Home batteries: a ‘gamechanger’ for cutting energy bills? As fuel prices soar, millions of Britons could reduce their electricity costs by installing home storage The Guardian - UK · May 9
‘We are talking about energy security for Europe’: Norway doubles down on oil and gas production Norway’s energy minister says country has a ‘responsibility’ to address shortfalls caused by wars in Ukraine and Middle East The Guardian - UK · May 9
TV tonight: jazz club crooning, dad dancing and Simply Red hits Mick Hucknall belts out all the tunes on stage in Chile. Plus, the wonderfeul Hannah Waddingham hosts SNL UK! Here’s what to watch this evening The Guardian - UK · May 9
From The Sheep Detectives to Rivals: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead Hugh Jackman and Emma Thompson star in a farmyard mystery, while the spirited bonkbuster returns for a smutty second outing The Guardian - UK · May 9
Worried Britons ‘prepping’ for major disruption with stash of tins and cash, survey shows Fears over a natural disaster or cyber-attack are pushing households into contingency planning, Link survey shows The Guardian - UK · May 9
‘₹5 lakh salary, but still unhappy’: 26-year-old NRI in UK says he misses life in India For years, moving abroad has been considered the ultimate dream for many Indians. Better salaries, a higher standard of living, global exposure, and career growth often make countries like the UK, US, and Canada seem like the perfect destination for a better life. But behind the polished Instagram posts and… Whats Hot · May 8
Friday briefing: What the local election results tell us so far In today’s newsletter: gains for Reform and losses for Labour in early results, but experts say overall picture underlines ‘the fracturing of British politics’ The Guardian - UK · May 8
Hantavirus cruise ship still days away from docking in Tenerife The boat left the shores of Cape Verde at 6.15pm UK time on Wednesday, Oceanwide Expeditions said. Evening Standard · May 7
Shopping visits fall as Middle East conflict takes toll on consumer confidence UK footfall fell 3.9% year-on-year over March and April, according to latest figures. Evening Standard · May 7
UK schools should remove pupils’ online photos as AI blackmail threat grows, say experts Criminals are manipulating pictures found on school websites and social media to create sexually explicit images The Guardian - UK · May 7
The diet that could slash your risk of developing high blood pressure by almost a third Making a few simple changes to your plate could drastically improve health, say researchers The Independent UK · May 7
Harry pays heartfelt tribute to Sir David Attenborough for 100th birthday Prince Harry hailed the veteran broadcaster as ‘more than a broadcaster,’ instead calling him a ‘secular saint’ The Independent UK · May 7
Harry pays tribute to ‘secular saint’ Sir David Attenborough at 100 The Duke of Sussex highlighted Sir David’s skill in appealing to young people and said the broadcaster has ‘bypassed the generational gap’. Evening Standard · May 7
Labour could lose up to 1,850 councillors in local elections, polling expert predicts Polling guru Lord Robert Hayward suggested heavy losses for Labour as the party faces challenges from Reform UK and the Green Party The Independent UK · May 7
Marie Claire · May 7 How to Watch 'Love Island UK' in the U.S. This Summer The reality franchise returns this June to offer a double-dose of steamy dating drama.
Euronews · May 7 UK to summon Chinese ambassador after convictions over spying on Hong Kong dissidents The two men were found to have carried out intel gathering missions on political dissidents residing in the UK wanted by Chinese authorities. One witness reported the pair threatened to arrest him on foreign soil due to his continued opposition.
Evening Standard · May 7 EastEnders to explore Denise Fox blood cancer storyline The BBC soap opera will see the salon manager, played by Diane Parish, diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia.
The Independent UK · May 7 UK border official and former Hong Kong cop convicted of assisting Chinese spy agency in Britain A U.K. border official and a former Hong Kong police officer have been convicted of assisting China’s spy agency by conducting “shadow” policing operations in Britain
The Independent UK · May 7 UK drivers could save almost £1,000 a year by switching to electric vehicles amid rising petrol prices IN FULL
Evening Standard · May 7 UK Government welcomes Supreme Court ruling on Troubles legacy legislation A spokesperson said the judgment ‘shows that the Government was right to address the main flaw in the Legacy Act – namely conditional immunity’.
The Guardian - UK · May 7 Royal Navy tracks Russian frigate for one month off UK coast Moscow steps up maritime presence in North Sea after UK threats to seize shadow fleet oil tankers
The Guardian - UK · May 7 Meta sues Ofcom over fines regime for breaches of Online Safety Act Facebook and Instagram owner claims charges should not be calculated based on a company’s global revenue
Evening Standard · May 7 All the cancelled London flights as airlines slash schedules amid jet fuel shortages Dozens of flights from the capital have already been cancelled in May and many more are expected due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East
Evening Standard · May 7 ‘Strong confidence and mutual trust’ between UK and Irish governments – Martin Taoiseach Micheal Martin was speaking after being pressed over the UK’s handling of dealing with Northern Ireland’s troubled past.
TechRadar · May 7 BT lays out plans to become 'digital backbone' of the UK for consumers and businesses alike BT reveals new push for consumers and businesses alike as it confirms role as official telco partner for Euro 2028.