Starmer to face MPs after Trump claimed he was ‘no Churchill’ in Iran row The US president said Sir Keir was ‘not Winston Churchill’ in his latest rebuke of the Prime Minister. Evening Standard · Mar 4
Harry Potter flagship store to launch on London’s Oxford Street The flagship store will be the second official Harry Potter merchandise outlet in the UK Evening Standard · Mar 4
Starmer’s post-Brexit reset with EU lacks ‘direction, definition and drive’, MPs warn Government urged to set clearer roadmap to save ‘languishing’ efforts to grow closer to the bloc The Independent UK · Mar 4
MPs say Starmer’s UK-EU reset lacks ‘direction, definition and drive’ Foreign affairs committee report finds summit improved political relationship but efforts lack ‘strategic priorities’ The Guardian - UK · Mar 4
UK puts emergency brake on study visas for four countries’ nationals Shabana Mahmood says UK’s generosity abused as study visas halted for nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan The Guardian - UK · Mar 3
Ryan Reynolds to commentate on Welsh soccer derby Ryan Reynolds is set to make an appearance on Sky Sports in the UK. BANG Premier · Mar 3
UK halts visa routes from four countries amid claims migrants ‘exploiting’ asylum Study visas for nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan have been halted, as have work visas for Afghans. Evening Standard · Mar 3
EuroMillions results: Winning lottery and Thunderball numbers for Friday 19 June Tonight’s EuroMillions draw has offered players the chance to win a jackpot of £33million. To win the prize, a player had to get five main numbers plus two lucky stars. In the UK, every EuroMillions entry automatically includes a unique "UK Millionaire Maker" code, entering you into an additional draw… The Independent UK · Mar 3
Most Reform members believe non-white UK citizens born abroad should be forced or encouraged to leave, poll finds Nigel Farage’s recent efforts to woo centre-ground voters may cause tension in party’s right flank, says Hope Not Hate The Guardian - UK · Mar 3
'Not happy with UK either': Donald Trump slams European nations, singles out Spain over Iran campaign US President Trump has sharply criticized European nations, particularly Spain, for their stance on the US-Israel military campaign against Iran. While Germany is praised, Spain's refusal to allow base usage for operations against Iran has drawn Trump's ire. The conflict escalates with regional attacks and rising oil prices. The Times of India · Mar 3
‘I’m not happy with UK’: Donald Trump criticizes Keir Starmer over military access President Trump has sharply criticized UK Prime Minister Starmer for initially withholding UK bases for US strikes on Iran, stating the "special relationship" has weakened. Starmer later agreed to limited defensive use of two bases after a UK base in Cyprus was attacked. The UK emphasizes acting on a legal… The Times of India · Mar 3
Trump rebukes Starmer again for not letting US attack Iran from UK bases US president criticises prime minister for third time 24 hours, describing him as ‘not Churchill’ over initial refusal The Guardian - UK · Mar 3
UK parliament to debate whether all suicides linked to domestic abuse to be investigated as homicide Lib Dems table amendment to crime and policing bill, saying system ‘simply not doing enough to protect women’ The Guardian - UK · Mar 3
Ukraine 1-6 England: Georgia Stanway stars as Lionesses make flying start to World Cup qualifying Alessia Russo, Stanway and Jess Park all score braces in formidable second-half display in Turkey Evening Standard · Mar 3
The Independent UK · Mar 3 Beatles legend Ringo Starr announces new album The 85-year old musician announced the release of a 10-track record Long Long Road which will feature collaborations with Billy Strings, Sheryl Crow and St Vincent
The Guardian - UK · Mar 3 Alessia Russo double for England sparks Women’s World Cup qualifying win against Ukraine Alessia Russo, Georgia Stanway and Jess Park all scored twice in England Women’s 6-1 World Cup qualifying win against Ukraine in Antalya
The Times of India · Mar 3 UK Hindu temple thrown lifeline by judge after council plans to sell its premises to a mosque A Hindu temple in Peterborough secured a High Court injunction halting the sale of its building to a mosque. The Bharat Hindu Samaj Temple, serving 18,000 devotees and offering community services, challenged the council's decision after being outbid. The judge found a strong case for interim relief, preventing irreversible steps.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 3 Half-truths and no truths: Trump’s latest claims on the UK factchecked From the Chagos Islands to ‘windmills’ and sharia law, the US president’s comments do not bear much scrutiny
The Independent UK · Mar 3 Cyprus becomes embroiled in another Middle Eastern maelstrom with UK military bases on its soil If the adage “geography is destiny” holds true, then Cyprus should be a prime candidate as its poster child
The Guardian - UK · Mar 3 UK borrowing costs jump again on fears Iran conflict will curb growth Investors suspect rising oil and gas costs will stoke inflation and delay cuts in interest rates
The Guardian - UK · Mar 3 Unemployment set to hit 5.3% this year amid ‘worrying’ rise in young jobless OBR raises forecast from 4.9% and downgrades UK’s growth prospects for 2026 – while also warning of war uncertainty
The Independent UK · Mar 3 Trump ‘not happy’ with UK over Iran and says Starmer is ‘not Winston Churchill’ It is the latest in a series of broadsides from the US president over the UK’s position on the Middle East war.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 3 British boy back in UK after being stranded in Dubai airport amid airstrikes Ahmad Ali, 12, from Wiltshire, spent three nights in the airport while travelling back from Pakistan
The Guardian - UK · Mar 3 Recruiting nurses overseas must work for all Letter: Howard Catton of the International Council of Nurses calls for a co-investment mechanism in global nursing education
The Independent UK · Mar 3 Trump hits out at Starmer over Iran: ‘This is not Winston Churchill we’re dealing with’ The US president has hit out at Britain several times since the US launched strikes on Tehran