will be another huge year for K-pop in London

BTS and Blackpink may be about to stage a comeback, while Ateez, Stray Kids and Aespa are all playing London this year

What Hi-Fi? · Jan 29, 2025

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Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2025

Heathrow expansion hailed as ‘huge opportunity’ for Scotland

The Scottish Chambers of Commerce said a third runway will boost connectivity and trade.

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