UK services industry faces ‘short-lived’ rebound as costs rise sharply The S&P Global UK services PMI survey showed a reading of 52.7 in April, up from 50.5 the previous month. The Independent UK · May 6
From V2 rocket-scarred London to Ukraine: how nature thrives in bomb craters In the UK capital, Bomb Crater Pond is full of wildlife, while scientists studying land obliterated by recent Russian blasts 1,500 miles away have seen ‘how quickly nature begins to heal itself’ The Guardian - UK · May 6
Why prime suspect in Madeleine McCann’s disappearance may never face trial in the UK IN FULL The Independent UK · May 6
Around 13,000 flights have been cancelled this summer – is your holiday in peril? Exclusive: Two million fewer seats will be available globally but the vast majority of trips from the UK will go ahead The Independent UK · May 6
Hantavirus won’t be allowed to spread in UK when Brits on stricken ship return, says Foreign Secretary British passengers on the hantavirus-infected MV Hondius are set to be sent back to the UK after it docks in Tenerife Evening Standard · May 6
UK regulator launches review of ‘aggressive’ claims management firms amid compensation concerns FCA focuses on marketing, misleading ads, unfair exit fees and people being signed up without their permission The Guardian - UK · May 6
Proxies carrying out antisemitic attacks in UK could face 14 years in prison Plans to be included in king’s speech will allow tougher action against proxies for foreign powers such as Iran The Guardian - UK · May 6
Iran war could cause job losses in Britain, minister warns Pat McFadden said the impact of the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz could feed through to the UK labour market. Evening Standard · May 6
How to watch Amandaland season 2 online from anywhere Here's how to watch Amandaland season 2 online from anywhere in the world, completely FREE, as Lucy Punch and Joanna Lumley return for more chaos. TechRadar · May 6
Madeleine McCann prime suspect may not be extradited to UK to face trial due to Brexit, legal experts say The former head of extradition at the Crown Prosecution Service says that there is ‘no possibility’ that Brueckner will face charges in the UK because it is not in the EU The Independent UK · May 6
What working-class boys need to succeed at school: respect and open conversations Across the UK, working‑class boys are navigating an unprecedented convergence of pressures. There are entrenched gaps between working-class boys and their peers in their levels of attainment at every stage of education. The Conversation · May 6
‘Our competitors are everyone’: Joybuy leads ‘China’s Amazon’ into the UK Taking on its US rival in Britain is expected to lead to ‘collateral damage’ for UK retailers The Guardian - UK · May 6
Next to hike prices overseas as it faces higher Iran war cost hit The fashion and homewares chain increased its estimated cost of the Middle East conflict to £47 million from the £15 million guidance given in March. Evening Standard · May 6
Retailer Next warns of clothing and homeware price hikes as costs increase due to Iran war Brand increased its estimated cost of Middle East conflict to £47 million - up from predicted £15 million The Independent UK · May 6
International Business Times UK · May 6 Trump Frozen Out of Yerevan Summit: New Alliance Attended by UK, Canada, European Leaders and Hosted by Armenia The Yerevan summit in Armenia marked a shift in global alliances, with Canada and European leaders seeking new partnerships amid US policy uncertainties and Trump's absence.
The Guardian - UK · May 6 Apps, activists and an ‘air war’: Essex campaign is test of Reform UK’s professionalisation Nigel Farage’s pary sees this week’s local elections as showcase for new, sleeker approach borrowing from an unlikely source
Tom’s Guide · May 6 How to watch 'Amandaland' season 2 online from anywhere — stream for free Amanda is back to complicate life in SoHa. Here's how to watch 'Amandaland' season 2 on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from anywhere.
The Independent UK · May 6 Ticket touts to face criminal charges in Government crackdown ahead of Euro 2028 It’s part of a broader strategy aiming at positioning the UK as a preferred destination for major sports events
The Guardian - UK · May 6 Wednesday briefing: How Trump’s attempt to reopen to strait of Hormuz brought war closer again In today’s newsletter: The brief US effort to steer trapped vessels through the waterway put the fragile ceasefire under strain
The Guardian - UK · May 6 Palestinian ambassador protests to Foreign Office over ’erasure’ by British Museum Objection after museum removes word ‘Palestine’ from list of countries of ancient Levant and Egypt and from some explanatory panels
The Guardian - UK · May 6 Rare pregnancy complication has put UK women into ‘emergency surgery’ Scores of women have told how they were affected by placenta accreta spectrum for an awareness campaign
The Guardian - UK · May 6 EU trade deal could force UK to restrict use of weedkiller linked to cancer Glyphosate is currently sprayed on cereal and pulse crops to dessicate them and make them easier to harvest
The Guardian - UK · May 6 Labour’s nationwide collapse risks making Nigel Farage the face of the UK’s fragile union Scottish and Welsh nationalism will be further radicalised if Reform UK sets the tone of debate over inclusion in the British state, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr