Nespresso's super slim Vertuo Up coffee machine has finally dropped in the UK – here's why it's perfect for cosier kitchens and iced coffee fans Why it's perfect for cosier kitchens and iced coffee fans Ideal Home · Apr 14
“Lyndon was not only a founder, but also a creator and innovator”: UK amp pioneer Lyndon Laney has died, aged 77 Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi leads tributes to the founder of Laney Amplification, whose tube amps give helped birth heavy metal – and who also had a connection with Led Zeppelin, too MusicRadar · Apr 14
Watch: Green meteor blazes a fiery path across the UK sky A fireballing meteor has been captured on CCTV shooting across the UK sky. The Independent UK · Apr 14
Chancellor slams Trump’s Iran war ‘folly’ as threat of recession looms Rachel Reeves says she is ‘very frustrated and angry’ at America’s actions in the Middle East The Independent UK · Apr 14
The UK wants a cleaner steel industry – but its plan rests on a supply chain that doesn’t exist yet Around the world, countries are seeking to build greener, more circular economies. Steel is central to that ambition. It is still one of the most widely used materials – but producing it is one of the largest industrial sources of carbon emissions worldwide. The Conversation · Apr 14
UK economy faces hardest hit of G7 from Iran war says IMF as growth forecast cut Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the war ‘will come at a cost to the UK’ following the IMF’s gloomy outlook. The Independent UK · Apr 14
IMF slashes UK growth forecast as Britain's economy faces biggest shock of G7 nations due to Iran war Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the war ‘will come at a cost to the UK’ following the IMF’s gloomy outlook Evening Standard · Apr 14
Simon Calder answers your EU entry-exit system questions – from queues to what happens if you miss your flight ASK ME ANYTHING: Travel expert Simon Calder answers readers’ questions on the EES rollout – from delays and missed flights to passenger rights, queues and what travellers can expect this summer The Independent UK · Apr 14
UK: Albanian burglary gang gets over 38 years in jail for £1m thefts across multiple counties Members of an Albanian crime gang have been jailed in the UK after carrying out a string of high-value burglaries across several counties, stealing belongings worth more than £1 million. The Times of India · Apr 14
Rachel Reeves hits out at ‘folly’ of Trump’s Iran war amid IMF growth warnings The IMF has said in its latest forecasts that the war would result in weaker than previously expected UK economic growth. Evening Standard · Apr 14
Hunt for mystery EuroMillions winner on the Isle of Man Players are being urged to double-check their tickets as a prize of more than £125,000 remains unclaimed The Independent UK · Apr 14
UK steel exports to EU at risk as bloc doubles tariffs and halves quotas Decision to reduce duty-free quotas by 47% aimed at curbing Chinese imports The Guardian - UK · Apr 14
Reeves hits out at ‘folly’ of US going to war without clear exit plan Chancellor ‘frustrated and angry’ at decision to attack Iran ‘without being clear what the objectives are’ The Guardian - UK · Apr 14
'Ban her': Conservative MP reportedly calls for musician DJ Haram to be barred from UK A senior British politician reportedly wants to ban US musician DJ Haram, real name Zubeyda Muzeyyen, from performing in the UK. Euronews · Apr 14
The Independent UK · Apr 14 When UK fuel prices should finally start to come down amid Iran crisis IN FULL
The Independent UK · Apr 14 Voices: The government’s in big trouble – here are the 5 things I’d do to fix it COMMENT: From farming to fuel, the warning signs are already here, says ‘In the Room’ co-host Helen MacNamara. What we need is crisis planning, which is about imagination, not optimism. Right now, the UK risks lacking in both
The Guardian - UK · Apr 14 Iran war escalation could trigger global recession, IMF warns Growth forecasts cut for US and global economy, while UK suffers sharpest downgrade in G7
The Independent UK · Apr 14 RAC reveals when fuel prices could ‘begin to come down’ after 43 days of increases Average pump prices at UK forecourts on Tuesday were up a fraction of a penny from Monday
Evening Standard · Apr 14 Pret A Manger classic sandwich missing from shelves as UK faces shortage of cornichons The jambon beurre has disappeared in recent weeks, much to the dismay of customers
Evening Standard · Apr 14 UK economic growth forecasts slashed as IMF says Iran war risks global recession The IMF laid out its first set of forecasts since the global economy was rocked by the conflict between US-Israeli and Iranian forces.
Radio France Internationale · Apr 14 France, UK to host talks on potential multinational mission to Hormuz France and the UK will co-host a video conference Friday of countries ready to contribute to a "purely defensive mission" to secure the Strait of Hormuz, the French president's office said.
The Independent UK · Apr 14 Trump’s Iran war could trigger global recession, IMF warns UK growth slashed as worldwide economy could be thrown ‘off course’, with the risk of an energy crisis ‘on an unprecedented scale’
International Business Times UK · Apr 14 New EU Entry-Exit System Called A 'Nightmare' After 122 Passengers Are Left Stranded And Face £2,000 Costs A breakdown in the new EU Entry-Exit System has left 122 easyJet passengers stranded at Milan Linate Airport. Travellers faced three-hour biometric queues and massive out-of-pocket costs after their flight departed with only 34 people on board.
Euronews · Apr 14 Zelenskyy pitches new joint security system to European allies Ukraine should be an integral part of Europe’s security, or some on the continent would be part of the "Russian world," Zelenskyy said as he announced discussions over a new joint defence system with EU and non-EU countries.
RideApart · Apr 14 UK Motorcycling Groups Call For Protection Of Heritage Bikes Advocacy groups push for protections as regulations and fuel shifts put heritage nee 'classic' motorcycles under pressure.