UK unemployment shows surprise fall to 4.9% as pay growth drops to lowest in five years Bank of England expected to keep interest rates on hold as Iran war casts shadow over labour market The Guardian - UK · Apr 21
Cattle breed whose ancestors lived with Celts added to priority at-risk list UK’s Rare Breeds Survival Trust says calf numbers of white park cattle last year were less than two-thirds of 2022 level The Guardian - UK · Apr 21
£3.20 vs £1.80: Sainsbury's Threatens 'Egg-Swappers' With Police Action as Premium Eggs Are Swapped for Cheaper Ones Sainsbury's warns customers against swapping premium eggs for cheaper ones, threatening police action amid rising shoplifting incidents. The move highlights growing retail theft concerns in the UK International Business Times UK · Apr 21
Palantir manifesto described as ‘ramblings of a supervillain’ amid UK contract fears Alarm caused by posts of Alex Karp, tech firm’s CEO, championing US military dominance and of AI weapons The Guardian - UK · Apr 21
Tequila overtakes gin as the UK’s favourite warm-weather spirit Publicans say celebrity-backed brands have helped the take-up of a ‘slightly lighter alternative’ to the classic G&T The Guardian - UK · Apr 21
Labour’s great green energy plan could be a legacy as vital as the NHS Ed Miliband has a rare chance to do for the climate what Nye Bevan did for health: create something future generations will be proud of, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee The Guardian - UK · Apr 21
The true UK cult stories behind Netflix’s Unchosen: ‘They’re living close by’ Netflix psychological thriller is based on the real stories of former cult members The Independent UK · Apr 21
How to watch 'Farmer Wants a Wife' season 4 online from anywhere As Sean, Braden and Brett separate the genuine prospects from those in it for the country aesthetic, here's how to watch "Farmer Wants a Wife" season 4 online. Tom’s Guide · Apr 21
Starmer-Mandelson latest: Labour MPs turn on PM over vetting scandal - but Reeves rules out leadership contest MPs warned of a ‘a toxic culture’ taking hold at No 10 The Independent UK · Apr 21
Fresh Blow for Harry and Meghan as Four in Five Britons Oppose Them Using Sussex Titles for Profit, Six Years After 'Megxit' Britons overwhelmingly oppose Harry and Meghan using their Sussex titles for profit, according to a new UK poll six years after their royal exit. International Business Times UK · Apr 21
AI job scams are booming – and I was fooled by one. Here is how to avoid them Fraudsters are using the promise of fake roles to trick job-seekers out of money, personal information or both, and with the help of AI they are more convincing than ever. But there are ways to spot them The Guardian - UK · Apr 21
'Unpleasant And Dangerous': Nigel Farage Officially Turns On Elon Musk's X Nigel Farage has attacked Elon Musk's X as a 'very unpleasant, very dangerous place', alleging 'utterly appalling' abuse of Reform UK's ethnic minority candidates as his relationship with Musk sours amid the billionaire's backing for rival party Restore Britain. International Business Times UK · Apr 21
Family thank donors after British baby has life-saving blood transfusion while still in the womb Doctors think Arthur Ransom is the youngest patient in the UK to have had a blood transfusion, delivered when his mother was just 16 weeks pregnant. The Independent UK · Apr 20
Electricity generators threatened with higher windfall taxes in bid to ensure stable prices Move marks UK government’s most radical attempt to weaken impact of soaring wholesale gas prices on electricity costs The Guardian - UK · Apr 20
Evening Standard · Apr 20 BBC Proms to celebrate American classical music The line-up includes music from leading orchestras, conductors and soloists from the UK and around the world.
Evening Standard · Apr 20 Family of UK’s youngest blood transfusion recipient express gratitude to donors Intrauterine transfusion are needed for extremely unwell babies while they are still in the womb.
The Independent UK · Apr 20 TikTok content creators to benefit from new feature to help grow their businesses The creator card went through a “soft launch” trial period and is now being rolled out
International Business Times UK · Apr 20 Queen Elizabeth II Remembered: Inside the Plans for Her 100th Birthday The UK marks Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday with memorial events, including a new charity, exhibitions, and a documentary celebrating her legacy.
The Times of India · Apr 20 Who is Twin S? Rapper linked in rumours after Klaudia Glam injured in Gabrielle Carrington London crash case Klaudia Glam was injured in a serious London incident involving Gabrielle Carrington, who has been arrested. Police have not confirmed any death or motive yet. Rumours linking UK rapper Twin S to the fight are spreading online, but there is no official proof. Authorities continue to investigate while many claims…
The Guardian - UK · Apr 20 Peter Mandelson: a timeline of his appointment as UK ambassador to US Keir Starmer details vetting procedure overruled by the FCDO and culminated in his decision to appoint Mandelson
The Independent UK · Apr 20 Reform UK’s new immigration plan ‘not serious or workable’, experts say IN FULL
Louder · Apr 20 Sammy Hagar downsizes Best Of All Worlds UK tour to more "intimate" venues "After waiting 30 years to come back, we really wanted to get this right"
The Times of India · Apr 20 Who is Lord Michael Farmer? Laura Loomer targets Candace Owens father in law as feud turns personal Candace Owens and Laura Loomer’s online feud has now involved Lord Michael Farmer, Owens’ father-in-law. Loomer directly questioned him on X, making the situation more personal. Farmer, a British businessman and UK peer, had earlier shared his views on antisemitism and Israel in 2024. Neither Farmer nor Owens has responded…
Cycling News · Apr 20 First-ever team time trial at Tour de France Femmes set for London in 2027 and 'will feel surreal' for British riders as details for opening trio of UK stages revealed Full routes of the first two stages in Great Britain also confirmed for next year's Grand Départ
The Guardian - UK · Apr 20 British Jews feel ‘under siege’ and worry about children wearing religious symbols in public Antisemitism has been rising in years since 7 October attacks, including recent arson attacks at Jewish sites