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Majority of UK voters see AI as a 'force for bad', major poll reveals

THE majority of people across the UK view artificial intelligence (AI) as a force for bad, according to a major new poll ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 5

'Antique Roadshow' Rare Find: Why Led Zeppelin Wanted To Destroy a Unique Rediscovered Record

A rare, unauthorised Led Zeppelin single featuring 'Whole Lotta Love' has appeared on Antiques Roadshow, where its value was estimated at around £1,000.

International Business Times UK · Oct 5

Hepatitis A symptoms as new cases are confirmed at UK primary schools

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The Independent UK · Oct 5

John Swinney rejects Tory claim he 'misled Scottish parliament' over UK pensions

FIRST Minister John Swinney has denied allegations that he misled the Scottish Parliament with a statement on UK pensions – insisting he has “nothing to explain” ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 5

UK raises illegal work fines to £60,000: Indian gig workers, students and tech firms face stricter right-to-work checks

The UK government has increased the fines for illegal working and made it tougher for gig platforms and subcontractors. This change impacts Indian students, migrant workers, IT companies, and other businesses by enforcing stricter checks on work rights and pushing for more use of digital immigration records. Showing a big…

The Economic Times · Oct 5

Alt-pop artist Wendy Bevan on enlisting Nick Rhodes for her dark, Lynchian new album

UK musician explores themes of seduction, doomed love and human connection on her new album

The Independent UK · Oct 5

Swinney has ‘nothing to explain’ over accusations of misleading Holyrood

The First Minister was accused of misleading Holyrood on the UK Government’s pension reforms.

Evening Standard · Oct 5

The best Christmas market cruises to book now

Cruise editor Marc Shoffman highlights the best routes to float into the festive season

The Independent UK · Oct 5

Suspected Iranian plot to attack UK's Fairford airbase, used by US: What do we know?

US bombers have been withdrawn from RAF Fairford in the UK after five arrests linked to a potential Iranian plot. The arrests, made by counter-terrorism police, resulted from a local farmer's report about suspicious activity near the base. Initially, the suspects were detained under terrorism-related charges, but they were soon…

The Economic Times · Oct 5

UK Social Media Scam Losses Soar 400% as Hackers Hijack Accounts to Trick Friends and Family

Report Fraud says losses from hacked email and social media accounts reached £6.3M in 2025-26, up 417%, as criminals target victims' contacts.

International Business Times UK · Oct 5