Gulf crisis reveals air passengers’ rights rules are unfit for purpose Plane Talk: Middle East aviation shutdown has left millions stranded The Independent UK · Mar 5
Voices: Help! The person I’m dating hasn’t messaged me in six hours DEAR VIX: The Independent’s agony aunt Victoria Richards is here to help. Email [email protected] for advice on love, work, family and relationships The Independent UK · Mar 5
War Child UK looks to 'Help' again with a new benefit album, 30 years after its first success Thirty years after the success of its star-studded “Help” benefit compilation, War Child UK is releasing its follow-up called “Help(2)." The Independent UK · Mar 5
A delightful day at the dump: ‘The trick is not to leave with more stuff than I arrived with!’ At the council recycling tip in Chingford, people drop off fridges, dishwashers, mattresses, golf clubs, bicycles and batteries – then head into the shop to hunt through the weird and wonderful treasures The Guardian - UK · Mar 5
How Australia and NZ rules on plant milks differ from overseas, where cows make the only ‘milk’ Last month, the United Kingdom’s Supreme Court determined that plant-based drink maker Oatly could not trademark the phrase “Post Milk Generation” – effectively banning the use of the word “milk” on their cartons. The Conversation · Mar 5
Donald Trump lashes out at Keir Starmer, says 'this is not Winston Churchill' US President Donald Trump expresses dissatisfaction with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's handling of Iran-related matters. Trump criticizes the UK's response time regarding the use of Diego Garcia for potential military action. Starmer defends his government's approach, emphasizing adherence to international law and democratic processes. He highlights ongoing US-UK military… The Times of India · Mar 5
PIO diplomat criticises UK foreign office for being woke, quits A senior British diplomat of Indian origin has resigned, citing the Foreign Office's 'woke' culture and an overemphasis on international law at the expense of national security. Ameer Kotecha criticized the handling of issues like the Chagos Islands and Iran, arguing for a more Britain-first approach. He described the civil… The Times of India · Mar 5
Husband of Labour MP questioned after arrest on suspicion of spying for China The arrests of the three men – aged 39, 43 and 68 – were carried out by counter-terrorism officers at addresses in London and Wales on March 4. Evening Standard · Mar 5
Iran war enters sixth day as flights due to bring Britons home from Middle East Some 138,000 British nationals have registered their presence in the Middle East. Evening Standard · Mar 5
BBC to publish response to Government’s consultation on its future The corporation is expected to say the review is a key moment to make bold choices. Evening Standard · Mar 5
‘I lost £1000 in a day’: Heating oil price spike leaves households and suppliers out of pocket Heating oil prices spiked by as much as £100 over the weekend The Independent UK · Mar 4
Wes Streeting hits out at Reform UK over Matt Goodwin comments: ‘Return to age-old racism’ IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 4
Why James Charles' Attempt for 'Great British Reinvention' Is Unlikely to Succeed Following Grooming Scandal James Charles is attempting to rebuild his brand in the UK, but faces challenges due to past controversies. International Business Times UK · Mar 4
Home secretary to urge Labour left to back hardline immigration crackdown Shabana Mahmood insists Labour is 'at the heart of my migration reforms' as she warns against backing the Greens and Reform - but critics accuse home secretary of ‘bullying refugees’ rather than tackling real problems The Independent UK · Mar 4
The Guardian - UK · Mar 4 Asylum seekers waiting over a year for claim in UK may be allowed to work under new measures Shabana Mahmood hopes to reduce number of claimants in hotels by enabling them to support themselves
Evening Standard · Mar 4 Strict new rules for asylum seekers unveiled by Home Secretary in immigration overhaul The Home Secretary is set to lay out the strict new rules as part of a Government bid to crack down on illegal migration
The Times of India · Mar 4 Oxford museum set to return 500-year-old bronze statue taken from Tamil Nadu temple A 16th-century bronze statue of Saint Tirumankai Alvar, taken from a Tamil Nadu temple, is returning to India from the UK. Acquired by the Ashmolean Museum in 1967, its provenance became questionable after a 2019 discovery. Following an investigation and a formal claim by India, the museum has agreed to…
The Independent UK · Mar 4 Groundbreaking drug transforms lives of children with rare condition Early trials have shown a massive reduction in seizures among young people with Dravet syndrome
Evening Standard · Mar 4 Novelist Claire Lynch ‘shell-shocked’ at winning The Nero Gold Prize Published in May last year, A Family Matter was inspired by real-life child custody cases from the 1980s.
The Times of India · Mar 4 Indian-origin boss of England and Wales police federation, Mukund Krishna, arrested on suspicion of corruption The City of London Police arrested Mukund Krishna, the head of the Police Federation of England and Wales, on suspicion of corruption on Wednesday. Police said its domestic corruption unit has been investigating allegations of fraud by abuse of position inside the federation over the last year. The investigation is…
Evening Standard · Mar 4 Claire Lynch first debut novelist to win The Nero Gold Prize The chairman of judges, Nick Hornby, said he believed Lynch’s novel, A Family Matter, would be ‘read and thought about for years to come’.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 4 Starmer’s slow start in the war against Iran could leave UK playing catch-up Prime minister’s initial refusal to help US could constrain Britain’s ability to protect its nationals in the Gulf and reassure allies
The Guardian - UK · Mar 4 Saharan dust plume to transform UK sunrises and sunsets this week Fine sand from Saharan desert will travel thousands of miles and when mixed with rain can leave coating on cars
The Guardian - UK · Mar 4 Rachel Reeves should scrap the North Sea windfall tax now The UK should optimise North Sea oil and gas production while it transfers to renewables and nuclear developments
The Independent UK · Mar 4 When will the UK show it is serious about defence? THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Instead of sniping across the aisles, both the PM and the leader of the opposition should work together on grasping the nettle of essential investment in the country’s armed forces