Tory MPs call for more scrutiny of ‘unchecked’ regulators The Regulatory Reform Group of Tory backbenchers said regulators wielded huge power, but faced little scrutiny from Parliament. The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023
Cyber chief to warn of ‘epoch-defining’ China challenge Director Lindy Cameron, who heads up the GCHQ arm, will use a speech this week to warn that the UK and allies of the ‘dramatic rise of China’. The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023
Prince Harry and Meghan included in 'awkward' King Charles Coronation photo The Duke and Duchess of Sussex feature in the official programme for King Charles's Coronation, despite Meghan Markle staying behind in California for the landmark event at Westminster Abbey next month. Daily Record · Apr 17, 2023
Monster OCTOPUS found washed up on UK beach by dad and daughter on fishing trip Ziggy Austin was fishing at Hope's Nose along the Torquay coast in Devon when he and his daughter Lauren spotted something out of the ordinary which they first thought was a washed-up fishing neck Daily Mirror · Apr 17, 2023
Tell us about your favourite UK seaside town – you could win a £200 holiday voucher Share a tip on your favourite place for seaside fun – the best tip wins a Coolstays break The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2023
Coal mine ban backed by House of Lords in parliamentary defeat for Government THE Government has suffered a defeat at Westminster as peers narrowly backed a ban on the opening of new coal mines. The National (Scotland) · Apr 17, 2023
Mega-vapes as strong as 100 cigarettes can be bought by children through post For around £15 per vape, R and M’s Tornado 9000 delivers nicotine eight times cheaper than other legal disposable vapes. We bought one of a China-based website and they carried out no age verification checks Daily Mirror · Apr 17, 2023
Limp Bizkit announce biggest UK headline show in decades, Pendulum to support Limp Bizkit and Pendulum will play London's Gunnersbury Park in August! Metal Hammer · Apr 17, 2023
That most pressing of UK’s problems for Sunak to solve … maths PM’s sums do not seem to add up with his latest passion to deal with the nation’s chronic innumeracy The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2023
Magma announced as special guests for Porcupine Tree's only UK show UK prog rockers Porcupine Tree will play Manchester's Castlefield Bowl on June 29 Louder · Apr 17, 2023
All ex-PMs invited to Belfast gala marking 25 years of Good Friday agreement Invites include Boris Johnson and Liz Truss, accused of wrecking Northern Ireland’s place in the UK The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2023
UK prime minister seeks to reverse 'anti-math' culture U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says he wants to reverse an anti-math mindset and require the subject for students until they are 18 The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023
Ukraine's curling teams swept away by kindness of Perth and Kinross people The now locally-based squads are due to compete in the European Curling Championships 2023 in Scotland later this month Daily Record · Apr 17, 2023
One in five UK toddlers own a smartphone, Ofcom study finds Some parents appear to be comfortable with device ownership among children as young as three Evening Standard · Apr 17, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2023 The Pentagon leaks reveal the rot at the heart of US intelligence – but they haven’t hurt Ukraine This latest cache of secret documents is yet another own goal by a pathologically confused security service, says barrister Frank Ledwidge
Liverpool Echo · Apr 17, 2023 B&M opening new stores across the UK and here's where they'll be The popular bargain retailer said it is 'extremely positive' about the creation of more jobs
The Conversation · Apr 17, 2023 Tick-borne encephalitis virus in the UK – what it is and how to protect yourself A confirmed case of tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) was recently reported in England. TBE is a disease that can lead to inflammation in the brain and is caused by a virus transmitted by the bite of a tick.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2023 UK will not have to pay for last two years if it rejoins Horizon scheme, EU says Confirmation by officials makes it more likely Britain will be re-admitted to €95.5bn European scientific research programme
Manchester Evening News · Apr 17, 2023 Illegal vapes with as much nicotine as 100 cigarettes sold to girl, 13, in Manchester, investigation reveals Up to one in four vaping shops are selling super-sized vapes with illegal amounts of nicotine to kids, an investigation has found
Wales Online · Apr 17, 2023 Wales to be first UK nation to increase grants given to low income students Thousands of students in Wales are eligible for the education maintenance allowance (EMA) grant
Birmingham Post · Apr 17, 2023 Second record-breaking decade highlighted for the Humber as offshore wind conference nears Speakers now confirmed for Offshore Wind Connections
The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023 Sunak investigated in UK over possible undeclared interest U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is under investigation over allegations he failed to disclose shares his wife owns in a child care business that stands to benefit from his government’s budget
Daily Mirror · Apr 17, 2023 UK's friendliest town revealed where people leave doors unlocked and keys in cars Locals in a town that's been named the most welcoming in the UK by a Booking.com study regularly leave their homes and cars unlocked, and it regularly gets positive reviews from tourists
Edinburgh Live · Apr 17, 2023 The idyllic Edinburgh wine bar named one of the best waterfront restaurants in the UK Overlooking Leith's popular waterfront, this wine bar and restaurant has just been picked out as one of Scotland's top entries on the Times' best UK riverside pub list.
Evening Standard · Apr 17, 2023 London basks in spring sunshine as UK’s hottest temperature of 2023 is recorded in Scottish Highlands A temperature of 20.2C has been recorded in Kinlochewe...as thermometer hits 18C in London