Scottish beauty spot crowned UK's best place for wild swimming A Scottish beauty spot has been crowned the best place in the UK to go wild swimming ... The National (Scotland) · May 23
Kemi Badenoch claims many migrants crossing the Channel are not ‘refugees’ – what do the figures actually show? Kemi Badenoch has claimed that ”a lot” people arriving in the UK illegally are “not refugees” and instead choose Britain because they see it as a “soft touch." The Independent UK · May 23
UK floats single market for goods with EU LONDON - The British government has proposed the creation of a single market for goods with the European Union in what would be an ambitious reset of its post-Brexit ties with the bloc, but Brussels has rejected the idea, British media have reported. Bangkok Post · May 23
‘I will kill you Jews’: Man jailed for 5 years in UK over antisemitic threats near London synagogue A London court on Friday sentenced a 36-year-old man to five years in prison after he admitted to a series of antisemitic hate crimes targeting members of the Jewish community in north London. The Times of India · May 23
Reeves begins push to remain as chancellor under new Labour leadership Chancellor’s allies urge MPs to back her if Keir Starmer is replaced, saying she is only candidate to safeguard UK’s finances The Guardian - UK · May 23
The stats that highlight how young families in the UK are being ‘priced out of homeownership’ As the number of private renters has changed, so too have the characteristics of tenants, the research found The Independent UK · May 23
Albanese joins coalition of nations calling for an end to Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank Australia joins the UK, Italy, France, Germany, Canada, Norway, the Netherlands and New Zealand in condemning illegal settlements The Guardian - AU · May 23
Thomas Dolby ‘gobsmacked’ after Ukrainian bass player could not join UK tour The synth-pop musician then decided to incorporate bassist Ana Pshokina into his shows remotely as ‘the show must go on’. Evening Standard · May 23
‘There is no great master plan’: anxiety as UK homes, roads and railways sink into the sea Increasing coastal erosion has hit communities’ livelihoods and put lifestyles under threat The Guardian - UK · May 23
UK's FTSE 100 snaps four-week losing streak as rate hike fears ease UK's FTSE 100 index is poised to end a losing streak, buoyed by softer inflation and rising unemployment data that eases pressure for a Bank of England rate hike. Retail sales saw their steepest fall in nearly a year, adding to concerns about consumer spending amid global and domestic challenges. The Economic Times · May 23
'Wildly unhappy' Harry and Meghan 'want different things' - Emily Andrews on the latest claims about the Sussexes Meghan is spiralling, Harry wants to move to the mountains of Montana and Hollywood is turning its back Woman & Home · May 23
A&E doctor who escaped Syria for UK left with 'life-changing' brain injury after London crash Ahmad Alhameed, 47, suffered a fractured skull, broken ribs and serious brain injury when he was hit by a car on November 13 last year Evening Standard · May 23
Five toys on sale in Britain found to contain asbestos in tests for Guardian Discovery adds to fears about UK safety regime and exposes regulatory gaps as similar items were banned in Netherlands The Guardian - UK · May 23
Temperatures in UK could be hotter than the Seychelles on Saturday The UK will enjoy another very warm and sunny day on Saturday, with 30C likely to be recorded in the south of England, the Met Office said. Evening Standard · May 22
We Got This Covered · May 22 U.K. police are now investigating Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor for Epstein-linked sex crimes, and one woman’s claim has detectives scrambling The net appears to be widening.
The Independent UK · May 22 Red Arrows to use just seven aircraft until 2030 due to ageing engines The Hawk T1 aircraft flown by the Red Arrows team will be retired in 2030
The Independent UK · May 22 Is central air conditioning worth it in the UK? As extreme heat and muggy nights become harder to ignore, fitted air conditioning is moving from luxury to serious home upgrade, but the costs still need careful thought
Evening Standard · May 22 Rubio urges Strait of Hormuz plan B as UK mission for ‘when no one shooting’ America’s top diplomat stresses the need for an alternative if Iran refuses to give up control of the channel and enforces tolls
TechRadar · May 22 'We wanted to make a new and unique story, where fans will recognize moments throughout as they're playing' — TT Games on creating a new adventure and how it squeezed decades of superhero history into Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight The Caped Crusader’s singular legend has been rebuilt in a captivating Gothic style by the UK-based studio, who have an authentic hand in this franchise’s legacy.
The Independent UK · May 22 Duke of Sussex praises ‘sacrifice’ of Iraq War veterans on 15-year anniversary The Duke himself undertook two operational tours in Afghanistan, initially as a Forward Air Controller and later as an Apache helicopter pilot
Evening Standard · May 22 Duke of Sussex praises ‘courage, duty and sacrifice’ of Iraq War veterans Harry undertook two operational tours in Afghanistan, initially serving as a Forward Air Controller and later as an Apache helicopter pilot.
The Independent UK · May 22 Drake smashes UK chart record with three new albums in top ten The records are Drake’s first releases since his headline-making feud with US rapper Kendrick Lamar
The Guardian - UK · May 22 UK pitched single market for goods with EU in pursuit of deeper trade ties Exclusive: Top British official presented idea in Brussels but sources say it was rebuffed
Evening Standard · May 22 Drake lands seventh number one record and three simultaneous Top 10 albums The Canadian musician released his three new albums – Iceman, Maid Of Honour and Habibti – all at once last Friday.
The Guardian - UK · May 22 The Guardian view on Britain’s coming energy shock: mini-measures won’t suffice Editorial: Consumer giveaways may soften the blow from the the war on Iran. But Britain’s vulnerability demands deeper state intervention and a faster transition