Reform UK defend by-election candidate who was 'friends' with fascist leader REFORM UK have defended their candidate in the Makerfield by-election for being “friends” with a neo-fascist leader. The National (Scotland) · May 20
Immunotherapy could be used to treat depression, early trial suggests UK scientists find tocilizumab, commonly used for rheumatoid arthritis, may help antidepressant-resistant patients The Guardian - UK · May 20
Death, taxes and scare campaigns: here’s the truth about Labor’s budget changes Conservative media is stoking unfounded fears on reform. If Albanese wants an easy win, he should prioritise a popular tax on gas exports The Guardian - AU · May 20
UK Police Misses Young Girl's Scream for Help Outside Drug Den House That Operates as a Paedophile Ring An independent review has criticised UK safeguarding failures after a child was seen pleading for help during years of abuse in a Glasgow drug den, raising serious questions about missed intervention opportunities. International Business Times UK · May 20
A decade after the Brexit vote, we want to hear how you feel now As the UK approaches the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum, we’d like to hear how people feel about the decision now and whether your views have changed over the past decade The Guardian - UK · May 20
ChatGPT and other AI bots made huge errors before Scottish election, study finds Exclusive: Electoral Commission calls for new controls as Demos finds tools made up fake scandals, invented candidates or gave wrong date The Guardian - UK · May 20
Mass unemployment, civil unrest: What UK citizens really think about AI The UK public is watching the growth of AI “with more fear than excitement,” according to a new survey. Euronews · May 20
UK eases sanctions on Russian jet fuel and diesel LONDON - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has defended a contentious move to ease sanctions on imports of Russian jet fuel and diesel as the Middle East war causes prices to spiral. Bangkok Post · May 20
UK braces for bank holiday heatwave as temperatures could soar to 33C Britain is set to be hotter than Greek holiday destinations like Santorini and Mykonos The Independent UK · May 20
Temperatures of up to 30C forecast for bank holiday weekend Temperatures in the UK are expected to exceed those forecast in Mediterranean hotspots including Mykonos, Rhodes and Santorini over the weekend. Evening Standard · May 20
Brexit may be back, but Britain needs to know what it wants A decade after the referendum, EU leaders would welcome closer ties – once the UK has understood the European deal’ The Guardian - UK · May 20
Stocks Climb on Lower Bond Yields and Chipmaker Strength The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.27%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.09%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.55%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.26%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · May 20
Google DeepMind in talks with UK unions amid staff concern over US and Israel’s AI use Exclusive: Google DeepMind agrees to Acas talks after workers sign petitions about governments’ use of AI for defence and intelligence The Guardian - UK · May 20
Wes Streeting brands SNP 'existential threat to UK' in resignation speech to MPs WES Streeting branded the SNP an “existential threat” to the UK as he addressed MPs for the first time since quitting the Government. The National (Scotland) · May 20
International Business Times UK · May 20 Is 'Missing' Lee Andrews Drama Fake? Katie Price Pushes Back Against Internet Rumours Following Husband's Disappearance Katie Price refutes claims that her husband's disappearance in Dubai is a publicity stunt, asserting the situation is real and reported to UK and UAE authorities.
The Times of India · May 20 UK may face deadly overheating without urgent climate action, advisers warn In a bid to combat escalating temperatures, Britain's climate advisors advocate for a legal cap on indoor working temperatures, drawing inspiration from measures in Spain. They caution that the nation faces a heatwave crisis, with inadequate infrastructure to manage the rising mercury.
The Guardian - UK · May 20 ‘Brits are not as groovy as us – but they’re less square than Europeans’: how drum’n’bass united Brazil and the UK When drum’n’bass grew stale in the 90s, it got a samba-splicing Brazilian twist. As that style returns, the scene’s legends and newcomers celebrate a cross-cultural triumph
The Independent UK · May 20 UK radio station apologises after mistakenly announcing King Charles’s death Radio Caroline said the announcement was made after a ‘computer error’
What Hi-Fi? · May 20 Two of the UK's most popular TV services could be shutting down – and it's bad news if you're off the grid Freely is likely to take on the mantle
The Independent UK · May 20 Reform UK’s Makerfield by-election candidate was friends with fascist leader on Facebook The Independent understands that Robert Kenyon was friends on Facebook with Gary Raikes’ political page
Louder · May 20 "We’re a band, we’re not a political party." Gurriers announce new album Nobody’s Coming To Save You, share title track, reveal UK and European tour plans Irish band annouce follow-up to 2024's Come And See
Tom’s Guide · May 20 How to watch ‘Survivor 50’ finale — stream the reality show from anywhere Five contestants remain and Jeff Probst will hand over a $2m prize to the last one standing in the "Survivor 50" finale — here's how to watch from anywhere.
The Independent UK · May 20 The best holiday homes for a UK summer staycation The best places to book during the hotter months, from Airbnb, National Trust, Sawdays and more
AAP · May 20 Ukraine ally Britain eases new sanctions on Russian oil as fuel prices surge over Iran war The U.K. government has quietly delayed some new sanctions on Russian oil to help Britons cope with rising costs from the Iran war
The Independent UK · May 20 This is why easing Russia’s oil sanctions is a gut punch to Ukraine COMMENT: The PM’s decision to ease oil sanctions on Russia will kill Ukrainians and enfeeble Britain, and is a stain on the national reputation, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley, who has spent more than 11 years covering the region