What is the new EU bill and could it give UK ministers Henry VIII-type powers? Legislation would allow government to implement evolving single market rules without full parliamentary scrutiny The Guardian - UK · Apr 13
Sentebale Scandal: Why Prince Harry Is Facing Fresh Legal Action Over Charity 'Harm' Sentebale, the HIV charity co‑founded by Prince Harry in memory of Princess Diana, has launched a defamation case against the duke and former trustee Mark Dyer, accusing them of orchestrating a damaging media campaign. International Business Times UK · Apr 13
UK Migration Shake-Up: 11 Asylum Hotels Set To Close This Week The Home Office is closing 11 asylum hotels this week as part of a major shift in UK migration policy. The government aims to move 30,000 asylum seekers into ex-military sites and structured housing. International Business Times UK · Apr 13
There may be no NHS if Nigel Farage becomes prime minister, warns Wes Streeting Health secretary urges Reform UK leader to ‘come clean’ on party’s plans for future of the NHS The Independent UK · Apr 13
The conflict in the Middle East has provided a true test of the resilience of the global economy The world economy survived the shocks of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, which has had limited impact on economic growth. But the escalation of hostilities in the Middle East has transformed what had been, until early 2026, a surprisingly benign outlook into a far more uncertain one. It has created the ultimate… The Conversation · Apr 13
Best instant noodles for an easy meal or snack to buy in the UK Kate Ng scours the supermarket shelves to discover the creme de la creme of the noodle world Evening Standard · Apr 13
Tory defectors to Reform could be hauled in front of ‘Boriswave’ migration probe Reform leader Nigel Farage and home affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf signalled that their former Tory colleagues could be made to speak at the inquiry. The Independent UK · Apr 13
Share a tip on your favourite neighbourhood in a European city Tell us about an area away from the centre and tourist hotspots in a European city, including the UK. The best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break The Guardian - UK · Apr 13
Rolls-Royce agrees government deal to develop UK’s first mini nuclear reactors Government-owned Great British Energy – Nuclear (GBEN) has signed a landmark contract with Rolls-Royce SMR to develop the UK’s first mini nuclear reactors. The agreement initiates work on three Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), which are projected to generate sufficient low-carbon electricity to power around three million homes. The National Wealth… The Independent UK · Apr 13
The Euphoria season 3 finale has landed, here’s where to binge the whole series in the UK Called the “most toxic show on television”, Sam Levinson ties up Euphoria’s third season with an epic finale The Independent UK · Apr 13
‘Closure deeply damaging’: Keir Starmer announces UK-France summit on restoring navigation in Strait of Hormuz British PM Keir Starmer on Monday said the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz is “deeply damaging” to global shipping and is worsening cost-of-living pressures worldwide, as Britain and France prepare to co-host a high-level summit this week. The Times of India · Apr 13
Labour Crisis: Keir Starmer Warned North Sea Drilling Pivot Will 'Tear Party In Two' Keir Starmer faces a growing backlash over Labour's block on new North Sea drilling, as critics warn any U-turn now could split the party and embolden the Greens. International Business Times UK · Apr 13
Asylum seekers removed from UK in waist and leg restraints, report finds Inspection reveals use of force after protest by detainees being deported under ‘one in, one out’ scheme The Guardian - UK · Apr 13
UK Moves to Cut High-Sugar School Meals as One in Three Kids Leave Primary Overweight The UK government has launched a consultation on new school food standards aimed at reducing sugar and fat in meals served across England, following updated data on childhood obesity. International Business Times UK · Apr 13
The Independent UK · Apr 13 Southport killer’s parents ‘bear considerable blame’ for ‘preventable’ attack, damning report finds Chair concludes ‘one of the most egregious crimes’ in UK history, which claimed the lives of three children and left 10 more, including two adults, injured, ‘could have been – and should have been – prevented’
Evening Standard · Apr 13 Middle class to be £480 worse off as Trump's Iran war drives up bills, says think tank Rising fuel and energy costs driven by Middle East conflict are forecast to impact UK incomes, with middle earners hardest hit
The Independent UK · Apr 13 OpenAI unveils plan to open first permanent London office The US technology giant’s new office in King’s Cross will have capacity for 544 workers
Evening Standard · Apr 13 OpenAI to expand UK workforce with new London site The US technology giant’s new office in King’s Cross will have capacity for 544 workers and is set to open next year.
The Times of India · Apr 13 'Ready to play full part': France, UK plan joint mission to protect Hormuz shipping route France and the UK will jointly lead a multinational initiative to restore free and secure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz amid rising US-Iran tensions. This strictly defensive mission aims to safeguard maritime traffic through the strategic waterway, separate from ongoing hostilities, and will be deployed when conditions permit.
TechRadar · Apr 13 How the memory crisis is strangling the UK's data center boom With DRAM prices on the rise, UK data center leaders must adapt their infrastructure strategies now.
The Independent UK · Apr 13 Euphoria season 3: How to watch new series in UK and episode release schedule The American drama series Euphoria, starring Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney and Jacob Elordi, has returned for its third season after a four-year wait. The first episode of season 3 was released in the UK on Monday, April 13. New episodes will be made available on a weekly basis following the series…
Evening Standard · Apr 13 Burger King to open 30 new UK restaurants this year despite higher costs It came as the UK operation of the US-based fast food chain confirmed it also secured a £60 million financing deal to help support its growth.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 13 Tory ex-chancellor Jeremy Hunt proposes ‘social tariff’ to help less well-off with energy bills Resolution Foundation backs plan to offset rising costs from Iran war likely to leave households £480 poorer
The Times of India · Apr 13 Middle East conflict drives up energy costs, hits UK household incomes: Report Rising energy prices caused by the ongoing conflict in Iran are set to hit British households, potentially derailing a fragile recovery in living standards, according to a report by the Resolution Foundation.
Evening Standard · Apr 13 UK holidaymakers faint and vomit during three-hour Milan airport border checks chaos Around 100 EasyJet passengers were stranded after three-hour waits at border control under new EU rules