Chinese ambassador warns UK not to cross ‘red lines’ over Taiwan Zheng Zeguang says Britain would face serious consequences if it were to ‘follow in the footsteps of the US’ The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2022
Grieving daughters told to pay £10k to bring dad's body home from Ukraine Paul Urey was captured whilst volunteering in the war-torn country in April Manchester Evening News · Aug 16, 2022
Ministers 'warned of Rwanda's torture record before policy announced' MINISTERS pushed ahead with controversial plans to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda despite being specifically warned about the regime’s record of… The National (Scotland) · Aug 16, 2022
No plans for UK to order more supplies of AstraZeneca Covid vaccine JCVI says mRNA vaccines such as the Pfizer and Moderna jabs are the most effective for UK booster programme The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2022
Darius Danesh's last laugh after turning down Simon Cowell to have hit single on his own Darius Danesh Campbell's debut album Dive In landed in the UK top 10 and his single Colourblind was a number one hit, with his success coming after the Pop Idol wannabe sensationally turned down a contract from tycoon Simon Cowell Daily Mirror · Aug 16, 2022
Ukraine aiming to create chaos within Russian forces, Zelenskiy adviser says Exclusive: Mykhailo Podolyak says Russian supply lines will be targeted and predicts similar attacks to last week’s explosion at Crimean airbase The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2022
UK starts dispute proceedings, claiming exclusion from EU scientific research Liz Truss is seeking ‘formal consultations’ after Horizon programme grants to scientists under Brexit treaty were cancelled The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2022
Giant waterspout emerges from sea as UK is hit with thunderstorms and flooding The tornadic waterspout emerged off the south coast near Fowey, Cornwall, with the Met Office warning of a major change in the "weather regime" after days of scorching sun Daily Mirror · Aug 16, 2022
Quiet quitting: why doing less at work could be good for you – and your employer In many offices (not to mention on Zoom, Teams and Slack), employees and managers alike are whispering about the “great resignation”. The UK saw a sharp rise in people quitting their jobs in 2021, and one fifth of UK workers still say they plan to resign in the next year… The Conversation · Aug 16, 2022
Foreign Office official raised ‘stark’ criticisms of Rwanda plan, court hears Guardian, BBC and Times seek release of documents about policy of sending asylum seekers abroad The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2022
UK Government issues update on Monkeypox vaccine as shortage pauses rollout The UK Health Security Agency has announced a shortage of Monkeypox vaccines as doses will run out by the end of August. A delivery of 100,000 doses is expected to arrive “later in September”. Wales Online · Aug 16, 2022
Expert issues speeding warning to drivers amid thunderstorm and heavy rain in UK Drivers have been warned that they need to take care on the roads, especially in the bad weather leaving the roads wet. But when it comes to speeding, what should you know? Glasgow Live · Aug 16, 2022
Khloe Kardashian shares new trailer for The Kardashians season 2 ahead of launch The second season of the Kardashians will launch next month, with the highly-anticipated return of the reality TV show to be available through Disney Plus in the UK, whilst airing on Hulu in the US Daily Mirror · Aug 16, 2022
UK emergency Alerts: How do they work and when to expect one? Emergency alerts will not be broadcast to phones on 2G and 3G networks. Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2022
Daily Mirror · Aug 16, 2022 Best online sign-up betting offers and bonuses in August 2022 Here are a list of some of the best betting offers in the UK right now ahead of the new Premier League season
Liverpool Echo · Aug 16, 2022 Merseyside council updates monkeypox response as doses run out across UK Councillor Jason Walsh said: "What we saw from the pandemic is that things can travel quite quickly. I think the wider response has been disappointing"
The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2022 More than 30 holidaymakers consider legal action after getting sick at Turkey hotel The food was lukewarm and the dirty pool was not cleaned, guests claimed
Bristol Post · Aug 16, 2022 Plea for Bristol landlords to give up property for a refugee family Brislington Welcome community group is working tirelessly to rehouse a refugee family in Bristol
Daily Mirror · Aug 16, 2022 London wants to take water from another region's reservoir to solve capital's drought The GMB Union thinks a Victorian plan to move water via the river Severn, the Cotswold canals into the river Thames to deal with predictable and expected periodic droughts in London and the South East
Edinburgh Live · Aug 16, 2022 Acclaimed Edinburgh bar named one of UK's best at National Restaurant Awards Great news for this brilliant bar, by far and away one of the best in the city and one of the best in the UK too - here's how you can vote for the team to get the win!
The National (Scotland) · Aug 16, 2022 Pause on international aid payments 'will cost lives', Tories warned THE UK Government has paused international aid payments other than in exceptional circumstances, it is understood, in a move experts say is likely…
Liverpool Echo · Aug 16, 2022 Liverpool store's success during 1990s before UK health crisis led to collapse It started in Liverpool in the 1940s but saw profits rocket by the change in fashion in the 1990s
The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2022 Royal Mail to extend free doorstep parcel collection amid pay dispute Company is trying to boost UK business as workers prepare for strike action that it says will push it into loss
Glasgow Live · Aug 16, 2022 British Gas and Octopus Energy delivers 'significant' plan to UK Government to freeze bills The top energy companies are urging the UK Government to freeze gas and electricity bills before the end of the year, as millions of Brits face a torrid, cold winter.
Wales Online · Aug 16, 2022 Brits spending less money on food in cost of living crisis - but still dining out A study of six European countries revealed how they are adapting their spending habits on food in light of the cost-of-living crisis proving that many are not choosing to cut out dining out