People nearing State Pension age could be due wide range of extra benefits during retirement There are more than a dozen benefits and discounts available for men and women aged over 66. Daily Record · Nov 9, 2022
UK's first Nerf indoor entertainment centre to open at Trafford Palazzo near The Trafford Centre The NERF Action Xperience promises 'a multitude of Nerf fuelled indoor activities' Manchester Evening News · Nov 9, 2022
Krakow named one of the cheapest city breaks for Brits this winter Krakow is incredibly well connected to the UK, with 28 non-stop flights to and from London alone each day, and has impressive cathedrals and museums Daily Mirror · Nov 9, 2022
Anger as former chief Brexit negotiator joins anti-net-zero think tank THE UK Government’s former chief Brexit negotiator has joined the ranks of an anti-net-zero lobby group. The National (Scotland) · Nov 9, 2022
It could cost half a trillion to rebuild Ukraine after Putin’s war, but Britain can’t back out now The fortunes of war in Ukraine are as uncertain as ever — and of deepening global impact. Heavy losses are reported from all sides. Cities are threatened with blackouts courtesy of strikes by Iranian drones and missiles, on which Russia now increasingly relies. Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2022
This is exactly the wrong time to cut arts funding Right now, the future doesn’t look very bright. We face a possible recession, we have the worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation and young people in the UK are far worse off than their parents. Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2022
Watch out for snowball-firing robots! 25 of the best UK stage shows this Christmas Ian McKellen in Mother Goose, Robin Hood as a rock’n’roll panto, a circus spin on The Little Prince and glitter galore … it’s our selection box of festive theatre The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2022
White poppies gaining acceptance in UK, say campaigners Concerns about conflicts and more young people becoming politicised thought to be behind increasing use of peace symbol The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2022
COVID, flu, RSV – how this triple threat of respiratory viruses could collide this winter As the days get shorter and the weather colder in the northern hemisphere, health officials have warned of a perfect storm of infectious respiratory diseases over the winter months. The Conversation · Nov 9, 2022
Stormzy announces 'incredible' one-off UK show as he takes over festival for a day British rapper Stormzy has sent fans into a frenzy after announcing he's going to be performing in London for an exclusive show next year after his new album drops this month Daily Mirror · Nov 9, 2022
Edinburgh Britannia suffers rating woe as hotel chain ranked UK's worst for 10th consecutive year A budget hotel chain has been ranked the UK's worst by consumer champion Which?. The hotel chain Britannia has 61 hotels establishments across the UK with one Edinburgh. Edinburgh Live · Nov 9, 2022
Rishi Sunak refuses to accept Brexit has damaged trade OLD Trade secretary had dismissed predictions by Office for Budget Responsibility The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022
Two arrested on suspicion of trafficking women into UK for sex work following police raid in Bolton Police say the pair are suspected of advertising the women online where they are 'groomed into adult sex work' Manchester Evening News · Nov 9, 2022
£500 bank account boost as over 30 million households due payment from this week People across the Glasgow area could be £500 better off, on average, next year due to the recent financial changes. It comes at a time where the cost of living is soaring for millions. Glasgow Live · Nov 9, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2022 Fifa World Cup fails to score for ITV as fears grow over ads market Broadcaster’s shares fall, with investors worried that cost of living crisis will crash UK advertising
Belfast Live · Nov 9, 2022 DUP MP Ian Paisley denies super-majority bill is 'changing the goalposts' for border poll The bill has been dismissed as a "stunt" by Alliance and the SDLP, while Sinn Fein accused the DUP of "having trouble respecting democracy"
Daily Record · Nov 9, 2022 McDonald's customers left gutted as ban announced for all UK restaurants The fast food mega-franchise is ditching plastic cutlery in all UK stores.
Daily Record · Nov 9, 2022 Humza Yousaf defends £5m fund for COP27 despite telling nurses 'we have no more money' The SNP health secretary has appealed to the UK Government for help to settle a long-running pay dispute with nurses.
Birmingham Post · Nov 9, 2022 The 15 South West tech firms backed to scale and boost UK sector The businesses have collectively raised millions in investment and created more than 1,000 jobs
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022 Stormzy to headline All Points East: How to get tickets to Victoria Park show The London headline will be the rapper’s ‘only UK show next year’
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022 Boost energy-saving advice to households to curb winter bills, Government told Climate Change Committee says reducing energy demand is the ‘biggest gap’ in the Government’s energy policy.
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022 Climate watchdog attacks collapse in work on energy-leaking buildings under Tories ‘Our recent record on reducing emissions from buildings is particularly poor’ chancellor told – ahead of autumn statement
Reuters · Nov 9, 2022 Billionaire jeweller Nirav Modi loses extradition appeal in UK court Fugitive Indian diamond tycoon Nirav Modi faces extradition to India to face charges of fraud and money laundering after a London court dismissed his appeal on Wednesday.
Birmingham Post · Nov 9, 2022 Muse wins brief to lead £3.2bn Arden Cross scheme Development contractor will work on project in Solihull which is set to deliver thousands of homes and six million sq ft of commercial space
Edinburgh Live · Nov 9, 2022 Coca-Cola teases Christmas truck tour could be on its way back for 2022 Getting people into the Christmas mood, the tour gives communities around the UK the chance to see the iconic truck, which features in the Coca‑Cola 'Holidays Are Coming' advert, in person.