Iranian man freed pending further inquiries after UK nuclear submarine base arrest The man and a woman were arrested at HM Naval Base Clyde, known as Faslane, last week Evening Standard · Mar 23
AFI announce UK and European headline shows Davey Havok's influential punks extend their summer in Europe Metal Hammer · Mar 23
‘SNL UK’ Feels Like a Return to the New York Comedy Staple. Can the Flagship Show Take Notes? There are already some great sketches! The Mary Sue · Mar 23
British destroyer HMS Dragon arrives in eastern Mediterranean Ship arrives three weeks after Iranian-made drone hit British base of RAF Akrotiri on Cyprus The Guardian - UK · Mar 23
Six students challenge Home Office visa ban on four countries Sudanese and Afghan students with offers to study in UK say government’s ‘emergency brake’ is discriminatory The Guardian - UK · Mar 23
‘The UK is saying the same thing as the Taliban’: the women banned from studying in Britain The Home Office has blocked new study visas for applicants from Afghanistan, Sudan, Myanmar and Cameroon. It means many women will miss out on life-changing opportunities – as five female academics explain The Guardian - UK · Mar 23
I tested the Birdfy Bird Bath Pro for a month — it’s the most entertaining bird cam yet, but there's a catch Birdfy branches out from bird feeder cameras with its Bird Bath Pro camera. With dual solar-powered cameras and a fountain, it's a decent foil for a feeder camera, but there are a few quirks for Birdfy to iron out. TechRadar · Mar 23
MPs urge UK government to halt contract giving Palantir FCA data access Awarding US spy-tech company deal involving sensitive financial data is ‘huge error of judgment’, Liberal Democrats say The Guardian - UK · Mar 23
'Honest mistake': Migrant convicted of child sex offence avoids deportation in UK, judge says 'not a serious threat' A paedophile migrant who did not tell UK authorities about a conviction for abusing a five-year-old has won the right to appeal against being deported, reports the Daily Mail. The Times of India · Mar 23
A war and maybe an unprecedented depression: it’s Trump’s mania, but now all of us will pay the price It has been possible to observe this presidency in abstract terms, but no more. The consequences of the Iran attack will affect our lives and our politics, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee The Guardian - UK · Mar 23
Starmer loses his cool with Tory MP in tense row over Iran conflict Sir Keir Starmer lost his temper with Bernard Jenkin after the Conservative MP accused the prime minister of “lacking a war-fighting mentality” whilst discussing the UK’s involvement in the Iran conflict. The Independent UK · Mar 23
Iran UK ambassador summoned by Foreign Office over ‘reckless and destabilising actions’ The diplomat was summoned on the instruction of Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper and was met by Middle East minister Hamish Falconer The Independent UK · Mar 23
Simba Hybrid Pro Mattress review: Does this bestselling bed live up to its rave reviews? I tested it to see With its generous eight-layer construction and premium materials, the Simba Hybrid Pro combines robust support with soothing pressure relief for reliably comfortable sleep. Tom’s Guide · Mar 23
Starmer told ‘we are at war’ as MPs accuse him of ‘complacency’ on defence Prime minister challenged over the UK’s lack of preparedness for the US war with Iran The Independent UK · Mar 23
Evening Standard · Mar 23 Burger Fest 2026: UK's biggest burger festival announces details for second year Chicken makes the menu for the first time
The Independent UK · Mar 23 UK destroyer finally arrives near Cyprus almost three weeks after deployment announced HMS Dragon has a crew of around 200
The Guardian - UK · Mar 23 Is Iran really able to strike London, and is the UK prepared for an attack? After Tehran targeted the UK-US base on Diego Garcia, Israel’s military said European capitals were also at risk
The Conversation · Mar 23 Why the damage to Qatar’s gas infrastructure could push costs higher for years to come On March 19, Ras Laffan, the largest liquified natural gas (LNG) terminal in the world, supplying one-fifth of the world’s super-chilled fuel, was hit by Iranian missiles and drones. The Qatari terminal suffered substantial damage in the strikes – fires were raging across the gas-to-liquids facility within the complex, which…
The Guardian - UK · Mar 23 The government agency that is making a positive difference through inclusive trade UK Export Finance is accelerating its support for UK exporters and empowering businesses from underrepresented communities
The Guardian - UK · Mar 23 The net benefits of net zero: why there’s more to renewables than tackling the climate crisis Regardless of the environment, the shift away from fossil fuels brings an array of additional upsides, from technological innovation and job creation, to energy security and national resilience
Tom’s Hardware · Mar 23 Imagination Tech working on mainstream PC gaming with ‘ambitious graphics card and SoC design companies’ — shows off progress with DirectX 11 workloads The UK’s Imagination Technologies is teasing its roadmap to 'bring high‑performance, scalable, PowerVR graphics to desktop, workstation, and cloud environments.'
The Independent UK · Mar 23 Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv names spy ring chief as Hungarian military intelligence officer IN FULL
The Conversation · Mar 23 Saturday Night Live UK’s first episode was a ratings success and had some shining moments that prove it can work An air of scepticism greeted the announcement last year that the American sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live (SNL) would get a UK counterpart.
Evening Standard · Mar 23 Barry Manilow announces first album in 15 years, featuring Gary Barlow song The Mandy singer will release What A Time on June 5.
Reason · Mar 23 4chan Sends Hilarious, Hamster-Filled Reminder That U.S. Companies Need Not Follow British Speech Regulations "We are not in the mood to discuss the matter further, and have not been in the mood for 250 years."