Chagos islanders must get full reparations for forced exile, says NGO Human Rights Watch also demands trial for ‘appalling colonial crime’ of expulsion – and continuing ill treatment – of Chagossians The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2023
Far better to have a social justice party keeping the SNP honest Record View welcomes the Labour Party's revival as Kier Starmer edges closer to becoming next UK prime minister and Scottish Labour edges close to 30 per cent in Scotland. Daily Record · Feb 15, 2023
Anas Sarwar backs devolution of minimum wage as 'phase 2' of Labour Government EXCLUSIVE: The Scottish Labour leader said a Keir Starmer-led government at Westminster would create a new floor for employment rights - after which more powers could be devolved to Holyrood. Daily Record · Feb 15, 2023
Governor of China’s Xinjiang cancels controversial visit to UK China is alleged to have forcibly sterilised women and put children in ‘concentration camps’ in the province. The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023
Eighth Briton dies in Ukraine since beginning of Russian invasion The government continues to advise against all travel to the war-torn country The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023
‘Aims’: the software for hire that can control 30,000 fake online profiles Exclusive: Team Jorge disinformation unit controls vast army of avatars with fake profiles on Twitter, Facebook, Gmail, Instagram, Amazon and Airbnb The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2023
Ukraine news – live: Russia ‘captures 6,000 Ukrainian children for re-education’ Children held in camps as part of ‘large-scale systematic network’, finds US-backed report The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023
A UK Bloke Had His Heist Plans Foiled After He Was Caught Stealing 200,000 Creme Eggs A bit of a sticky situation. Pedestrian.tv · Feb 15, 2023
Software consultancy Invisors picks Glasgow for European base and hails city's tech talent pool 'We have seen a lot of value so far in the local talent we have attracted' Insider UK · Feb 15, 2023
Foresight invests in The Electric Heating Company as it works to decarbonise home heating 'EHC has witnessed significant growth across our established customer base' Insider UK · Feb 15, 2023
UK's longest-serving female prisoner who killed love rival may be released after 35 years Maria Pearson, now 66, stabbed her ex-partner's new girlfriend Janet Newton to death in a Hartlepool street in 1986 and reportedly could soon be released after 35 years in jail Daily Mirror · Feb 15, 2023
Man becomes eighth Briton to die in Ukraine since Russian invasion began The UK Government continues to advise against all travel to the war-torn country. The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023
Ukraine to top agenda at Nato gathering Defence Secretary Ben Wallace will meet fellow defence ministers at a Nato gathering on Wednesday. The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023
Government announces £60 million investment in clean maritime technology Transport Secretary Mark Harper visited Belfast to see some of the latest green technology in action, including an electric ‘flying’ boat. The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023
The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023 Watchdog warning over police use of Chinese-made surveillance equipment The findings come amid growing concerns about the threat of Chinese spy balloons which prompted the UK to review its security measures.
The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023 Toddler becomes first child in UK to receive revolutionary gene therapy Teddi Shaw suffers from deadly metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) but has been given the chance of a normal life.
The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023 Online sellers exploiting energy crisis with dangerous heaters, charity warns Ads claimed appliances would help households save on their heating bills.
Birmingham Post · Feb 15, 2023 Italian defence giant Leonardo to create 200 jobs with opening of Newcastle base The multinational defence and security firm is making the city its eighth UK base
Daily Mirror · Feb 15, 2023 'Miracle' gene therapy treatment cures baby facing death - but comes too late for sister Little Teddi Shaw has become the first NHS patient to receive the treatment for metachromatic leukodystrophy. The 19-month-old was diagnosed with MLD last April
The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2023 Chinese cameras leave British police vulnerable to spying, says watchdog Warning in surveillance commissioner’s report comes after Chinese CCTV cameras banned from government property
Daily Record · Feb 14, 2023 Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'undecided' on attending King Charles’ coronation The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to be invited as part of the 2,000 strong congregation at Westminster Abbey.
The Conversation · Feb 14, 2023 Gambling Act review: how EU countries are tightening restrictions on ads and why the UK should too When the 2005 Gambling Act was drafted the world was very different. Twitter, Facebook and YouTube didn’t exist. Gambling was often seen as a shady activity typically conducted in smoky high-street betting shops. You certainly couldn’t use a smartphone to gamble 24/7 with a couple of clicks.
The Conversation · Feb 14, 2023 UK laundry releases microfibres weighing the equivalent of 1,500 buses each year Around 35% of the microplastics contaminating the world’s oceans come from washing our clothes. When washed, synthetic clothing sheds tiny plastic fragments (typically shorter than 5mm). Known as microfibres, these fragments are a common type of microplastic, and when released pose a serious threat to marine environments.
Evening Standard · Feb 14, 2023 Candlelit vigils held across UK for Brianna Ghey Mourners gathered for the transgender girl who was stabbed to death on Saturday
Wales Online · Feb 14, 2023 Welsh firefighter searching for Turkey earthquake survivors tells of horrific scenes of bodies piled on roadside ‘Seeing them piled up on the side of the road and the grieving families - that’s difficult.’