Two new Covid-19 variants designated by UKHSA as cases level off The XBB variant is believed to be behind a recent surge in cases in Singapore and has been confirmed in 35 countries Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2022
What is Rishi Sunak’s record on climate change as he pulls out of COP27? The new prime minister has almost always voted against measures to reduce emissions Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2022
Spain travel warning issued from UK Foreign Office The government is warning of risks of 'violence and unrest' Liverpool Echo · Oct 28, 2022
When the UK clocks go back 2022 and why we do it every year explained It's that time of year again with the clocks being turned back by one hour to Greenwich Mean Time. Here is everything you need to know — including whether we get an extra hour in bed Glasgow Live · Oct 28, 2022
Windfall tax must change in face of ‘excessive’ oil profits, Alok Sharma says Exclusive: Outgoing head of climate talks says UK needs to encourage investment in renewables, not fossil fuels The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2022
We cannot let Russia win the war, says Nato chief Stoltenberg Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg has warned Russia cannot win the war otherwise it would embolden authoritarian leaders around the world. Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2022
Parts of UK could see snow within a fortnight after warm Halloween weekend Colder weather will follow after Halloween weekend’s warmer spell The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022
Covid warning as two mutant strains emerge in UK with more than 700 cases Cases of variants BQ.1 and XBB have been recorded across the country. Daily Record · Oct 28, 2022
Two new Covid variants found in UK with hundreds of cases detected The UK Health and Security Agency has warned rapid growth has been identified in the strains The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022
Sailor thought his bruises were caused by 'demanding' job - but it was cancer Ciaran Daniel was just 19 when he was told he had acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, an aggressive form of cancer Wales Online · Oct 28, 2022
Aldi first UK supermarket to increase staff pay to minimum of £11 an hour The supermarket employs more than 40,000 UK staff across the country. Liverpool Echo · Oct 28, 2022
Two new mutant Covid strains emerge in UK with more than 700 confirmed cases More than 700 cases of the BQ.1 strain and a further 18 cases of the so-called "nightmare variant" XBB have been recorded in the UK, although neither are considered variants of concern Daily Mirror · Oct 28, 2022
Plans revealed for matches in Glasgow in UK and Ireland bid for Euro 2028 Glasgow would host six matches if a UK and Ireland bid to host the Euro 2028 men’s football tournament is successful with the city spending £7.5m… The National (Scotland) · Oct 28, 2022
Wales only UK nation to see a fall in Covid infection rate Although infections appear to be dropping in Wales and levelling off in England, they are increasing in both Northern Ireland and Scotland Wales Online · Oct 28, 2022
The Guardian - US · Oct 28, 2022 Twitter takeover: fears raised over disinformation and hate speech EU commissioner says Elon Musk’s platform must ‘fly by our rules’ as UK minister raises concerns over content moderation
Daily Mirror · Oct 28, 2022 16 spooky Halloween events across the UK this weekend for the whole family Let the ghoul times roll as the scary season approaches by taking your family to one of these Halloween adventures in places including Oxfordshire, London and Cornwall
Dublin Live · Oct 28, 2022 Pulp announce Dublin gig at St Anne's Park as part of reunion tour The Britpop legends have confirmed their first live shows in a decade
Wales Online · Oct 28, 2022 There is a ‘pent-up’ demand for mentoring in the small business community Too many leaders amongst the country's 5.5 million small and medium-sized businesses are yet to take part in mentoring
The National (Scotland) · Oct 28, 2022 Support for independence to grow if UK 'whittles away' at Senedd, peers warn MORE people in Wales may turn towards independence if Westminster continues to override the Senedd’s powers, ministers in the House of Lords…
Wales Online · Oct 28, 2022 People no longer embarrassed about going to charity shops Nearly three-quarters (73%) of UK adults say they are comfortable being seen heading into a charity shop or second-hand store
The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022 All the cost of living help available and how to get the payment Poorer households are expected to be hardest-hit, while eldery people have reported having to choose between heating or eating
The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022 UK and France promise ‘deepening’ partnership to curb Channel crossings Rishi Sunak held his first call since taking office with French president Emmanuel Macron on Friday.
Belfast Live · Oct 28, 2022 Hope Street: Everything you need to know about BBC NI's police drama as return date confirmed The series has proved popular with fans across the UK and beyond
Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2022 Zombie pigeons in the UK: Mystery bird illness turns living birds into zombies Birds infected with the virus will usually die within a few days but this is long enough for it to keep spreading between birds
Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2022 Aldi to pay all UK store staff at least £11 an hour in supermarket first The discount retailer, which employs over 40,000 UK staff, said that all store assistants will receive the new rate from January