What is the £1.3bn MFS mortgage scandal and what is private credit? A worldwide freezing order has been imposed on Paresh Raja, the owner of a UK mortgage provider The Guardian - UK · Mar 18
Actors, musicians and writers welcome UK U-turn on AI use of copyrighted work Government no longer has ‘preferred option’ on copyright, technology secretary says, after backlash from artists The Guardian - UK · Mar 18
As Trump shows lack of direction on Iran, even Badenoch distances herself Steady UK opposition to the war and the US president’s insults mean MPs are finding it easier to point out the obvious The Guardian - UK · Mar 18
Reeves’s speech had a giant hole: the sky-high cost of energy for industry Businesses say the chancellor’s response to the problem is too timid and more radical thinking is needed The Guardian - UK · Mar 18
Britain should rejoin EU, says Sadiq Khan sparking new 'Brexit wars' row The capital’s economy is £30 billion smaller than if the UK had stayed in the EU, says the London Mayor Evening Standard · Mar 18
Rolls-Royce scraps goal to go all-electric by 2030 Company says it will continue to sell cars with V12 internal combustion engines as there is demand from clients The Guardian - UK · Mar 18
Lisa Snowdon recalls ‘terrifying’ meningitis battle amid UK outbreak The TV presenter urges awareness of symptoms as outbreak in Kent prompts vaccinations and warnings Evening Standard · Mar 18
Meningitis: Students begin receiving vaccine as alert sent to NHS in England Two students died and 18 more cases are being investigated by the UK Health Security Agency. The Independent UK · Mar 18
Sky Sports confirms multi-year Zuffa Boxing deal in major move into UK market Dana White continues to lead Zuffa’s expansion into boxing, with Sky Sports confirming a series of UK-based events in 2026 The Independent UK · Mar 18
Cold, damp and mouldy housing thought to be behind 40,000 hospital admissions as UK faces fresh cost of living crisis Campaigners warn that the current oil and gas crisis is especially concerning in light of the link between poor housing conditions and serious illness The Independent UK · Mar 18
Roman Abramovich to Face Drastic Action Over Chelsea Sale Funds Over $3 billion has been frozen in a bank account since 2022. Sports Illustrated · Mar 18
Fact check: Renewables Obligation already set to be reduced for three years Reform UK has pledged cuts to household energy bills. Evening Standard · Mar 18
Taking Churchill off the banknote isn’t ‘erasing history’ – but it is a matter of identity News of the intended removal of Winston Churchill’s image from the five pound note by the Bank of England has outraged some commentators and politicians. Reform UK’s Nigel Farage called it “the definition of woke”. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said the plans to replace historical figures with wildlife would be… The Conversation · Mar 18
Evening Standard · Mar 18 UK prepares for court fight as Roman Abramovich misses deadline to transfer £2.5bn Chelsea sale funds The Russian oligarch, who is subject to UK sanctions, was given a March 17 deadline to hand over the money
Louder · Mar 18 "The view is always better when you leave the wasteland behind." Rising Irish artist Sister Ghost channels Patti Smith and Kate Bush on new EP Oracle, lines up UK shows "It’s a visceral exploration of clarity and renewal"
The Guardian - UK · Mar 18 Farage called for release of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and praised effort to free drug trafficker Reform UK leader was paid to make remarks about imprisoned rapper and ex-Honduran president in Cameo videos
International Business Times UK · Mar 18 Trump Defiant After Allies Snub Call to Protect Strait of Hormuz: 'We Don't Need Any Help' His statement conflicts with his stance on 16 March, when he said that 'numerous countries' were 'on their way' to assist.
The Conversation · Mar 18 The UK’s high electricity prices are here to stay. But could they offer an opportunity? Four years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the world is bracing for another energy crisis. The US-Israel bombing of Iran and then the blockade of the strait of Hormuz have forced up the price of oil. The price of natural gas in Europe has also risen sharply.
The Independent UK · Mar 18 Voices: ‘Let the people decide’: Readers say the debate on reversing Brexit isn’t over YOUR VIEWS: Independent readers are divided over the repercussions of rejoining the EU, weighing potential economic and security gains against political backlash
Bored Panda · Mar 18 New SNL UK Trailer Goes Viral Thanks To Tina Fey’s Brutal Epstein Files Joke While Dressed As Mary Poppins Netizens were divided after Tina Fey appeared in a teaser sketch to promote the upcoming launch of the UK edition of “Saturday Night Live.”
International Business Times UK · Mar 18 Trump 'Not Exactly Thrilled' After NATO's 'Foolish Mistake' on Iran War, Europe Faces Fallout Donald Trump criticises NATO for rejecting a US request during the Iran war, calling the move 'foolish' while insisting America does not need help. The fallout could reshape trust across Europe.
Tom’s Guide · Mar 18 How to watch 'Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere' — stream the documentary everyone is talking about Louis Theroux's new 91-minute Netflix documentary explores the rise of the online "manosphere" and the influencers behind it. Here's where you can stream it today.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 18 What is behind the UK’s meningitis outbreak and how serious is it? Cases of MenB linked to Canterbury nightclub have risen to 20, with two deaths, as experts warn of ‘explosive’ outbreak
The Guardian - UK · Mar 18 Would you like to take part in Dining across the divide? Drugs, defence, discrimination … we want to hear from people across the UK who hold different views on some of the more divisive issues of our time for our series Dining across the divide