Northern Lights set to light up UK skies today – here’s when to see them IN FULL The Independent UK · May 13
Cold front moves across UK as forecasters warn of hail and thunder Outbreaks of hail and thunder are expected as we move into the weekend The Independent UK · May 13
Ten more Brits linked to cruise ship flown to UK for hantavirus monitoring IN FULL The Independent UK · May 13
Anker launches most advanced balcony energy storage system yet – and this time the UK isn’t missing out It's designed to help households make greater use of home solar energy with minimal installation T3 · May 13
Global oil inventories falling at record pace amid Iran war; US producer price inflation hits four-year high – as it happened IEA warns that mounting supply losses from the Strait of Hormuz are depleting global oil inventories at a record pace The Guardian - UK · May 13
UK Renters’ Rights Act: Landlords face £7,000 fine if ‘Information Sheet’ isn’t given to tenants by May 31, 2026; Know how to download New rules under the UK Renters’ Rights Act 2025 require landlords to give tenants an official Information Sheet. This document explains changes to tenancies. Landlords must provide this by May 31, 2026, or face fines. All tenancies will now be periodic, offering tenants more flexibility. Existing written agreements do not… The Economic Times · May 13
Wednesday briefing: How much longer can Keir Starmer cling to power? In today’s newsletter: A leadership crisis once again grips Westminster, with the Labour party currently split, the prime minister may not last the week The Guardian - UK · May 13
'We're buzzing': Octopus Energy is giving away more free electricity to its 8 million customers — and it could stop the UK wasting £1.5 billion to shut down wind farms Octopus Energy is expanding free electricity schemes as renewable oversupply forces costly shutdowns of wind farms across the national grid. TechRadar · May 13
Britons connected to cruise ship outbreak of hantavirus to complete isolation in UK IN FULL The Independent UK · May 13
Three-quarters of UK millionaires would be happy to pay more tax, research finds Despite concerns super-rich are leaving due to tax burdens, 88% of those surveyed were proud to live in UK and would pay more to fund public services The Guardian - UK · May 12
Older people risk mental decline if they do long hours of caring, UK study shows Researchers find 50+ hours a week can be detrimental to health but lighter responsibilities have positive effect The Guardian - UK · May 12
More than 12 million UK adults at risk of ‘pension poverty’ when they retire, experts warn The Scottish Widows forecast projects retirement outcomes for people aged 22 to 65 based on their savings, behaviours and income sources The Independent UK · May 12
12.2m UK adults at risk of pension poverty in later life, report estimates Factors people can control when pension saving can ‘easily be thrown off course’ by external events such as rising bills, Scottish Widows said. Evening Standard · May 12
The Gail’s sandwich that contains more salt than five McDonald’s cheeseburgers 546 sandwiches, wraps, rolls, and baguettes sold across supermarkets and high street chains were analysed The Independent UK · May 12
The Independent UK · May 12 Expert explains why nearly half of homes in the UK are failing to sell – with many sellers making the same mistake Zoopla said that, according to its own data, the average home sold for 3.5 per cent below the asking price in the first quarter of 2026
Evening Standard · May 12 Gail's sandwich contains the salt of five McDonald's cheeseburgers Action on Salt & Sugar found the amount of salt in one Gail’s sandwich was the equivalent of five McDonald’s cheeseburgers
Marie Claire · May 12 How to Watch 'The Celebrity Traitors UK' Season 2 in the U.S. Get ready to see HBO stars, pop girlies, and an Oscar nominee face off in the game of deception.
The Guardian - UK · May 12 Capacity of lifts not kept up with UK obesity levels, study shows Research on weight limits of elevators made in UK and Europe 1972-2004 raises concerns over safety and equity
TechRadar · May 12 'Thanks for your patience' — Spotify is back online after a major outage that impacted thousands of users Spotify experienced major problems for several hours on May 12, 2026. Here's everything we know.
The Guardian - AU · May 12 Morning Mail: Chalmers sells budget as ‘road to reform’, Starmer fights on in UK, why the gothic look is back Jim Chalmers delivers ambitious program for tax change and intergenerational fairness
The Guardian - UK · May 12 How Keir Starmer lost authority over two days of confusion and drama Labour leader remains UK prime minister despite mounting calls to step down before state opening of parliament
The Economic Times · May 12 US Treasury yields hit 5%: Why investors are dumping bonds as oil prices and inflation rise amid US-Iran conflict US Treasury yields today: Global bond markets are experiencing unease. Rising oil prices and persistent inflation are reshaping interest rate expectations in the US and globally. US Treasury yields are climbing as inflation fears intensify. This situation is causing investors to rethink Federal Reserve rate cut possibilities. UK bond markets…
MarketBeat · May 12 Ampco-Pittsburgh Q1 Earnings Call Highlights Ampco-Pittsburgh (NYSE:AP) reported higher first-quarter 2026 revenue but lower adjusted EBITDA, as strength in its Air and Liquid Processing segment was offset by mix and timing issues in its forged and cast engineered products business. Chief Executive Officer Brett McBrayer said consolidated adj
Evening Standard · May 12 Up to Starmer if he quits, says Trump as he renews attack on UK energy stance The US president also argued Britain needs to get ‘tough on immigration’.
The Independent UK · May 12 Trump says Starmer is ‘windmilling UK to death’ and issues verdict on whether PM should resign IN FULL