UK and France seek Strait of Hormuz solution as Trump’s blockade begins Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron will meet international counterparts this week for talks on reopening the strait, which has been closed by Iran. Evening Standard · Apr 13
UK report lays bare 'catastrophic' missed chances before stabbings at girls' dance class An inquiry has found that a mass killing by a British teenager in 2024 could have been prevented if his parents and state agencies had acted on his violence fixation The Independent UK · Apr 13
No, the EU hasn't set up a UK harmonisation office in Brussels to help undo Brexit It's true that the UK is seeking closer ties with the EU, almost 10 years after the Brexit referendum, but certain claims about how they intend to realign are false. Euronews · Apr 13
The Strokes announce UK arena tour for their first return in three years The iconic indie rock group will play London, Newcastle and Manchester in October The Independent UK · Apr 13
Foreign Office updates travel advice as Brits told to leave African country ‘immediately’ The FCDO advises against all travel to Mali due to unpredictable security conditions. British nationals currently in Mali are urged to leave immediately via commercial flights if safe, avoiding dangerous overland routes. Terrorist group JNIM has established blockades on major routes, including in the capital Bamako, targeting fuel trucks and… The Independent UK · Apr 13
Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán Defeated—Election May Shake Trump's Policies, Russia-Ukraine War Plans Explore the implications of Viktor Orbán's defeat in Hungary, its impact on international alliances, and the shifting political dynamics in Europe. International Business Times UK · Apr 13
Nationwide named UK’s best bank The building society beat the likes of Monzo and HSBC’s first direct to top spot The Independent UK · Apr 13
BMW, Mercedes and Audi face a new challenger – and it’s not Chinese DRIVESMART: With new premium challengers including Lucid, BYD, Denza, Nio and Cadillac entering the market, electric vehicles editor Steve Fowler explores where the biggest threat to the established luxury car market is coming from The Independent UK · Apr 13
The Strokes announce London O2 Arena gig in first UK dates in three years The Strokes will perform at The O2 on October 6 Evening Standard · Apr 13
Reeves: Mini nuclear reactor deal ‘more important than ever’ amid Iran crisis The Chancellor said driving forward nuclear power was ‘always the right thing to do’. Evening Standard · Apr 13
Reeves hands Rolls-Royce £600m to develop UK’s first mini nuclear reactors The Chancellor said driving forward nuclear power was ’more important than ever’ amid the Middle East crisis The Independent UK · Apr 13
Gamblers don’t understand ‘free bets’ – and the costs can be huge “Welcome bonus: get 150% up to £150 on your first deposit”. It’s the kind of offer that greets anyone who visits a British online betting site. What it doesn’t say is that if you decide to spend £50 on this offer, you’d need to stake an additional £750 of your… The Conversation · Apr 13
Open AI to open London office in ‘long-term commitment to the UK’ IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 13
Radio France Internationale · Apr 13 France, UK to hold talks without US on restoring Strait of Hormuz traffic France and the UK will meet this week to work on restoring traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively shut down by US-Israel war with Iran. The announcement comes as US President Donald Trump ordered a blockade on ships going in or out of Iranian ports. French…
Guitar World · Apr 13 “IDLES were bigger supporters of me than I was. I thought, ‘I'm not capable.’ They were like, ‘You just need to commit to it’”: Masca’s Tina Maynard on how three months in IDLES reinvented her playing – and why Teles are underrated grunge tools On Love Letters, the Bristol, UK-based guitarist and frontwoman of ‘heavy pop’ trio Masca showcases a hard-won confidence as a guitarist and tonesmith
The Times of India · Apr 13 UK dog attack: 19-year-old woman dies in Essex property attack A devastating attack in Essex claimed the life of a 19-year-old woman after being mauled by a dog. The police have arrested a 37-year-old suspect believed to be responsible for the animal, raising serious questions about dangerous dog ownership in the UK.
Evening Standard · Apr 13 US military begins blockade of Iranian ports on Trump’s orders Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he did not support the blockade announced by the US president.
Evening Standard · Apr 13 Universal handed £80 million in taxpayer subsidies to make Wicked movies in the UK In 2024 a total of £534 million in subsidies was handed to film makers and Labour has committed to maintaining them
Evening Standard · Apr 13 UK Labour PM will always work with Scottish Government, says Sarwar Anas Sarwar said he wanted a ‘productive partnership’ with the UK Government if elected as first minister, despite calling on Keir Starmer to quit.
Evening Standard · Apr 13 NHS in numbers as private firms reportedly profit £1.6bn in two years from NHS Private companies have reportedly profited £1.6bn from the NHS over two years, sparking calls for profit caps
Evening Standard · Apr 13 What is the single market? UK could adopt its rules without legislation The key facts on the single market as it returns to political focus
The Times of India · Apr 13 UK clears Wylfa nuclear project: 8,000 jobs, first SMR reactors to power 3 million homes The UK government has approved the start of work on a new nuclear power project at Wylfa, marking a significant step in its push for energy security and low-carbon power generation.
The Conversation · Apr 13 Chagos Islands deal shelved – legal expert explains what happens next The UK government has shelved legislation to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, after the US government withdrew its support for the deal.
The Independent UK · Apr 13 Nigel Farage makes £2m bitcoin purchase as he backs Kwasi Kwarteng’s cryptocurrency firm Stack BTC said the purchase was a ‘landmark moment’ in British politics