Women from minority backgrounds in UK less likely to receive epidurals, research finds Exclusive: Guardian analysis exposes evidence of racial inequalities in pain relief offered across healthcare The Guardian - UK · Jul 2
Major Scottish pension fund is invested in Israeli 'war bonds', filings show A SCOTTISH pension fund, one of the largest in the UK, is invested in Israeli “war bonds”, The National can reveal ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 2
Tata Steel in talks with Dutch govt for Netherlands project amid tightened emission norms Tata Steel is in talks with the Dutch government to navigate its transition project in the Netherlands, aiming to meet stringent emission norms. Facing challenges with legacy assets and stricter environmental regulations, the company is developing a long-term, financially viable, and environmentally compliant pathway. This includes strengthening energy security and… The Economic Times · Jul 2
Reform UK claim Glasgow is 'in a crime epidemic'. But what do the stats say? GLASGOW is a post-apocalyptic wasteland. At least, that’s how Reform MSPs tell it ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 2
Bulletin PM briefing: Starmer says sorry and Russia spies on UK nuclear sites In case you have missed them – here are five of the day’s biggest stories The Independent UK · Jul 2
'The Deal He Chose': Prince Harry Faces Consequences Amid UK Security Dispute Before Family Visit Prince Harry's UK visit is in doubt again as a police protection row shadows the Sussexes' family trip, with the dispute tracing back to his 2020 exit from royal duties. International Business Times UK · Jul 2
How Miliband’s ‘green agenda’ could boost his chancellor bid – or cost him the job ANALYSIS : The former Labour leader is thought to be Andy Burnham’s favourite to take over the Treasury – the choice will send a message to the world about his vision for government, Albert Toth writes The Independent UK · Jul 2
Britain’s apology for the scandal of forced adoption won’t – on its own – heal the wounds of survivors like me An estimated 185,000 babies were taken from unmarried mothers in England and Wales between 1949 and 1976. I was one of them, says Guardian news editor and writer David Batty The Guardian - UK · Jul 2
7 Top Restaurant Menu Cover Ideas to Improve Your Brand & Guest Experience Picture a guest being shown to their table in a newly refurbished gastropub. Before the server has said a word, before the first plate arrives, the diner picks up the menu - and in that moment forms a judgement about the venue's standards. A flimsy laminated sheet says one thing;… inkl · Jul 2
Zero Roaming & One Unified Dashboard: Synchronise Your Distributed Team Manage calls, SMS, and remote teams from one dashboard. Teleleo helps businesses eliminate roaming costs, share a company number globally, and keep employees connected with built-in VPN access inkl · Jul 2
Will pubs be open for England vs Mexico? World Cup 2026 late-night licensing laws explained England’s crunch World Cup match kicks off at 1am UK time on Monday, which is outside ordinary licensing hours for bars and pubs Evening Standard · Jul 2
Reform’s Sarah Pochin breaks down in tears in Parliament as she reveals her mother was forced to give up her baby Reform UK’s Sarah Pochin broke down in tears as she revealed that her mother was forced to give up her baby. The Independent UK · Jul 2
Andy Burnham wants more 'UK-owned data centres' despite public backlash ANDY Burnham will support the development of new AI data centres in the UK despite widespread community backlash and the potential of immense… The National (Scotland) · Jul 2
Prince Harry Allegedly Gives Up on Prince William as Reunion Is Reportedly Blocked Before UK Return Prince Harry has reportedly 'given up' on reconciling with Prince William as plans for a UK visit take shape, with insiders claiming royal 'radio silence' and no brotherly reunion on the cards. International Business Times UK · Jul 2
The Independent UK · Jul 2 Half a million dead but just 40sqkm gained in six months: Impact of Putin’s devastating war in numbers IN DEPTH: Russia’s advances in eastern Ukraine are slowing and hundreds of thousands of troops have been killed. As Kyiv seizes the upper hand, Alex Croft looks at the data that shows why Moscow is struggling
The Times of India · Jul 2 Rochdale grooming gang leader released as deportation loophole sparks fury across the UK Rochdale grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed's release after 14 years has sparked outrage as a legal loophole prevents his deportation despite serious sexual offence convictions. Ahmed, stripped of citizenship, remains in the UK due to old immigration laws protecting pre-1973 Commonwealth settlers. Victims and campaigners decry the justice system's failure,…
The Conversation · Jul 2 Immigration and asylum bill: why yet another attempt to overhaul the system won’t work The UK government’s immigration and asylum bill puts forward a number of proposals to overhaul the asylum system. These include changes to how human rights are interpreted, and requiring refugees to pay back some of the support they receive. If passed, it will be the fifth immigration act adopted since…
The Conversation · Jul 2 Why the UK government needed to apologise for its role in historical forced adoptions in England British prime minister Keir Starmer has apologised in the House of Commons for historical forced adoptions in England. Present in the gallery were mothers and adult adoptees directly affected by the practice.
Autosport · Jul 2 Motorsport UK and BRDC unite to develop young British drivers The two motorsport entities have merged their young driver programmes to aid the development of Britain’s upcoming racers
Euronews · Jul 2 Keir Starmer issues state apology for decades of forced adoptions practices in UK Previously, the then-Conservative government declined to apologise, arguing that the state had not supported these practices. Starmer has now acknowledged the government's role in forced adoptions.
Metal Hammer · Jul 2 “You look around and no one seems concerned, and there’s an explosive drone somewhere over town”: Silent Planet, the first American band to play Ukraine during the Russian war Singer Garrett Russell talks about the metalcore brutes’ experiences in the war-torn country last month
The Guardian - UK · Jul 2 MPs seek to end UK broadcast of Russian ‘soft power’ cartoon Masha and the Bear Cross-party group writes to ministers of concerns children’s show contains unsubtle ‘propaganda content’
Evening Standard · Jul 2 Payouts on UK watchdog’s car finance compensation scheme paused by tribunal Lenders will no longer need to calculate or pay compensation to people owed money until a legal process concludes.
The Independent UK · Jul 2 UK drivers mis-sold car finance face longer wait for compensation payouts The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is facing legal challenges from four companies
International Business Times UK · Jul 2 Paramount Faces a $7M-a-Day Hit as UK Threatens to Stall Warner Bros Deal Paramount WBD deal delay now costs $7M a day as UK ministers threaten to stall it. See which channels and streaming services UK viewers could lose.