UK ice hockey makes major rule change following tragic death of Adam Johnson The English Ice Hockey Association will enforce a new law after the Nottingham Panthers player died on the ice The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
Russia will succeed in Ukraine unless American support continues, warns US defence secretary – as it happened Lloyd Austin ‘guarantees Putin will be successful’ if US support for Kyiv ends during Senate hearing on Joe Biden’s request for funding The Guardian - AU · Oct 31, 2023
City breaks overtake beach holidays as most popular vacation for British travellers 40% of people who took a break in the last 12 months headed for a UK or international city - up eight points on the previous year Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2023
Cutting-edge AI raises fears about risks to humanity. Are tech and political leaders doing enough? Chatbots like ChatGPT wowed with their ability to do tasks as good as or better than humans, thanks to cutting-edge artificial intelligence systems The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
Stressed medical students considering quitting before they qualify as half struggle with mental health Three-quarters of students in the UK are worried about how staff shortages will affect their future careers as waiting lists hit all-time high The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
Storm Ciarán - latest: ‘Danger to life’ warning issued as England and Wales brace for 70mph winds Five ‘yellow’ warnings will be in place as 70mph winds and heavy rainfall to batter UK The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
Publishing associations urge UK government to protect copyrighted works from AI Statement asks government to help stop AI tools ‘using copyright-protected works with impunity’ The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2023
How the UK’s emphasis on apocalyptic AI risk helps business Experts say focus of the UK’s global AI summit on ‘frontier AI’ distracts from regulation of existing ills of technology The Guardian - US · Oct 31, 2023
Police arrest women suspected of wearing pictures of Hamas paragliders during pro-Palestinian rally in UK The two women came forward to police following an appeal The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
UK households to begin receiving second round of £300 cost-of-living payments The payment will be made to people in receipt of certain benefits, including universal credit The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
What the papers say – October 31 UK newspapers need no extra horrors this Halloween due to the escalating conflict in Gaza. The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
Israel declares ‘time for war’ amid global pressure for pause in fighting The UK’s political parties are grappling with calls for a ceasefire in Gaza from rebellious MPs. The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
Think tank sets out alternative proposal to ‘impractical’ Rwanda scheme The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) believes that a more ‘humane’ response can be adopted to handle the rise in asylum seekers. The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
More UK consumers planning to increase spending this Christmas, survey suggests Some 26% of consumers intend to spend more this festive season, up from 19% last year, according to Deloitte’s Consumer Tracker poll. The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2023 'Refugee visa' for 10,000 Afghans will slash small boat crossings, think tank says A pilot visa scheme should be launched for Afghans seeking asylum in the UK, the IPPR says
Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2023 Boris Johnson ‘can't lead’ and making Government ‘impossible’, top civil servant Simon Case said during Covid The UK’s top civil servant vented that Boris Johnson ‘cannot lead’ amid pandemic-era frustration with the Prime Minister’s leadership
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023 King and Queen arrive in Kenya for five-day state visit Charles and Camilla’s royal tour comes as the East African nation celebrates the 60th anniversary of its independence from Britain.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2023 Counter-terror chiefs on alert for Iranian activity in UK exploiting Gaza war Israel-Hamas conflict raises fears Iran might seek to encourage radical groups or terrorist activities in Britain
Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2023 The Standard Fertility Survey: 'fertility is now a complex web of financial calculations and emotional stress' Economic crisis is casting a significant shadow over women's reproductive choices. It's not merely about affording a family, it's about securing the basic necessities of life, says founder and CEO of Peanut, Michelle Kennedy
Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2023 Giggs and Diddy to play special one-off charity show in London The UK and US hip-hop artists will come together for a crossover charity gig
Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2023 When and where is Storm Ciarán due to hit? UK braces for 'nasty storm' after weather warning The Met Office has put yellow warnings in place and said the UK could expect a 'nasty storm'
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023 Johnson ‘cannot lead’ and making Government ‘impossible’ – Case The UK’s top civil servant vented that Boris Johnson ‘cannot lead’ amid pandemic-era frustration with the Prime Minister’s leadership.
The Conversation · Oct 30, 2023 King Charles in Kenya: despite past tensions, the visit is a sign of a strong relationship with Britain King Charles’ visit to Kenya this week is the British monarch’s first to a Commonwealth nation since his coronation in September 2022. The visit comes during the country’s 60th anniversary of independence from Britain.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 30, 2023 Scottish Government urges UK to help rehome refugees from Gaza SUELLA Braverman has been to help rehome refugees from war-torn Gaza as the Home Secretary described protests in support of Palestine as “hate…
The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2023 E-scooters stuck in legislation limbo as mood sours among Britons Some champion their environmental impact, others point out potential dangers – but most agree regulation is needed