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UK Reform councillor suspended after Islamophobic and antisemitic posts emerge

A newly elected Reform UK councillor in Plymouth, Ben Rowe, has been suspended from the party following the emergence of social media posts containing Islamophobic and antisemitic content. These controversial posts surfaced before his election victory, leading to an investigation. Rowe's suspension comes amidst Reform UK's significant electoral gains in…

The Times of India · May 12

Risk of drought in UK grows after unusually dry start to spring

Low river levels after dry April means river flows and groundwater levels have fallen ahead of the summer

The Independent UK · May 12

Vodafone Group Q4 Earnings Call Highlights

Vodafone Group (NASDAQ:VOD) said it is entering “a new chapter” as a simpler and stronger business after a three-year transformation spanning its portfolio, capital structure and operating model, while management pointed to continued growth in fiscal 2027 and beyond. Group Chief Executive Margherit

MarketBeat · May 12

UK flight cancellations increase as soaring jet fuel prices hit

Several airlines have trimmed their schedules because of the issue

The Independent UK · May 12

Ousting Keir Starmer is harder than it looks – party rules mean he can choose to keep fighting

Between 2016 and 2024 the UK saw four changes of prime minister by way of a party leadership contest. In that time, even casual observers became familiar with the dramatic process that the Conservative Party uses to topple one leader and select another. Secret letters to the 1922 Committee, the…

The Conversation · May 12

Eurostar eyes direct UK to Switzerland train service by 2030s

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The Independent UK · May 12

Bonnie Tyler ‘remains seriously ill’ but is stable following emergency surgery

The Welsh singer, known for Holding Out For A Hero, was rushed to a hospital near her home in Faro, Portugal, last week for the procedure.

Evening Standard · May 12

Could Andy Burnham become prime minister? Five steps to replace Starmer

These are the steps the current Mayor of Manchester would have to take before becoming the UK’s next prime minister

The Independent UK · May 12

UK flight cancellations increase amid high cost of jet fuel

Aviation analytics company Cirium said as of Tuesday, airlines have axed 296 departures from UK airports this month.

Evening Standard · May 12

The Welsh Conservatives survived the Senedd election – now they must decide what they stand for

The 2026 Senedd (Welsh parliament) election has transformed Welsh politics. Much of the attention has focused on the rise of Plaid Cymru and Reform UK, and on Welsh Labour’s dramatic losses. But another political story has unfolded more quietly in the background.

The Conversation · May 12