UK Foreign Office updates travel advice amid strikes on Iran and cancelled flights The UK Government said its priority is ‘the safety of UK nationals’ The Independent UK · Feb 28
US-Israel strikes on Iran: Flights disrupted as airspace closures force diversions, turnbacks; airlines issue travel advisories Flights between India, the UK, Europe, the Middle East and North America have been severely disrupted after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, triggering widespread airspace closures and diversions. The Times of India · Feb 28
Keir Starmer convenes Cobra committee as missiles strike Middle East Iran has retaliated after the US-Israeli strikes which are understood to have had no UK involvement. Evening Standard · Feb 28
UK should resist being dragged into war after Iran strikes, says Labour MP The UK Government is yet to comment on the strikes. Evening Standard · Feb 28
British planes ‘in the sky’ in Middle East to defend allies after US strikes on Iran Keir Starmer has demanded that the Iranian regime ends retaliatory strikes on neighbours in the Middle East in response to a pre-emptive attack by the US and Israel The Independent UK · Feb 28
Butter author Asako Yuzuki: ‘I’m very far from the ideal Japanese woman’ Butter, her novel about a female serial killer, was a global hit. As Asako Yuzuki’s second book is published in English, she talks about criticism at home – and why she’ll be writing darker stories in the future The Guardian - UK · Feb 28
Deaths of 22 children in Channel due to ‘catastrophic failure’ by UK and France, NGO says Project Play finds UK taxpayers are funding ‘record child fatalities’ and ‘repeated violence’ against children in northern France The Guardian - UK · Feb 28
London's Sauna Scene Has Gone Design-y — These 3 Are the Best, and Serve Inspiration for Feeling Calm, Inspired, and Energized Even in Your Own Bathroom We've rounded up our favorite relaxation addresses in the capital and spotlighted the interior details worth stealing to infuse a sense of peace in your home Livingetc · Feb 28
Winter Paralympics walks tightrope as Russia’s inclusion risks ceremony boycott The IPC’s Andrew Parsons tries to ease growing tension as Ukrainian president calls the decision ‘dirty’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 28
‘The kinetic energy is palpable’: Manchester embraces its first Brit awards Event’s first venture outside London aims to recognise geographical diversity of UK’s music talent The Guardian - UK · Feb 28
Home Secretary to warn Labour to resist leftward shift after by-election loss The result of Thursday’s poll saw Labour come third behind Zack Polanski’s Greens and Nigel Farage’s Reform UK in the seat. Evening Standard · Feb 28
‘I’m not the best father’: Zelensky shares rare insight into personal impact of Russia war The Ukrainian president said it was his ‘duty’ to lead Ukraine The Independent UK · Feb 27
Jeffrey Epstein’s bizarre flight paths over the UK have the military in a frenzy to piece together the truth The files indicate that Epstein may have used civilian and military airports to transport women. We Got This Covered · Feb 27
Duke and Duchess of Sussex make surprise virtual appearance at NAACP Image Awards Creative Honors The same day their tour of Jordan ended, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have made a surprise virtual appearance at the NAACP Image Awards Creative Honors. BANG Premier · Feb 27
Evening Standard · Feb 27 King visits top UK operational military headquarters Charles was given an insight at Northwood HQ, north-west London, into the round-the-clock work used to help keep the UK and allies safe.
Evening Standard · Feb 27 UK withdraws staff from Iran amid threat of US strikes The decision to withdraw UK staff comes a day after talks between the US and Iran over its nuclear programme ended without agreement.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 27 Suicide forum found to be in breach of Online Safety Act after failing to block UK users Ofcom says that after provisional ruling it could apply to courts to demand internet providers stop access to site
The Independent UK · Feb 27 Exclusive: Octopus Energy CEO Greg Jackson talks electric cars (and bikes), energy pricing and much more Octopus Energy CEO Greg Jackson joins The Independent to talk all things electric – from how Octopus started to how it became the UK’s biggest energy company.
The Conversation · Feb 27 Why isn’t the Greens’ growing success reflected in media coverage? The victory of the Greens in the Gorton and Denton parliamentary byelection is a landmark for the party. But our new research reveals the Greens have received limited airtime over the last year despite almost doubling their support in the polls and in party membership.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 27 The Guardian view on Trump’s war on science: Europe should pick up talent fleeing the US Editorial: The president’s cuts have defunded and alienated thousands of American scientists. Europe can benefit, if it makes the right offer
Times Life · Feb 27 ‘A miracle baby’: Newborn Hugo rewrites medical history after groundbreaking womb transplant A tiny baby named Hugo has quietly made medical history in the UK. And yet, at its heart, this isn’t really a story about science. It’s about a mother who finally got to hold the child she once believed she would never have. Hugo was born just before Christmas 2025…
Evening Standard · Feb 27 FTSE 100 hits high and oil jumps amid US-Iran tension The FTSE 100 index ended up 63.85 points, 0.6%, at 10,910.55, a record close.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 27 How to keep free entry to UK museums and galleries Letters: Nick Merriman supports free entry for all, while Hugh R Craig and Peter Fordham suggest small charges for international visitors
The Guardian - UK · Feb 27 Rachel Reeves ‘to give go-ahead’ for £1bn military helicopter deal Reports say chancellor to sign contract with Italy’s Leonardo, saving 3,000 manufacturing jobs at Yeovil factory