Turner’s Rome masterpiece unveiled in Italy before highly anticipated London auction ’Rome, From Mount Aventine’ could fetch around 50 million euros at auction The Independent UK · Sep 29
6 key points from Andy Burnham's first leader speech at Labour conference ANDY Burnham has used his Labour Party conference speech to announce a series of policy changes. The National (Scotland) · Sep 29
Estonia blames Russia for arson attack on drone maker supplying Ukraine European and Nato leaders express support for Estonia after August attack on manufacturer in Tallinn The Guardian - UK · Sep 29
Andy Burnham pledges pension triple lock overhaul to fund National Care Service The prime minister announced a series of transformative measures in his first leader’s speech at the Labour Party conference The Independent UK · Sep 29
Burnham sets out plan to reform triple lock to pay for social care Andy Burnham laid out a series of measures to transform the UK’s politics in his first leader’s speech at the Labour Party conference. Evening Standard · Sep 29
Andy Burnham tearful as he rejects John Swinney's 'last UK PM' prediction ANDY Burnham has rebuffed John Swinney’s prediction that he would be the “last” Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The National (Scotland) · Sep 29
Farage blasted for false claims about RAF Fairford terror arrests The UK Counter Terrorism Policing chief acknowledged speculation over whether Iran was behind the plot and said the force was considering ‘every possible angle’ The Independent UK · Sep 29
How UK state pensions compare to other countries With the UK full state pension standing at £241.30 per week, international comparisons reveal vastly different models for funding life after work The Independent UK · Sep 29
UK mortgage demand drops to 32-month low as Iran war drives up borrowing costs Average five-year fixed mortgage interest rate has hit 5.94%, its highest since October 2023, says Moneyfacts The Guardian - UK · Sep 29
What is Burnham’s GB Grid plan and could it bring down energy bills? Proposed government-backed network body welcomed by some in sector but others call it just another quango The Guardian - UK · Sep 29
Ranulph Fiennes’ sister-in-law shares his emotional message to public from care home Sir Ranulph Fiennes’ sister-in-law has revealed the emotional message she claims the UK's most daring explorer gave her during a visit to a care home last year. The Independent UK · Sep 29
Channel 4 boss insists profits will not impact decision on whether MAFS UK will return to screens Channel 4 chief executive Priya Dogra called for a review into MAFS UK following allegations made by three women against their on-screen husbands The Independent UK · Sep 29
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Are Branded 'Pathetic' Over 'Blackmail' Claims Amid US Return Rumours Royal correspondent Rupert Bell criticised Harry and Meghan amid speculation about another move from the UK, but the couple have not confirmed plans to leave or issued a security ultimatum International Business Times UK · Sep 29
M&S links up with Sephora to lure younger shoppers Beauty specialist will open branded areas in 100 Marks & Spencer stores and will sell its products on chain’s website The Guardian - UK · Sep 29
The Conversation · Sep 29 An autumn stargazing forecast: how to make the best of our night sky As autumn settles over the UK, there is something quietly magical about stargazing. Crisp air and early darkness come hand in hand with familiar constellations. Cold nights might not sound inviting when you’re on the sofa, but with a thick coat, a flask, and someone to share the view with,…
International Business Times UK · Sep 29 SNL UK Used Elmo To Set up an Ed Sheeran 'Red-Headed Puppet' Joke and the Room Lost It Ed Sheeran became the punchline of Amelia Dimoldenberg's SNL UK monologue after an Elmo setup revived attention to their Chicken Shop Date history.
Times Life · Sep 29 What Your Brain Actually Does During a Near-Death Experience: The Biology Behind the Light The Numbers Behind the PhenomenonA 2014 study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences recorded a dramatic surge of brain activity in rats within 30 seconds of cardiac arrest, high-frequency gamma waves, the same waves associated with conscious perception, spiking to levels higher than waking baseline. The…
Evening Standard · Sep 29 Timeline of RAF Fairford 'terror plot' drama - and how five London suspects ended up released on bail The Standard looks at the extraordinary sequence of events around the RAF base in recent days
Evening Standard · Sep 29 Sephora to run beauty departments in 100 M&S shops from next year M&S said the move, which will create Sephora at M&S, is part of the ‘next step’ in the transformation of its fashion, home and beauty business.
France 24 · Sep 29 Settler raid on West Bank village injures Israeli forces, drawing rare government rebuke More than 100 Israeli settlers stormed a village in the occupied West Bank early on Tuesday, setting fire to Palestinian properties and wounding three members of Israel's security forces. The raid, which drew rare government condemnation, came as the military attempted to accompany a Palestinian family back to their home…
The Independent UK · Sep 29 Every major policy announcement in Burnham’s Labour conference speech, from voting system to triple lock The prime minister has maintained a focus on the cost of living in his opening months
The National (Scotland) · Sep 29 UK extends Israel arms ban as pressure mounts over bomber plane parts THE UK Government has almost trebled the number of arms exports licences covered under its partial embargo on Israel, it has emerged.
The Independent UK · Sep 29 Reform UK leapfrogs Labour on eve of Andy Burnham’s first conference speech as leader, poll shows The YouGov poll shows Reform support rising by four points to 25 per cent, one ahead of Labour on 24 per cent
The Guardian - UK · Sep 29 Cutting immigration to the UK means billions less for the Treasury. Can the country really afford that? ‘Taking back control’ turns out to be staggeringly expensive. That’s something to mull over as budget day approaches, writes Zoe Williams
The Independent UK · Sep 29 Questions surround counterterror probe into US air base after suspects were freed on bail The U.K.'s counterterror police have released five suspects on bail during an investigation into a suspected bomb plot targeting a U.S.-operated air force base in England