Final UK evacuation flight leaves Sudan Foreign Office confirms there will be no more flights from war-torn Sudan Evening Standard · May 4, 2023
Thunderstorms expected in Wales for King Charles' coronation says Met Office forecast The Met Office says the weather forecast may be challenging if you are planning an outdoor event, but there will be some sunshine around Wales Online · May 4, 2023
Local election polls open across England in ballot test for Sunak as PM Voting on more than 8,000 seats across 230 councils will involve UK’s first mass use of mandatory ID outside Northern Ireland The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2023
Trump Hits Out at Biden for Skipping Charles' Coronation Donald Trump on Wednesday criticized President Joe Biden for not attending the coronation of King Charles III, as the controversial former US leader toured Scotland and Ireland. Trump, who is seeking a rematch in next year's presidential election, branded Biden's decision to skip Saturday's landmark crowning in London as "disrespectful".… Asharq Al-Awsat · May 4, 2023
Concerns over 'major obstacles' for a new nuclear power station in Wales The Welsh Affairs Committee said evidence showed that a new nuclear power station at Wylfa could support 10,000 jobs during the construction phase and 900 permanent jobs once the power station was operational Wales Online · May 4, 2023
Manchester Airport has the 'UK's best food'... apparently Well, it does have a Wagamama and an Archie's Manchester Evening News · May 4, 2023
How is the coronation being celebrated around the UK and Commonwealth? The big weekend is almost upon us, but what will it look like around the world? By Imy Brighty-Potts. The Independent UK · May 4, 2023
Say hi to the your new favourite southern rockers, Hillbilly Vegas "We’re a band from the South and we play music that comes from the South" - Hillbilly Vegas frontman Steve Harris Louder · May 4, 2023
Two thirds of Britons ‘less proud’ of the UK than five years ago and feel country is in decline, poll shows Some 68% of people feel the UK is generally in decline, poll suggests The Independent UK · May 4, 2023
The LSE boss is usually a breath of fresh air – but not on executive pay Pay ratios at many FTSE 100 firms are already stretched way beyond what was acceptable 20 years ago The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2023
New EU envoy recognises ‘willingness to rebuild relationship’ between UK and EU Resolution of disagreements over Northern Ireland protocol – along with threat from Russia – responsible for improved relations The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2023
Local elections 2023: When do polls close and what ID do you need? Across the country over 8,000 seats are up for grabs in 230 councils across England today - but under controversial new rules voters must take photo ID with them to cast a ballot Daily Mirror · May 4, 2023
North East NHS Trust to host recruitment day in Morpeth, to show people their job and training opportunities The Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest providers of mental health and learning disability services Chronicle Live · May 4, 2023
Voter ID explained: What are the new rules at polling stations for upcoming local elections? First test of controversial photo requirement will be local elections on 4 May The Independent UK · May 4, 2023
The Independent UK · May 4, 2023 The 21 acceptable forms of voter ID you can bring to the polling station for local elections Identification now required but Voter Authority Certificate not the only valid form
The New Daily · May 4, 2023 Coronation critics take aim at security bill Saturday's coronation involves one of the most important and complex security operations in UK history, Britain's security minister says.
The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2023 Britons trapped in Sudan say relatives were not allowed on flights Foreign Office accused of creating ‘confusion’ during evacuation, with some struggling to get visas or prove citizenship
Daily Mirror · May 4, 2023 UK weather: Britain braced for blustery winds as rain swoops in for Coronation weekend Thursday morning will start in similar vein to earlier in the week before a weather front from the southwest will work its way northwards throughout the day
The Independent UK · May 4, 2023 Photo ID becomes compulsory for all voters in England’s local elections The new rule has come in across the country before it is extended to UK general elections from the autumn.
The Guardian - AU · May 4, 2023 US denies involvement in Kremlin drone attack and says Moscow lacks strength to mount large attacks – as it happened After Moscow accuses US of being behind Kremlin drone attack, White House says: ‘We had nothing to do with this’
Bangkok Post · May 4, 2023 UK may ditch premium listings to boost LSE's appeal LONDON: The UK is proposing "significant changes to the listing rulebook" in a bid to make London more attractive as a financial centre as moribund capital markets stoke fears about the city's ability to compete with New York and Asian hubs.
Wales Online · May 3, 2023 Big screens to show the coronation across the UK Here are all the places you can watch the landmark ceremony unfold
Reuters · May 3, 2023 Despite war, sanctions, Russians in London Commercial Courts reach new record -report A record number of Russians have appeared in London's Commercial Courts over the last year, despite the war in Ukraine and global sanctions, while the number of Ukrainian litigants sunk to zero, a new report showed on Thursday.
Daily Mirror · May 3, 2023 Cheapest UK supermarket named out of Tesco, Aldi, Lidl and more - and it costs £17 less Which? looked at the price of 39 popular groceries at eight of the biggest UK supermarkets as part of its monthly comparison - and one grocer was once again cheapest
Chronicle Live · May 3, 2023 Warning that chicken and veg shortages may put Sunday roast under threat Trade experts point out that rising costs are adding to the problems of UK farmers working to put food on our tables