Starmer: UK and France to lead mission in Strait of Hormuz when war ends But US President Donald Trump belittled the efforts of the Nato nations. Evening Standard · Apr 17
This is what should have happened in Mandelson’s security vetting ANALYSIS: Developed Vetting is designed to insulate the UK against employing people in sensitive jobs who are vulnerable to blackmail or bribery, writes Sam Kiley The Independent UK · Apr 17
UK Shoppers Warned: AI Could Push Grocery Prices Up or Down Based on Weather, Demand and Time of Day UK supermarkets are preparing for a shift toward AI-driven dynamic pricing as electronic shelf labels (ESLs) are rolled out across major stores. International Business Times UK · Apr 17
Travis Pastrana Just Got a Hayabusa-Powered Wheelie Truck, And Let Me Drive It Working with the UK's Liam Doran, Travis Pastrana just took possession of a Suzuki Hayabusa-powered mini truck and it does drift wheelies, which are awesome. RideApart · Apr 17
Mandelson vetting storm: All the new revelations as Foreign Office chief is sacked Sir Olly Robbins has left his role after it emerged that the Foreign Office overruled a security vetting process to clear Peter Mandelson to become UK ambassador to the US Evening Standard · Apr 17
Labour Pension Plan Sparks Fury After MPs Back Power to Direct Retirement Savings MPs approved plans allowing ministers to influence pension investments, raising concerns about political control and risks to long-term retirement savings. International Business Times UK · Apr 17
Average new UK electric car price is now lower than petrol vehicles Autotrader says average EV cost is £785 cheaper, in an important milestone in the move away from fossil fuels The Guardian - UK · Apr 17
Britain Is One of the Most Vulnerable Countries in Europe for Jet Fuel; IEA Says Flights Could Be Cancelled From May Europe faces a jet fuel shortage, raising concerns about potential flight disruptions. The UK is particularly vulnerable due to its reliance on imported fuel and limited refining capacity. International Business Times UK · Apr 17
Who is Noor Aziz Ahmadzai? Afghan veteran suffers serious brain injury after attack at UK railway station An Afghan Special Forces veteran who once served alongside British troops is fighting for life after suffering a serious brain injury in an alleged assault while working as a security guard in the UK, police said. The Times of India · Apr 17
'Redistributing bikes to those who need them most, making cycling more accessible for everyone' – ReCycle Hubs launch across the UK Tackling a crisis in bike affordability, Lloyds ReCycle Hubs repair and rehome pre-loved bikes Cycling Weekly · Apr 17
Indian-origin Karishma Vijay wins UK reality show The Apprentice, secures Lord Sugar’s £250,000 investment Indian-origin entrepreneur Karishma Vijay has won the 2026 edition of the UK reality show The Apprentice, securing a £250,000 investment after being chosen as the winner by Lord Alan Sugar. The Times of India · Apr 17
GTA 6 is largely British-made, but UK politicians likely won't brag about it like France did for Clair Obscur Expedition 33, minister says: "If we were the US, we'd be puffing out our chests" But its "something we're trying very hard to do," apparently GamesRadar · Apr 17
UK’s OnlyFans tops $3bn valuation amid talks to sell stake to US investor Adult video platform to sell minority stake to increase stability after death of its owner Leonid Radvinsky The Guardian - UK · Apr 17
More delay for Isle of Man assisted dying after UK Government requests changes The politician who brought the Bill said he was ‘disappointed’ at the development. Evening Standard · Apr 17
What Hi-Fi? · Apr 17 Ask The Reader: these are the UK's best independent record shops, as chosen by you Let your fellow What Hi-Fi? readers be your guide to the best indie record shops in the UK.
The Independent UK · Apr 17 ‘You can’t be what you can’t see’: The female pilots flying the flag for women in aviation It’s been over 50 years since Britain’s first female jet airline pilot, Yvonne Pope Sintes, took off from Leeds for Glasgow – so why are just 5.8 per cent of UK captains women in 2026?
The Independent UK · Apr 17 How the UK faces ‘direct attack’ from Russia after Moscow’s warning IN FULL
International Business Times UK · Apr 17 Empty Shelves Loom: UK Braces for Food Shortages and Supermarket Gaps as Iran War Drags On A leaked UK government document reveals potential food shortages this summer due to CO₂ supply disruptions from the Iran conflict, affecting industries reliant on gas.
International Business Times UK · Apr 17 Donald Trump's TrumpRx Falls Short? Report Finds Drug Prices Still Rising Recent reports question the TrumpRx initiative's effectiveness in reducing US drug prices, highlighting continued price increases and disparities with the UK's NHS system.
Evening Standard · Apr 17 Starmer: ‘Unforgivable’ that I was not told Mandelson failed security vetting Lord Peter Mandelson was appointed as the UK’s ambassador to the US despite failing the security vetting process.
Euronews · Apr 17 Three charged over attempted arson on Persian-language TV channel, UK police say Iran International is one of several Persian‑language outlets critical of Iran's clerical leadership operating from abroad.
International Business Times UK · Apr 17 The Original Factory Shop Enters Administration as More High Street Brands 'In Danger' — What Does It Mean? A wave of UK retail collapses highlights what administration means, as major brands shut stores and thousands of jobs disappear.
The Independent UK · Apr 17 UK fuel prices finally drop for first time since start of Iran war The drop in petrol prices offers ‘relief for drivers’ after 46 consecutive days of rising costs
The Times of India · Apr 17 UK man’s Marvel obsession stuns the world with over 60 tattoo comic masterpieces, securing the Guinness World Record title A man from the UK recently gained worldwide recognition when he took his lifelong passion for comic book heroes to the next level by breaking a world record through an extensive collection of tattoos. This is Tom Radford, who was recently recognised as the owner of the world record for…
The Independent UK · Apr 17 Why air pollution could speed up the onset of dementia and Parkinson’s The study analysed the data of 396,000 UK citizens between the ages of 39 and 70 as part of the UK Biobank