Prince Harry court case: Where is Duke of Sussex staying during phone hacking trial? The Duke of Sussex entered the witness box at the High Court on Tuesday The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023
Cancer patients face worsening treatment delays due to lack of staff, finds report At least 95% of polled directors felt staff shortages were leading to longer waiting times for appointments and delays in cancer treatment The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023
Biden and Sunak to focus on Ukraine and economic security in British PM's first White House visit President Joe Biden is welcoming Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for wide-ranging talks on Thursday as the British leader makes his first White House visit as premier The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023
Met Office weather forecast for Leeds on Thursday as UK prepares for extreme heat It will be mostly cloudy in Leeds on Thursday, June 7, with sunny intervals forecast in the afternoon Leeds Live · Jun 8, 2023
EncroChat dealers forced to pay back luxury homes, cash, cars and Rolex watches The Proceeds of Crime Act seizes ill-gotten gains Liverpool Echo · Jun 8, 2023
UK weather: Where mini-heatwave will hit as heat health alert issued for six regions The Met Office is warning the elderly or vulnerable in at least six regions in England could be adversely affected by the extreme temperatures, with possible highs of 30C Daily Mirror · Jun 8, 2023
‘I’m Only Alive Because My Dad Failed A Chemistry Exam,’ Says London Grassroots Leader UK Grassroots Leader Influence Spans Years and is Alive Today Because His Father Failed a Chemistry Test Zenger · Jun 8, 2023
What the papers say – June 8 The Duke of Sussex giving evidence in court features on the front pages of Thursday’s newspapers. The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023
Nearly a third of baby foods sold in UK are ultra-processed, research finds Report points to health risks of ultra-processing and calls for regulation to catch up with other countries The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2023
Cancer patients face worsening treatment delays due to lack of staff – report Staff shortages meant people were waiting longer than necessary to start chemotherapy or radiotherapy, a poll of cancer centre directors suggested. The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023
Nissan Sunderland plant passes 11 million vehicle milestone The Wearside motor manufacturer has produced a car every two minute for the last 37 years Birmingham Post · Jun 7, 2023
Covid-19 Inquiry: People encouraged to share pandemic experiences An online form is available on the inquiry website, while paper forms and a telephone line will be added later this year. The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023
Stock of homes for sale picking up but ‘storm clouds are gathered’ May marked the strongest reading for new property listings since March 2021, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said. The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023
Government approach to debt relief for poorer nations ‘not good enough’, MPs say The International Development Select Committee said the current approach of focusing on ‘market-based solutions’ to the problem is ‘not good enough’. The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023
The Conversation · Jun 7, 2023 AUKUS is already trialling autonomous weapons systems – where is NZ's policy on next-generation warfare? Defence Minister Andrew Little’s recent announcement that New Zealand would be “willing to explore” participation in military technology sharing – or “pillar two” – under the AUKUS security arrangement has already divided opinion.
The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023 UK trade deal with US ‘has not been priority’ Rishi Sunak admits The Prime Minister will meet President Joe Biden during his trip to Washington - but not presidential hopeful Donald Trump
The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2023 UK provided £3m to Turkish border forces to stop migrants, FOI reveals Investigation shows Home Office funds ‘return and reintegration assistance’ and provides equipment and training to Turkish police
The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2023 UK not too small to be centre of AI regulation, says Rishi Sunak PM uses Washington visit to push Britain as global centre for technology and seek US involvement in safety summit
The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023 Sunak announces UK will host AI summit ahead of talks with Biden Rishi Sunak will raise the issue of artificial intelligence regulation with Joe Biden when they meet in the White House on Thursday.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 7, 2023 LGBTQ+ event cancelled after threats – as it happened This blog is now closed.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 7, 2023 Morning Mail: ‘mortgage cliff’ looms, Keating’s Aukus email, Head start for Australia in cricket Rate hikes mean households must find an extra $15,000 a year on average loan, FOI reveals former PM’s explosive letter, and US cities enveloped in smoke from Canada fires
Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2023 UK Prime Minister Sunak talks trade, AI and Ukraine on US trip The UK prime minister is set to meet with US Congress members, business leaders and President Biden on a two-day visit.
The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023 Local TV services to stay on air until 2034 under new Government proposals All 34 of the UK’s local TV stations will have their licences renewed, subject to a review of individual future plans.
The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023 Ministers move ahead with plans to restrict EU voting rights The Government confirmed post-Brexit plans to remove the automatic right of EU citizens to vote and stand in local elections.
Daily Mirror · Jun 7, 2023 Hell underwater as 'Russian attack' on Ukraine dam leaves entire towns submerged President Zelensky called the aftermath an 'environmental bomb of mass destruction', as fears grew of an eco disaster from polluted waters, partly caused by oil leaking from the dam’s machinery