UK gives Big Tech ultimatum over children sending nudes British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has warned technology companies to stop children sharing explicit images on their devices or face a change to the law. AAP · Jun 8
Voices: Zelensky is an indispensable ally in Britain’s new security partnership with Europe THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: While Britain has an embarrassingly underpowered military plagued by incompetence, the Ukrainians have the biggest army of any European nation The Independent UK · Jun 8
‘I moved abroad for a higher salary’: Britons emigrating to escape rising cost of living More than two-thirds of Britons who moved abroad did so due to the cost of living crisis in the UK The Independent UK · Jun 8
Big tech firms must stop young people circulating nude images, says UK PM Starmer Under the new plans, companies like Apple and Google should build or activate technical solutions on smartphones and tablets to detect and block nude images for children, the government said. Adults would still be able to take, share or view nude content through an age verification process. The Economic Times · Jun 8
Starmer gives tech firms ultimatum to block explicit images on children’s phones Companies such as Apple and Google have until September to install software or face legislation, says PM The Guardian - UK · Jun 8
How Lottery Funding Has Helped Shape Public Spaces Across the UK Public spaces are things like parks and community gardens, or even cultural centres and heritage sites, they are places that the public expect to have access to. They all form part of everyday life, yet many of these spaces rely on structured funding to exist in their current form. In… inkl · Jun 8
Obama’s four-letter outburst on hearing Brexit decision Exclusive: The former president’s shocked reaction to the decision to vote for Brexit has been revealed by Kim Darroch, the former UK ambassador to the US The Independent UK · Jun 8
I’ve been in the £533,000 Audi Nuvolari and here’s what I thought Stunning new supercar is left-hand drive only, but five UK buyers have already put their hands up and a Spyder version could be on the way, too The Independent UK · Jun 8
TCS signs multi-million euro AI deal with Canada Life Under the partnership, TCS will use its artificial intelligence and digital capabilities to manage and modernise Canada Life's data centres, core infrastructure, end-user computing systems and software lifecycle management, TCS said in a statement on Monday. The Economic Times · Jun 8
Labour may reconsider Brexit red lines, Britain’s top EU negotiator suggests Labour’s Brexit ‘red lines’ rule out rejoining the customs union and single market or allowing free movement of labour The Independent UK · Jun 8
Those who championed free speech in the UK and US now wage war on it. And here’s why: Palestine It was once an article of faith that even those who speak words we disagree with deserve protection. As regards Palestine, that’s now not true, says Mehdi Hasan, editor-in-chief and CEO of Zeteo The Guardian - UK · Jun 8
Revolut shakes up UK banking with 5 per cent instant access savings for new users IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 8
UK Weather: Rain clears but cooler, showery conditions set to continue this week The UK faces a cooler and unsettled week with widespread rain, sunshine, and showers. Temperatures will remain below early June averages, with brisk winds adding to the chill. While some areas may see brief dry spells, changeable conditions and scattered showers are expected to persist throughout the week, with no… The Times of India · Jun 8
Opening dates for first-ever Sephora stores in Scotland revealed Sephora has unveiled the opening dates for its first Scottish stores this summer The National (Scotland) · Jun 8
Evening Standard · Jun 8 Sephora announces opening dates for first two Scottish stores The beauty retailer will open its first store in Edinburgh in July, followed by one in Glasgow in August.
The Independent UK · Jun 8 UK among European nations responding to Putin’s hypersonic missile threat IN FULL
The National (Scotland) · Jun 8 Israel launches strikes on Iran and Lebanon despite UK-US calls for 'restraint' ISRAEL launched airstrikes against Iran early on Monday, despite an alleged ceasefire and calls for restraint from both the UK and US ...
BANG Premier · Jun 8 Alex James bet his farm on new tour being a success Alex James debuted the four-hour long set at the Big Feastival, held at his farm in Oxfordshire in 2025, and is now gearing up for a UK tour of his “reimagined” versions of songs on the Ministry of Sound Classical tour - with his kicking off on 13th June in…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 8 Octopus surge spreads up UK coast as far as Scotland, study finds Record numbers linked to warming waters is mixed news for fishers, with shellfish catches down but octopus catches booming
The Guardian - UK · Jun 8 Push to regulate bailiffs in England and Wales too slow, warns supervisory body A year after government pledge to regulate sector, ECB criticises ‘lack of visible progress’ and ‘no clear plan’
The Guardian - UK · Jun 8 Airline industry chiefs say 2050 net zero goal now unlikely Iata boss Willie Walsh blames fuel suppliers, governments and aircraft makers, saying new ‘realistic timeline’ now needed
The Independent UK · Jun 8 UK food bills soar as climate crisis hits overseas farmers and vital imports IN FULL
The Independent UK · Jun 8 Keir Starmer unveils tech plans to transform UK jobs and boost businesses IN FULL
The Guardian - UK · Jun 8 A fascinating history of the World Cup: best podcasts of the week Former US soccer player Merritt Mathias looks at times when the beautiful game has been a political football. Plus, a deep dive into who is funding Reform UK
FourFourTwo · Jun 8 How to listen to the 2026 World Cup on BBC Radio 5 Live from anywhere in the world Here's how to listen to the 2026 World Cup on BBC Radio 5 Live and TalkSPORT in the UK, plus from anywhere in the world with a VPN.