Europe’s nul-point politicians: inside the 22 May Guardian Weekly Starmer, Merz and Macron all at sea. Plus: Trump’s empty Chinese takeaway The Guardian - UK · May 20
Russian jet causes ‘dangerous’ near miss after flying close to RAF spy plane UK calls incident ‘unacceptable’ after Su-27 jet comes within six metres of unarmed RAF plane over Black Sea The Guardian - UK · May 20
Former UK pirate radio station sorry after mistakenly announcing death of King Charles Established in 1964 to challenge the BBC's broadcasting monopoly, Radio Caroline previously operated from ships off the English coast. Euronews · May 20
Google rejects UK union recognition but offers talks via conciliation body Under UK rules, the move opens a 20-working-day window, extendable by agreement, for talks on recognition. If talks fail, unions can seek statutory recognition via the country's independent Central Arbitration Committee. The Economic Times · May 20
The Treasury’s supermarket food price cap wheeze was bananas Retailers such as M&S need not worry – the UK is not in a state of emergency and competition is clearly working The Guardian - UK · May 20
Ukrainian MP says lifting sanctions on Russian oil puts ‘question mark’ over friendship with UK The Ukrainian MP said the decision told Russia that ‘everything can be bought and everything is for sale’ The Independent UK · May 20
More than 40 arrests made after UK activists target ‘bee-killing’ pesticides Environmental activists lock themselves to pesticide barrels in protest outside Syngenta headquarters The Guardian - UK · May 20
M&S in fashion as stocks climb amid fresh hopes of US-Iran peace deal Investors in London were also digesting better-than-forecast UK inflation figures. Evening Standard · May 20
Is King Charles Dead? UK Radio Station Triggers Panic After Claiming Monarch Had Died Radio Caroline mistakenly announced the death of King Charles, causing confusion before issuing an apology. The error was attributed to a computer malfunction that triggered emergency protocols. International Business Times UK · May 20
Leading charities snub key UK international development pledge over ‘limited’ scope Exclusive: Embarrassment for the government as six leading development charities confirm to The Independent that they have decided against signing the ‘Global Partnerships Compact’ at high-profile UK development conference held in London The Independent UK · May 20
UK Government issues statement after flotilla activists brutally assaulted by Israel The UK Government has issued a statement after horrific footage emerged showing Gaza flotilla activists being brutally assaulted by Israeli officers… The National (Scotland) · May 20
UK announces trade deal with six Gulf states worth £3.7bn a year The UK has become the first G7 country to strike a free trade deal with the bloc of six Gulf states The Independent UK · May 20
David Lammy unveils reforms to reduce youth jail terms and protect vulnerable children in the UK Justice Secretary David Lammy unveiled plans to cut youth custody by 25%, inspired by his own experiences growing up in Tottenham. The reforms aim to reduce pre-trial detentions, introduce youth intervention courts, and enhance parental accountability. These measures seek to divert children from crime and prevent future offending by offering… The Times of India · May 20
The Guardian - UK · May 20 UK strikes £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states Keir Starmer describes the agreement, worth double original estimates, as a ‘huge win’ for British businesses
The Guardian - UK · May 20 Asylum seeker has deportation ticket cancelled after attempting suicide Eritrean man was due to be forcibly removed to France under ‘one in, one out’ scheme
The Independent UK · May 20 Russian fighter jets fly ‘dangerously’ close to RAF spy plane over Black Sea The Russian jets came within six metres of the RAF aircraft, disabling its autopilot before circling it six times, the Ministry of Defence said
The Times of India · May 20 ‘Serious risk of escalation’: Russian jets ‘dangerously’ intercept UK aircraft over Black Sea Two Russian fighter jets “repeatedly and dangerously” intercepted a British surveillance aircraft over the Black Sea last month, the UK defence ministry said on Wednesday. Defence Secretary John Healey called the incident “dangerous and unacceptable”, warning it risked accidents and escalation. According to the ministry, Russian Su-35 and Su-27 jets…
Evening Standard · May 20 Government hails trade deal with Gulf states ‘worth £3.7bn a year’ to UK economy The UK has become the first G7 country to strike a free trade deal with the bloc of six Gulf states.
The Times of India · May 20 World Bee Day campaign encourages public to protect declining UK pollinators The RSPCA urges public support for declining bee populations, with a third lost in three decades, impacting vital crops. Initiatives like the South Downs' Bee Lines project create wildflower habitats. Experts highlight bees' intelligence and complex lives, emphasizing simple actions like providing water and planting native flowers can significantly aid…
The Times of India · May 20 UK quietly eases Russian oil sanctions as petrol prices climb to highest since 2022 amid Iran conflict Britain is recalibrating its approach to Russian oil imports by introducing restrictions on refined products at a measured pace. This strategy, driven by escalating energy market volatility linked to conflicts in the Middle East and climbing fuel prices, seeks to mitigate the risk of abrupt supply shortages.
Euronews · May 20 EU vows to stand firm on Russia as UK scrambles to explain sanctions decision Brussels is testing the waters with G7 allies to introduce a full ban on maritime services for Russian oil tankers. But recent decisions taken by the US and the UK suggest an uphill struggle to secure the green light.
Barchart · May 20 Stocks Rally as Crude Oil and Bond Yields Slump The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.78%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.75%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.24%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.70%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...
The Times of India · May 20 78-year-old UK great-grandmother left shaken after utility firm mistakenly declares her dead over £60 bill A 78-year-old great-grandmother in the UK was sent a debt collection letter addressed to the executor of her estate after a utility company mistakenly recorded her as dead.
The Independent UK · May 20 UK to be hotter than Mykonos and Rhodes over the bank holiday weekend IN FULL