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Organised crime gangs using staggering number of UK vape and candy shops as fronts, warns report

In some parts of the UK, the groups may be operating through as many as half of all vape retailers

The Independent UK · Apr 29

Cheaper to rent than buy UK homes after Iran war sparks surge in mortgage rates

The shift has been driven by borrowing costs moving higher since the beginning of March

The Independent UK · Apr 29

Experts warn world food system could collapse without urgent action

One expert argued that humanity is currently driving a ‘mass extinction event’

The Independent UK · Apr 29

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Calls for ‘urgent action’ as millions of UK households forced to skip meals amid cost of living crisis

Which? is calling for urgent policy interventions outlined in a manifesto launched in Parliament this week to tackle unfair rip-offs and improve access to essentials

The Independent UK · Apr 29

New leukaemia treatment could reduce need for chemotherapy in ‘major step forward’

Doctors have found a gentler treatment for children whose leukaemia has come back, which could boost survival and quality of life

The Independent UK · Apr 29

London's loneliest areas revealed as Bethnal Green tops national list

London accounts for half of the ten constituencies where people are most likely to say they often feel lonely, with deep pockets of isolation within the city

Evening Standard · Apr 29

Are UK staycations on the rise? Conflict abroad and rising fuel prices push travellers to domestic stays

Airbnb, Haven and Butlins have all reported an increase in interest in UK holidays

The Independent UK · Apr 29

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How to watch 'Prisoner' online from anywhere — stream action thriller

Tahar Rahim and Izuka Hoyle lead Sky's new six-part thriller, and its setup is simple enough to sell itself.

Tom’s Guide · Apr 29

Dinner on a gold plate, then a snub: an uneven US welcome for King Charles III

Zohran Mamdani said he would not meet UK monarch privately, noting Indian diamond claimed by crown in 1849

The Guardian - US · Apr 29

King would have probably helped with military strikes against Iran, says Trump

The president has repeatedly lambasted the UK for failing to join attacks on Tehran and branded Sir Keir Starmer weak and indecisive

Evening Standard · Apr 29

Trump gives rambling answer on whether Ukraine or Iran war will end first — and mixes up the countries

The president delivered wide-ranging rant as Artemis II crew looked on inside the White House

The Independent UK · Apr 29

Senior UK ministers deride Rachel Reeves’s reported plan of year-long rent freeze

Housing secretary and housing minister latest to criticise idea, which has also been ruled out by No 10

The Guardian - UK · Apr 29

Rachel Reeves’s plan to mandate how pension funds invest was always a mistake

You can understand the motivation – more UK investment by UK funds means faster UK growth – but fiduciary duty trumps all

The Guardian - UK · Apr 29

Nigel Farage referred to standards watchdog over undisclosed £5m gift

Rival parties demand investigation as Tory party chair refers Reform UK leader to commissioner over gift from crypto tycoon

The Guardian - UK · Apr 29

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The Independent UK · Apr 29

Starmer told to tackle ‘pandemic’ of antisemitism after two Jewish men stabbed in terror attack

The suspected attacker, 45, has a history of serious violence and mental health issues, police said

Evening Standard · Apr 29

Major new coach service linking Stansted Airport and Finsbury Park launches amid efforts to ease congestion

Operator Flibco said the route would provide a greener and cheaper direct connection for passengers and staff

The Independent UK · Apr 29

Omoda and Jaecoo to more than double car line-up in aggressive growth push

The Times of India · Apr 29

UK study finds earlier miscarriage support could save 10,000 pregnancies each year

A recent study highlights that providing specialized care following a woman's first miscarriage may help avert countless pregnancy losses each year in the UK. At present, women typically receive support only after experiencing three miscarriages. Timely interventions—such as diagnosing potential health issues—could dramatically lower the chances of subsequent miscarriages while…

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Evening Standard · Apr 29

Beckham praises King’s ‘powerful words’ after US state visit speeches

The monarch delivered two addresses in Washington DC, with former footballer Sir David Beckham saying he showed ‘remarkable elegance and humour’.

The Independent UK · Apr 29

Are plug-in solar panels worth buying in the UK? Our energy editor explains

Plug-in solar panels could make home solar more accessible, but their lower cost comes with clear limits

The Independent UK · Apr 29

Ukraine war briefing: Drone strike sparks ‘massive’ fire at Russian oil refinery

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The Independent UK · Apr 29

Fox's World Cup coverage will have British flavor, with 6 of 9 play-by-play commentators from UK

Fox will use British play-by-play commentators for six of its nine announcer teams at this year’s World Cup, adding Ian Crocker, Darren Fletcher and Mark Scott to Ian Darke, Derek Rae and Jacqui Oatley

The Independent UK · Apr 29

Men accused of being approached by Russian contact to attack Starmer-linked assets in London

A British court has heard that two men from Ukraine and a Romanian man were allegedly offered payment by a Russian-speaking contact to set fires last year to property linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Tom’s Hardware · Apr 29

OpenAI has effectively abandoned first-party Stargate data centers in favor of more flexible deals — company now prefers to lease compute and says Stargate is an umbrella term

OpenAI has reportedly modified its arrangement on several Stargate projects, leaving the direct ownership set up and instead preferring to lease compute from other partners who took on the direct risk of investing in the infrastructure.

The Independent UK · Apr 29

I’ve been in Volkswagen’s new electric Polo, a sub-£25k EV with buttons, big space and up to 283 miles of range

Orders open now ahead of late-2026 UK arrival as new ID. Polo lines up against Renault 5, Cupra Raval and Hyundai Ioniq 3

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