Israel president accuses BBC of ‘atrocious coverage’ of Hamas-Israel war BBC says it makes it clear that Hamas is proscribed as a terrorist organisation by UK government The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023
Sunak starts two-day Middle East trip in Israel as he calls for calm The Prime Minister will urge leaders in the region to ‘avoid further dangerous escalation’ of the Israeli-Hamas war. The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023
Yikes: Glamour UK Attributed Leigh-Anne Pinnock’s Quote To Halle Bailey And That’s… Not Good The quote implied that Halle was both pregnant and married. Pedestrian.tv · Oct 18, 2023
Britain needs economic and fiscal policy ‘reset’ to fight future crises – report The Resolution Foundation is warning the UK is on course for debt to rise to around 140% of economic output over the next 50 years. The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023
Better treatment pathway for pancreatic cancer ‘could save thousands of lives’ Pancreatic Cancer UK is called for sustained government funding to improve diagnosis and treatment for those with the disease. The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023
Starmer wins backing of billionaire BlackRock chief: ‘He offers hope to British politics’ Larry Fink, one of world’s most influential financiers, says Labour leader has ‘shown real strength’ The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023
Rishi Sunak to visit Israel for talks with Netanyahu in Middle East diplomacy push UK prime minister and foreign secretary to meet counterparts, warning of ‘dangerous escalation of conflict’ The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023
Rishi Sunak arrives in Israel for talks with Benjamin Netanyahu PM left London on Wednesday evening and plans to visit other countries in the region for further discussions The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2023
Rishi Sunak to fly into Israel for two-day trip in wake of Hamas attack and escalating violence In parallel to Mr Sunak's travel, Foreign Secretary James Cleverly will visit Egypt, Turkey and Qatar in the coming days to underscore the UK's message Evening Standard · Oct 18, 2023
Regulations ‘another piece of Irish Sea border superstructure’, DUP warns Ministerial orders confirm the ‘splitting’ of Northern Ireland from the British mainland, the House of Lords heard. The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023
Scotland’s NC500 route voted the most epic road trip in the UK SCOTLAND’S North Coast 500 (NC500) route has been voted the most epic road trip in the UK. The National (Scotland) · Oct 18, 2023
The Rise of Golf Betting in the UK The rise of the UK betting market in general has been stratospheric. As of 2023, it’s now estimated to be worth over £14 billion per year. inkl · Oct 18, 2023
Premier League will increase number of live TV matches in UK to 270 from 2025 The Premier League is to substantially increase the number of live games available on TV in the UK, including all 2pm Sunday fixtures for the first time The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2023
Minister criticised for ‘too hysterical’ remark during LGBT+ hate crime debate Sarah Dines said any form of hate crime is ‘unacceptable’ before insisting the UK is still ‘world-leading’ in its approach. The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023
Evening Standard · Oct 18, 2023 Amazon announces it will recommence drone deliveries in the UK in 2024 The retail giant, which already runs delivery drones in Texas and California, intends to utilise the technology at one site in the UK
The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2023 Escalating Middle East conflict could send global inflation soaring, says S&P Global credit rating agency says further deterioration in Israel-Hamas war could raise oil prices with knock-on effect for inflation
The Guardian - US · Oct 18, 2023 Amazon unveils plan to deliver packages by drone in UK and Italy US tech giant reveals new generation of drones at Seattle HQ but declines to comment on where in each country they will launch first
The Conversation · Oct 18, 2023 Ukraine: Russia's losses mount -- but self-sacrifice in war is part of the country's mythology A recent intelligence report published by the UK’s Ministry of Defence about Russia’s attempt to capture the town of Avdiivka in the Donetsk region is the latest illustration of just how much the conflict in Ukraine is becoming a war of attrition. Russia’s push to mount a new offensive in…
The Conversation · Oct 18, 2023 Climate change may make Bordeaux red wines stronger and tastier It’s harvest time again for most of Europe’s wine growing regions and grapes are being picked from the UK in the north to Sicily in the south. The grapes are then sorted and pressed to make the best juices possible. These juices will then be fermented in a choice of…
The Conversation · Oct 18, 2023 People experiencing news fatigue are less likely to be voters In a comprehensive analysis of news consumption across the globe, a recent report by Reuters concluded that “interest in news continues to decline, fuelling disengagement and selective news avoidance”. In the 46 countries surveyed in the report, public interest in news has dropped significantly in the UK, France, the US…
The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2023 Tell us: do you work in a youth service in the UK? We want to speak to people working in youth services in the UK, as well as to parents, about the provision in their area
The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023 Bomb victim’s family consider taking new inquest request to European court The UK Supreme Court earlier upheld a decision to refuse a new inquest into the killing of Eugene Dalton in an IRA bomb in 1988.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2023 Business rates could rise by £1.95bn in ‘bleak picture’ for UK retail and hospitality Inflation-linked increase next year would be ‘final nail in the coffin’ for many businesses, trade bodies warn
The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2023 Union calls for greater protection of Jewish students in UK universities Union of Jewish Students demands ‘zero tolerance’ approach to support for Hamas after surge in abuse reported to hotline
France 24 · Oct 18, 2023 Beijing 'determined to deteriorate Hong Kong's freedom', activist Nathan Law says Nathan Law, one of Hong Kong's most prominent pro-democracy activists and as such wanted by Beijing, spoke to FRANCE 24's Marc Perelman from the UK. He discussed the current situation in Hong Kong and the actions taken by the Chinese authorities against pro-democracy activists abroad.