Aussie firm turns classic cars electric An Australian company converting classic Land Rovers into powerful electric vehicles is set to make a worldwide impact after merging with a UK firm. AAP · Oct 31, 2022
UK Government urged to launch public campaign in bid to prevent ‘Ukraine fatigue’ THE UK Government should launch a public campaign aimed at preventing “Ukraine fatigue” spreading among voters, MPs have heard. The National (Scotland) · Oct 31, 2022
Braverman faces down criticism over deepening migrant crisis The Home Secretary described the numbers arriving in the UK after crossing the Channel as an ‘invasion on our southern coast’. The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2022
Raw sewage being pumped into national parks' rivers eight times more than rest of UK A Mirror investigation has found there were 25,630 spills last year in the UK’s 13 protected areas - and the worst single sewer storm overflow was at Tintwistle, Derbyshire, in the Peak District Daily Mirror · Oct 31, 2022
Tourists to be taxed to visit Edinburgh in UK first that would see millions raised A report says this new measure could raise between £5million and £35million a year, depending on the final model agreed. Daily Record · Oct 31, 2022
New yellow weather warning for heavy rain issued by Met Office Storm Claudio is bringing disruption for the next three days Wales Online · Oct 31, 2022
Expensive UK staycations cost Brits £28 billion more than a holiday abroad, say travel experts New research reveals the sacrifices UK families’ are making to afford their breaks Wales Online · Oct 31, 2022
UK govt under fire for 'wretched' migrant center conditions Britain’s interior minister is defending the government’s treatment of newly arrived migrants after critics blamed her for the “wretched” conditions endured by thousands of people at an overcrowded center for asylum-seekers The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2022
When are children eligible for the nasal spray flu vaccine? Influenza on the rise among under-15s as autumn hits, UKHSA warns The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2022
UK museums willing to return Zimbabwe warrior skulls ‘taken as trophies’ Zimbabe believes skull of Mbuya Nehanda is in UK The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2022
BBC under fire for inviting Nigel Farage onto radio to 'scapegoat' migrants THE BBC is facing questions over its decision to invite former Ukip and Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage onto a major radio show amid fears of… The National (Scotland) · Oct 31, 2022
Gender diversity reforms have helped UK company boards, but they are failing in other countries - new research explains why It may take close to 300 years to achieve gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls, according to a UN progress report on its sustainable development goals (SDG), Gender Snapshot 2022. This is way off the 2030 deadline set when the SDGs were adopted by UN member… The Conversation · Oct 31, 2022
BGT star Simon Cowell says he may 'never appear on screen again' But he does expect the UK X Factor to return in 2024 Wales Online · Oct 31, 2022
Tory DWP chief rebuked by No10 over his call for maternity rights to be slashed Mel Stride bizarrely claimed he had never said 'cutting maternity rights will be good for business' - despite his 2012 comments that 'relaxations in protected-employment' laws could be a 'massive shot in the arm for British business' Daily Mirror · Oct 31, 2022
The Conversation · Oct 31, 2022 Public order bill: new law is designed to stop climate protests – but it could actually give activists a legal tool The UK’s environmental movement has a long history of using protest as a strategy. Disruption is often at the heart of this, either disrupting infrastructure projects themselves in an attempt to stop them going ahead (roads, fracking sites), or targeting existing infrastructure (fuel depots, airport runways or bridges) to disrupt…
Daily Record · Oct 31, 2022 Best free streaming sites as thousands cancel Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime Nearly one million people in the UK have cancelled subscriptions due to the ongoing cost of living crisis.
Daily Mirror · Oct 31, 2022 UK’s best Christmas markets for 2022 including Manchester, Liverpool and York Manchester, Nottingham, Birmingham, York and Bristol's Christmas markets have all be named on a list of the best festive fairs running in November and December this year
The National (Scotland) · Oct 31, 2022 UK media's 'dehumanising' coverage of migrants in focus after Dover attack THE CEO of a refugee charity has condemned the “dehumanising” language being used to describe migrants by sections of the UK media and called on…
Reuters · Oct 31, 2022 UK warns Russia of severe consequences if nuclear weapons used in Ukraine Britain on Monday warned Russian President Vladimir Putin of severe consequences if Moscow uses nuclear weapons in Ukraine, saying such a step would change the nature of the conflict.
AAP · Oct 31, 2022 Melbourne Cup history beckons for McEvoy Kerrin McEvoy will have a record-equalling fourth Melbourne Cup win in his sights when he rides UK stayer Deauville Legend in the $8 million race.
Birmingham Post · Oct 31, 2022 Huge new tri-modal Yorkshire site eyes links with Leeds and Humber ports by water, rail and road £54m land deal done for Konect 62, planned for a former coal mine by the Aire and Calder Navigation and strategic freight network
The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2022 UK ministers to scrap target of cutting 91,000 civil service jobs Graduate fast-stream recruitment to resume but jobs target could be replaced by budget cuts
The Conversation · Oct 31, 2022 Ukraine war: another round of pointless and dangerous escalation as Putin blocks grain exports Following an attack on the Russian Black Sea fleet’s base in the port city of Sevastopol in occupied Crimea, Moscow has suspended its participation in the Black Sea grain initiative. This was a deal to allow grain ships to depart safely from Ukrainian ports which was brokered by the UN…
The National (Scotland) · Oct 31, 2022 Scotland's first refugee councillor slams handling of asylum seekers in Kent THE UK Government’s immigration system “does not respect asylum seekers as human beings”, Scotland’s first refugee councillor has said after…
The Conversation · Oct 31, 2022 70 years of data suggest the Conservatives will suffer a big defeat at the next election -- here's how I worked it out With the UK’s new prime minister in office, it looks like the political turmoil of the last few months is likely to ease, at least for the time being. Rishi Sunak and his fellow MPs must put their political differences aside to focus on stabilising the economy and calming financial…