Bulletin PM briefing: More UK troops heading to Middle East and Scott Mills latest Here are five of today’s biggest stories The Independent UK · Mar 31
How ‘easy’ it is to buy vapes and lip filler underage on UK high street IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 31
Extra UK troops heading to Middle East to help defend against Iranian attacks IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 31
UK sends more troops to Middle East to defend Gulf allies against Iran’s ‘aggressive’ attacks Defence secretary pledges ‘Britain’s best’ to allies in the region – despite repeated insistence that the UK will not get dragged into the wider war The Independent UK · Mar 31
UK’s smallest bird of prey among 200 species at risk of extinction, study finds Merlin could disappear in worst-case scenario, with British isles facing ecological ‘point of no return’ The Guardian - UK · Mar 31
Jodie Kidd takes an electric road trip as EV charger numbers overtake petrol pumps Government-backed campaign highlights growing EV infrastructure as Jodie Kidd explains to Steve Fowler how long-distance electric travel is becoming easier and more enjoyable The Independent UK · Mar 31
UK parents urged to curb fast-paced screen content for small children – neuroscientist who advised government explains why The UK Department for Education has just released guidance for parents on early years screen use, which I advised on as an expert. It includes recommended limits on the time children spend on screens. It also advises avoiding fast-paced content for younger children. The Conversation · Mar 31
Sadiq Khan and Jewish Leadership Council condemn Wireless festival for Kanye West headline booking Ye, who has called himself a Nazi, released a song called Heil Hitler and sold T-shirts bearing swastikas, is confirmed to play three nights at the London festival The Guardian - UK · Mar 31
UK billionaire Chris Rokos donates record £190m to Cambridge University Single biggest donation to a UK university in modern times will establish a new school of government bearing his name The Guardian - UK · Mar 31
Energy bills in Great Britain forecast to hit almost £2,000 a year this summer Consumers brace for ‘awful April’ and Iran war cost hikes, which have pushed UK’s gas market past three-year highs The Guardian - UK · Mar 31
Fuel Crisis Deepens in Northern Ireland as Stations Run Dry and Prices Surge UK petrol and diesel prices spike amid Middle East conflict, with fears of shortages and rising costs impacting consumers and businesses. International Business Times UK · Mar 31
Syrian President al-Sharaa meets Starmer on first UK visit after years of strain; migration, border security on agenda Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in London on Tuesday for his first official visit to the UK, marking a significant step in the gradual restoration of ties between the two countries after years of strained relations. The Times of India · Mar 31
Illegal migrants who used Facebook to smuggle in hundreds of others jailed Hop Nguyen, 36, and Hoang Nguyen, 25, facilitated illegal crossings from France for less than £3,000 per person Evening Standard · Mar 31
Farage says ‘sometimes people lie’ when quizzed on Reform’s vetting failures after Nazi salute candidate quits The Reform UK leader was asked about the strength of the party’s vetting process after a photo of a candidate appearing to do a Nazi salute surfaced online The Independent UK · Mar 31
The Guardian - UK · Mar 31 Steel bosses warn ‘back door’ loophole in UK trade rules could lead to job cuts and closures New measures will protect Tata and British Steel but allow foreign pre-made parts into the UK, say industry bosses
The Guardian - UK · Mar 31 UK parents: what do you think about the government’s advice on screen time for children under five? Do you agree with the guidance? Have you been limiting screen time for your child? How is that going?
Evening Standard · Mar 31 Cost of petrol, diesel and heating oil: What the latest figures show The price of diesel has jumped to its highest level since December 2022.
Evening Standard · Mar 31 King and Queen's US state visit to visit Trump to go ahead despite tensions over Iran war Despite strain between Downing Street and the White House, Charles and Camilla will undertake their long-planned state visit in late April
The Guardian - UK · Mar 31 ‘Should never have been prescribed’: private UK cannabis clinics face call for tighter regulation Family pushing for greater controls after inquest finds Oliver Robinson’s prescription was ‘obstacle’ to proper care
Evening Standard · Mar 31 Microsoft to face competition watchdog probe over business software The CMA could designate SMS status, which earmarks companies with an entrenched market dominance and can force them to make changes.
The Independent UK · Mar 31 What David Beckham really thinks about son’s music career Sir David Beckham has expressed immense pride in his 21-year-old son Cruz's burgeoning music career. Cruz Beckham, following in his mother Victoria Beckham's footsteps, is the frontman of the band Cruz Beckham And The Breakers. The band has released an album and is currently completing the final leg of their…
The Independent UK · Mar 31 UK police contact Epstein survivors as national investigation launched into possible crimes on British soil The women are being asked to speak to police ‘should they feel comfortable to do so’
The Independent UK · Mar 31 King Charles and Queen to visit US in April in first state visit for a UK monarch for 20 years US president Donald Trump slams Britain, just before announcement, for not joining war on Iran
Evening Standard · Mar 31 King’s state visit to see Trump confirmed by Palace despite Middle East conflict Charles and Camilla are preparing to undertake their first tour to the US as King and Queen.
The Independent UK · Mar 31 King’s state visit to US to meet Trump goes ahead despite tensions over Iran Donald Trump has declared the trip will be ‘terrific’ and revealed Charles and Camilla will spend four days in the US from April 27 to 30.