Goat announce 2027 UK tour including biggest-ever headline show at London's Royal Albert Hall Ready for a night of porn-funk, psych-metal, Krautrock, Afrobeats and demonic disco doom? Of course you are Louder · Jun 5
6 lenses are vanishing from the Japanese market – including a 2024 release These Nikon Z and Leica M mount Voigtländer lenses have officially been discontinued in Japan Digital Camera World · Jun 5
Question Time audience shake heads as Reform candidate rejects 'sexist' label A REFORM UK candidate left women in a Question Time audience shaking their heads as he attempted to excuse vile sexist comments he has made in the… The National (Scotland) · Jun 5
Lammy rejects US intervention over Henry Nowak case as ‘caricature’ of policing It comes amid a political row over the police’s treatment of Mr Nowak, who was handcuffed by officers who ignored his pleas that he had been stabbed. Evening Standard · Jun 5
Keir Starmer pressed to act after US state department wades into Nowak case KEIR Starmer has been urged to summon the US ambassador to the UK after the State Department “fanned the flames of division” on Henry Nowak’s… The National (Scotland) · Jun 5
UK charity shop chain with 640 stores announces it will close 150 locations The British Heart Foundation, which operates 640 stores UK-wide, has revealed it is set to shut 150 of its sites. The National (Scotland) · Jun 5
How the war in Iran could impact £3bn of UK pensions INVESTIGATION: New analysis from the Bureau of Investigative Journalism and The Independent finds that billions of pounds of UK pensions have been left exposed to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Josephine Moulds and Nick Ferris report The Independent UK · Jun 5
UK faces ‘most dangerous period’ in decades, says Chief of Defence Staff Sir Richard Knighton said Russia was ‘probing, challenging, testing our defences’. The Independent UK · Jun 5
UK woman sexually assaulted on London Tube train; police issue CCTV appeal to identify suspect British Transport Police (BTP) have launched a CCTV appeal after a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted aboard a train in the UK, releasing images of a man they wish to identify in connection with the incident. The Times of India · Jun 5
UK tightens student visa rules as universities face ban over international student visa abuse UK universities face stricter rules for recruiting international students to combat visa system abuse. New government plans demand higher compliance standards, with tougher targets for visa refusal, enrolment, and course completion rates. Institutions failing to meet these benchmarks risk recruitment restrictions or losing sponsorship licenses, aiming to ensure genuine study… The Times of India · Jun 5
My views on EU may have influenced Boris Johnson’s decision to back Brexit, says ex-wife Exclusive: Marina Wheeler, the lawyer and writer who was married to the former prime minister until 2020, claims her change of heart about Britain’s membership of the EU ‘undoubtedly struck’ Johnson, who was one of the leading figures in the campaign to leave the bloc The Independent UK · Jun 5
Tata Steel shares fall 3% after fire breaks out at UK’s Port Talbot plant Tata Steel shares dropped nearly 3% after a fire at its Port Talbot plant in the UK forced a temporary halt to operations. While emergency services extinguished the blaze, the extent of operational impact is still being assessed. The Economic Times · Jun 5
We’ve been testing therapy like it’s a pill – and some patients are paying the price If you’ve had therapy, particularly if you got it through a public healthcare system like the NHS in the UK or Medicare in Australia, there’s a good chance it was cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Even with private health insurance, if you want therapy, the one you are most likely to… The Conversation · Jun 5
Downing Street rejects US claim of ‘two-tiered policing’ over Henry Nowak death - as it happened PM’s spokesperson also dismissed remarks from Kemi Badenoch, who suggested the identity politics could lead to civil war The Guardian - UK · Jun 5
The Guardian - UK · Jun 5 UK house prices fall for third successive month amid Iran war uncertainty Unexpected monthly drop of 0.1% in May leaves price of typical home at £298,806, says lender Halifax
The Guardian - UK · Jun 5 No 10 dismisses US claim of ‘two-tier’ UK policing after Henry Nowak murder Downing Street says it does not share state department’s view, which Lib Dems condemn as flagrant interference
The National (Scotland) · Jun 5 Scottish retail success bucks UK trend of decline, new figures show Scottish high streets have seen an average increase in footfall, bucking the trend of decline seen across the rest of the UK
Evening Standard · Jun 5 Average UK house price dipped by 0.1% in May amid global uncertainty – Halifax Property prices continue to reflect the uncertainty linked to developments in the Middle East, the bank said.
The Economic Times · Jun 5 Shreyas Iyer all set to be named India's new T20I captain for UK tour Shreyas Iyer will lead India in T20s against Ireland and England. He will also captain the squad for the Asian Games in Japan. Suryakumar Yadav is dropped due to poor form. Tilak Varma is expected to be vice-captain. Young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi may debut. Bhuvneshwar Kumar's recall is also a possibility…
The Independent UK · Jun 5 Bison settle into new home in Cumbria in scheme to create wildlife-rich habitat The five-strong herd has moved from a pioneering conservation scheme in Kent using bison to manage woodland more naturally.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 5 UK shoppers return to high street as warm weather brings respite from shadow of war British Retail Consortium figures show footfall rose in May, with consumer confidence improving after spending squeeze
International Business Times UK · Jun 5 Henry Nowak Protesters Revive 'Take the Knee' Gesture in Challenge to UK Police Protests have erupted across the UK after police bodycam footage showed officers handcuffing Henry Nowak, a fatally injured student. The case has sparked debates on policing and justice.
The Conversation · Jun 5 Why is Australia buying used submarines? A naval expert answers key AUKUS questions Following the recent announcement that Australia would acquire three submarines already in US service rather than two used submarines and one new one, AUKUS has again dominated headlines.
AAP · Jun 5 UK watchdog shines light on Andrew's property details Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received an undisclosed rental income from sub-letting three cottages on the Royal Lodge estate, a UK spending watchdog says.
The Independent UK · Jun 4 Trump administration weighs in on Henry Nowak murder with call to ‘end two-tier policing’ Henry Nowak’s family have also called on politicians to rebuild trust in the police