UK funding France’s ‘violent tactics’ that will push more migrants into dangerous Channel crossings, charities warn UK-France deal could lead to further deaths in the Channel, ministers warned The Independent UK · Apr 23
Bibby Stockholm asylum barge contractor admits overcharging UK government £118m Australia’s Corporate Travel Management is ‘negotiating commercial arrangements’ to refund the money The Guardian - UK · Apr 23
Ministers refuse to confirm secret fuel price briefings over panic buying fears The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero said it could ‘neither confirm nor deny’ whether briefing notes had been produced. Evening Standard · Apr 23
The Kooks postpone pair of gigs after frontman Luke Pritchard injures back The Kooks have postponed two May shows after frontman Luke Pritchard was ordered to rest following a back injury. BANG Premier · Apr 23
Wealthiest parts of London see double figure drop in house prices London saw the percentage change in house prices in the country while average house prices grew in England The Independent UK · Apr 23
Cost inflation for UK firms jumps to three-year high amid Iran war Survey data also found that private sector growth rebounded this month as firms sought to build up stocks. The Independent UK · Apr 23
Yes reschedule postponed UK Fragile tour to May 2027 Yes will also release their twenty-fourth studio album, Aurora, in June Louder · Apr 23
‘This is not the country I moved to’: the British Indians showing support for Nigel Farage Savitha Prakash, a first-generation immigrant running in local elections in Harrow, says Reform UK aims to ‘put Britain first’ The Guardian - UK · Apr 23
Chinese newcomer Lepas reveals the L4 EV heading for the UK – and I’ve been in it Chery’s fourth UK brand has unveiled its compact electric model and it offers real quality with styling inspired by a Leopard The Independent UK · Apr 23
Why early-career investment and AI training matter for tackling the productivity crisis Without early AI training, the UK's £16bn productivity opportunity will slip away. TechRadar · Apr 23
France and UK renew landmark pact to curb English Channel crossings The aim of the agreement is to prevent illegal crossings of the English Channel. The two countries' interior ministers are due to meet near the northwestern French city of Dunkirk on Thursday. Euronews · Apr 23
UK Under Increasing Cyber Attack Threat with Officials Linking Incidents to Russia, China, and Iran The UK warns of increasing cyber threats from state-backed actors, primarily Russia, China, and Iran, urging stronger cyber resilience across public and private sectors. International Business Times UK · Apr 23
UK signs £650m deal with France to stop illegal migrants crossing English Channel in small boats The United Kingdom has struck a fresh multi-million-pound agreement with France aimed at curbing the rising number of illegal migrants attempting to cross the English Channel in small boats. The Times of India · Apr 23
UK looked at ways to ‘open doors’ to US chlorinated chicken, FoI request shows Exclusive: Documents released to campaign group 38 Degrees reveal UK officials briefed on possibility of altering food standards The Guardian - UK · Apr 23
The Guardian - UK · Apr 23 Rise of the ‘ghost owner’: 18,000 UK vehicles in use without proper records Exclusive: Labour MP calls on DVLA to take action, saying speeding, hit and runs and other crimes are going unpunished
The Guardian - UK · Apr 23 Iran behind low-level ‘hybrid warfare’ attacks in UK and Europe, analysts say Iranian intelligence apparently using intermediaries to sow fear with attacks frequently on Jewish targets
The Guardian - UK · Apr 23 Global Counsel, lobbying firm set up by Mandelson, went bust owing £4.5m just before his arrest – as it happened Firm went bust in February amid fallout from the scandal over Mandelson’s links to Jeffrey Epstein
International Business Times UK · Apr 23 EU Pet Passports Are No Longer Valid for Domestic Animals Travelling to Europe from England, Scotland or Wales British pet owners traveling to the EU face new challenges as EU pet passport rules change, requiring an Animal Health Certificate for each trip, impacting costs and travel plans.
Euronews · Apr 23 Italy under pressure over Kanye ‘Ye’ West gig after UK, France, Poland and Switzerland cancellations The European leg of controversial rapper’s 2026 tour has so far been derailed by several cancellations over his past antisemitic remarks. Gigs in UK, France, Poland and Switzerland have already been axed, and his upcoming Italian concert is now under pressure from trade unions and politicians.
Cycling Weekly · Apr 23 'There's only so much food you can force yourself to eat at 2am': Meet the women daring to ride further Long distance cycling events are typically dominated by male cyclists so we spoke to the women taking them on
Evening Standard · Apr 23 Just six inflatable 'small boats' slashed by French police to stop migrant crossings, admits minister as new deal announced More riot police will be deployed on French beaches to try to prevent tens of thousands of migrants heading to Britain this year
The Times of India · Apr 23 Inside The Devil Wears Prada 2 London premiere: From Meryl Streep to Anne Hathaway, red carpet looks that stole the show The Devil Wears Prada 2 premiered in London on April 22, 2026. Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt graced the red carpet. The film's UK release is highly anticipated. It continues the story of Runway magazine navigating a changing media landscape. The premiere celebrated fashion and cinema.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 23 Iran war hurting UK economy as consumer confidence falls; BP’s new chair suffers investor revolt – as it happened UK consumer optimism drops for third month running, as people grow more worried about the economy and their personal financial situation
Radio France Internationale · Apr 23 France and UK agree to new migrant deal, with funding tied to results France and the United Kingdom have agreed to a new deal to prevent undocumented migrants from crossing the Channel, with France committing to doubling law enforcement presence on the coast, and the UK contributing up to €766 million – some of which will be paid only if France delivers results.