As under-fire water firms present their price proposals, who’ll be cleaning up? Amid anger over sewage and waste, the UK industry’s five-year business plans will be closely watched this week The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2023
Scotland spending more on frontline public services than England and Wales SCOTLAND is spending more on frontline public services than both England and Wales, figures obtained by the SNP show. The National (Scotland) · Oct 1, 2023
Arts organisation chief warns 'biggest casualty of cuts is trust in government' THE head of a leading organisation that champions Scottish traditions has joined the chorus of condemnation over a multi-million-pound funding cut… The National (Scotland) · Oct 1, 2023
Defence Secretary plans Ukraine training move ‘in country’ Grant Shapps has spoken to UK military chiefs about ‘eventually’ moving training into Ukraine. The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 585 of the invasion Nine injured as blaze erupts at oil pipeline in western Ukraine; drone attack in southern Russia leaves one hurt The Guardian - AU · Oct 1, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 585 As the war enters its 585th day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Oct 1, 2023
Rishi Sunak promises to use Tory conference to set out long-term vision for UK The Prime Minister is set to face questions over the future of HS2 and further calls to set out tax cuts while in Manchester. The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2023
A UK Influencer Is Making Muddy AF Waves After Insisting His Girlfriend Take His Surname The internet is still grappling over UK YouTube Influencer couple Ethan Payne and Faith Kelly arguing about if Faith should take Ethan's name. Pedestrian.tv · Sep 30, 2023
London Marathon Foundation invests £1m in junior parkrun in new partnership Junior parkrun is a weekly event in which children aged four to 14 tackle a 2km course. The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2023
British troops could deploy to Ukraine for first time to train soldiers, says Grant Shapps Defence secretary says proposal being discussed would reduce reliance on UK and other Nato members’ bases The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2023
Sunak unveils list of 55 ‘overlooked’ towns receiving £20m each for 10-year plan The Prime Minister said the UK’s towns had been ‘taken for granted’ by politicians in the past as he announced £1 billion of investment. The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2023
Rwanda ambassador: Suella Braverman ‘absolutely wrong’ on immigration The home secretary faces embarrassment after a covert sting operation filmed criticism of UK policy by a top official The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2023
The Observer view on HS2: a failure of nerve by Rishi Sunak would be disastrous The prime minister’s apparent wavering on the high-speed rail link could have knock-on effects for Britain for decades The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2023
Ex-Wagner commander who met Putin ‘likely to be considered a traitor by soldiers’ – as it happened UK intelligence says Andrei Troshev’s meeting with the Russian president will not be viewed positively by Wagner fighters The Guardian - AU · Sep 30, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2023 Sophie Turner reveals letter Joe Jonas wrote looking for a ‘permanent UK home’ before divorce The couple formerly announced their divorce on 6 September
The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2023 Grassy, herbal and sweet: How peas on toast is edging out avocados for brunch Household staple is now on the menu of a wide range of restaurants, and featured in recipe books by famous chefs
The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023 Global implication of row with Canada is awareness of nexus between separatism and organised crime: Jaishankar External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed potential global impact of diplomatic falling out between New Delhi and Ottawa, following the killing of Khalistani separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. He focused on increased awareness of nexus between separatism and organized crime. He denied assumption that situation with Canada would complicate ties…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 30, 2023 Hundreds gather in London to protest Rosebank oilfield approval HUNDREDS of protesters have gathered in London to demand the UK Government rethink approval for the controversial Rosebank offshore development.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2023 How will Europe weather a second winter without gas from Russia? EU states have worked hard to secure supplies and storage – while the UK seems just to be hoping it stays mild
The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2023 Strictly Come Dancing 2023 lineup in full: Meet the contestants The 15 stars competing for the Glitterball Trophy this year include actors, comedians and presenters
The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2023 Travis Etienne keen to ‘put on great show’ on Jacksonville Jaguars’ London trip The UK has long been a home away from home for the Florida franchise.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2023 ‘I’m a better musician than I ever was a drug dealer’: rapper Potter Payper on leaving prison behind The UK’s hottest hip-hop star missed the launch of his debut album when he returned to jail for the 15th time. There’s more to him than his troubled past
The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2023 Tory donor’s Hastings ‘fun factory’ closes abruptly after £150,000 grant Lubov Chernukhin’s amusement centre, which received money from levelling up fund, shuts doors after less than a year
The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2023 Trade barrier talks with DUP in final stages, says Northern Ireland secretary Chris Heaton-Harris says package of proposals being formed with aim to restore power sharing
The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2023 UK welfare budget could be cut to pave way for tax cuts, says Jeremy Hunt Chancellor says system has to be ‘mix of carrot and stick’ with more assistance to help people find jobs