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Claire’s shuts all stores with 1,300 jobs axed as high street giant collapses

The move is a major blow for the UK high street and follows months of uncertainty for the chain’s workforce

Evening Standard

Inside the Chinese motor show where AI, robots and fierce competition are redefining cars

DRIVESMART: After a first-hand look around Beijing’s vast auto show, Steve Fowler speaks to industry leaders about why China has become the proving ground for new technology, faster development and lower-cost cars – trends set to shape what UK drivers buy next

The Independent UK

Claire’s shuts all UK and Ireland stores with 1,300 redundancies

The move does not affect the retailer’s 356 concessions, including many in Asda stores, and its head office.

Evening Standard

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Swinney will call vote on referendum powers after Scottish elections

Top aide says SNP leader will seek approval to press for independence even if he fails to win majority on 7 May

The Guardian - UK

Claire’s to close remaining UK stores on Tuesday with more than 1,000 job losses

Sources say staff have been asked to pack up final stock and equipment after waves of closures

The Guardian - UK

Why the King’s visit to meet Trump is crucial for Starmer

ANALYSIS: Political editor David Maddox looks at how King Charles will be able to repair the damaged relationship between the UK and US following Trump’s outbursts against Starmer and rows over Iran, Greenland and the Chagos Islands

The Independent UK

King Charles embarks on state visit to the US – can he repair the special relationship?

King Charles’s four-day state visit to the US is going ahead as planned, after a shooting at the White House correspondents’ dinner raised doubts about security. The royal trip, which coincides with the 250th anniversary of American independence, is the first since 2007, when the late Queen Elizabeth II was…

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Splatoon Raiders pre-orders have landed, and the discounts are already making a splash

Splatoon Raiders Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are already making a splash at US and UK retailers, and here's where to buy your copy.

GamesRadar

Dawn Chorus Day: a composer on the musical styles of birdsong

International Dawn Chorus Day (May 3 for 2026) is a great time to hear the UK’s birds at their most vocal. While we can enjoy the variety and beauty of birdsong, for the birds themselves it serves more practical purposes – to attract a mate and establish and defend a…

The Conversation

Keir Starmer Replacement Revealed: New Favourite Emerges to Replace UK Prime Minister

Keir Starmer's leadership is under scrutiny as betting odds favor Andy Burnham as a potential successor amid controversy over the Mandelson vetting process and upcoming local elections.

International Business Times UK

Reform UK’s ‘national fuel tax protest’ in Whitehall stalls as barely anyone turns up

The protest was a far cry from the tractors, lorries, and vans expected to swarm Westminster in protest at Rachel Reeves’ fuel duty tax increases

Evening Standard

Share a tip on a favourite holiday in the UK

Tell us about a great place for a UK break – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break

The Guardian - UK

Reform UK bus and taxi the only vehicles at Jenrick’s ‘national fuel protest’ as march called off

Billed as ‘national fuel protest’, the demonstration was shared on senior Reform UK members’ social media

The Independent UK

UK Issues Grim Warning: Economic Impact of Iran War Expected to Last Through Christmas 2026

UK households are warned of rising energy, food, and flight costs due to the Iran war, with economic impacts expected to last until Christmas 2026.

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UK Paedophile Unit Warns AI Could Turn Ordinary Family Photos Into Child Abuse Images

A specialist UK paedophile unit has warned that AI could be used to turn ordinary family photos into child abuse images, as officers in Scotland reveal the growing pressure of online exploitation cases.

Evening Standard

Migrant airlifted and 100 others rescued after Channel ‘taxi boat’ incident

It comes after a new small boats deal was agreed with France.

International Business Times UK

UK Prices Could Stay High After Iran Conflict, Minister Says – Why Inflation Won't Fall Quickly

The UK government warns that prices will remain high for months due to the Iran conflict, affecting energy, food, and transport costs. Economic impacts could last eight-plus months post-conflict.

The Independent UK

Ministers have no chance of improving the health of the UK if women continue to be failed

ANALYSIS: Rebecca Thomas takes a closer look at why the ‘healthy life expectancy’ of women has declined far more for women that it has for men

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UK police refused to investigate Jeffrey Epstein. So, he moved victims to London to hide them in plain sight

The police was aware that Epstein was renting flats.

The Conversation

Arandora Star sinking: a lesser known Nazi war crime that spawned generations of conspiracy theories

Just days before the Battle of Britain began in July 1940, more than 800 civilians were killed off the coast of Ireland when a German U-Boat sank a converted five-star cruise ship.

International Business Times UK

UK Healthy Life Expectancy is Reportedly Dropping, With Poorer Areas Losing 20 Years of Healthy Life

Healthy life expectancy in the UK is declining, with significant disparities between rich and poor areas, leading to increased years spent in ill health and highlighting growing inequality.

The Guardian - UK

Sadiq Khan may try to stop Scotland Yard signing Palantir contract

Exclusive: Mayor raises concerns about using public money to support firms ‘who act contrary to London’s values’

The Independent UK

Mass recall of more than 30 UK toys amid asbestos contamination fears

Since discovery of possible cancer-causing fibres in coloured sand late last year, the number of cases has grown, sparking calls for tighter regulation

Evening Standard

Minimal support for Reform UK fuel tax protests

The only vehicles which attended the demonstration were a double-decker bus and a taxi, both of which featured the party’s branding.

The Guardian - UK

Police assess evidence on £40,000 donation to Robert Jenrick’s campaign

Exclusive: Some donations to 2024 Tory leadership campaign allegedly originated from US businessman in breach of electoral rules

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