Obesity rates in some countries levelling off or potentially falling, study finds Researchers say rise not inevitable and it is important to unpick what is behind differences in obesity trends The Guardian - UK · May 13
This stylish townhouse is Margate’s best-value boutique hotel HOTELS: As Margate House in Cliftonville gets a new look, Hayley Spencer makes herself at home and samples its comforting restaurant The Independent UK · May 13
Princess Kate's Royal Comeback: Prince William's Wife 'Energised' For First Overseas Trip Since Cancer Diagnosis Princess Kate is visiting Italy from May 13–14 for her first overseas trip since her cancer diagnosis, with aides calling the visit focused on early years work a key step in her recovery. International Business Times UK · May 13
London man shot outside father’s restaurant after family refuses to pay £1 lakh to Turkish gang A 38-year-old man was shot outside his family’s popular Turkish restaurant in east London after they allegedly refused to pay £100,000 to a feared north London gang, a UK court has heard. The Times of India · May 13
Philips Smart Lighting has launched a surprising number of new smart lights all at once – here's the full list Most of them should arrive by next month T3 · May 13
Paedophile Pretended To Be a Mute Wheelchair-User To Escape Child Sexual Abuse Case A UK man who pretended to be a mute wheelchair user to avoid prosecution for child sexual abuse has been jailed for 15 years after his deception was exposed. International Business Times UK · May 13
The UAE tries hard to keep its reputation spotless. But with the war in Sudan, how can it? Outrage is mounting about the Gulf country’s complicity in Sudan’s catastrophic civil war – and it might be starting to hit them where it hurts, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik The Guardian - UK · May 13
Watch: UK Parliament revives centuries-old ritual before King’s Speech Black Rod was symbolically denied entry to the House of Commons during the ceremonial opening of the UK Parliament ahead of King Charles III’s speech. Euronews · May 13
‘Whether Starmer stays or goes...’: Larry the Cat’s viral post steals spotlight amid UK political drama As new political chaos hit UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer amid growing discussion around his leadership, many social media users appeared to rally behind one familiar Downing Street figure who has outlasted governments, cabinet reshuffles and political turmoil for years, Larry the Cat. The Times of India · May 13
New laws to fine businesses who pay suppliers late a ‘historic moment’, SMEs say Measures to tackle poor practices by firms when it comes to paying their suppliers were welcomed by the industry. The Independent UK · May 13
Is there a hantavirus vaccine? Scientists race to develop one for new strain A deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has raised fears over emerging viruses with no cure or vaccine. The UK government had already commissioned researchers to develop what could become the world’s first hantavirus vaccine Euronews · May 13
US-based internet suicide forum implicated in 160 UK deaths fined £950,000 Ofcom attempts to block UK access to site cited in multiple coroners’ reports as it levies fine under Online Safety Act The Guardian - UK · May 13
Nigel Farage faces parliamentary watchdog investigation over £5m gift The Reform UK leader received the gift from Thailand-based cryptocurrency investor Christopher Harborne in 2024. Evening Standard · May 13
Is Katie Price In Danger? Friends Raise Alarm Over Lee Andrews' Past In Dubai Katie Price's new 'Owned by Lee' tattoo has alarmed friends, who fear she's ignoring serious allegations about husband Lee Andrews' past in Dubai and the risks to her future. International Business Times UK · May 13
T3 · May 13 HBO Max is my new favourite streaming service – it's just a shame it could be dead within a year It might have only just launched in the UK, but the future of HBO Max is looking uncertain
The Independent UK · May 13 Nigel Farage faces parliamentary watchdog probe over £5m gift from crypto billionaire Reform UK leader could face Commons suspension if found to have broken parliamentary rules over donation
The Guardian - UK · May 13 Nigel Farage faces inquiry over £5m gift from crypto billionaire Watchdog to examine whether Reform UK leader should have declared sum he received before entering parliament
International Business Times UK · May 13 Worse Than the Truss Shock? Experts Warn UK Markets Are Entering Dangerous Territory UK borrowing costs rise above 5%, sparking fears of fiscal strain amid inflation, political uncertainty, and global pressures that are fueling market instability.
The Independent UK · May 13 Prison service rebuked for exposing prisoners to dangerous levels of cancer-causing gas Exclusive: MoJ faces rare sanction after exposing prisoners and staff to high levels of radon over prolonged period
The Conversation · May 13 After a complete collapse, where does Welsh Labour go from here? May 7 will go down as the worst election in the history of Welsh Labour. More than a century of electoral dominance ended with the party sitting in opposition in the Senedd (Welsh parliament) for the first time.
The Conversation · May 13 Other countries can learn from the UK’s successful shift to fortnightly bin collections The government has recently introduced simpler rules on recycling in England, planning to end the confusion of different types of waste being collected in different postcodes. Scotland and Northern Ireland already operate (or are updating) their own devolved recycling laws that are equivalent to England’s simpler recycling system.
The Conversation · May 13 Cannabis: it’s medicine if you’re rich enough – a crime if you’re not In Britain, whether cannabis is treated as medicine or a crime may depend less on medical need than on the ability to pay. In 2018, the UK government changed drug policy, allowing specialist doctors to prescribe cannabis-based medicinal products.
The Independent UK · May 13 Far-right politician threatens to sue Starmer after he’s banned from march IN FULL
The Independent UK · May 13 I’m a wheelchair user – these are the best accessible self-catering stays in the UK From a stylish Newquay retreat to a clutch of accessible cottages in Fife, our expert recommends her favourite places to stay
The Independent UK · May 13 Majority of Britain’s millionaires are willing to pay more tax, report finds The findings come amid concerns of a millionaire exodus in the UK