Film and TV charity unveils landmark mental health principles for UK industry Move comes after 35% of sector workers surveyed described their mental health as ‘poor’ or ‘very poor’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 26
'The fact I'm alive is totally remarkable' – After being told he had months to live, this cyclist rode 35,000km to Beijing In 2018, Luke Grenfell-Shaw faced a double trauma that would test his resilience to the limit. Tom Davidson meets the cyclist who turned adversity into ambition Cycling Weekly · Feb 26
Newsletter: Top trade MEP wants 'written' US commitment to EU trade deal Also in this newsletter: The latest on the deepening Druzhba oil pipeline feud, and the UK is on a charm offensive to be included in the EU’s “Made in Europe” industrial strategy. Euronews · Feb 26
Voices: ‘A national disgrace’: Readers fume over the UK’s sewage crisis exposed in Dirty Business YOUR VIEWS: Our community has responded to Channel 4’s show with anger and frustration, highlighting years of sewage pollution, regulatory failure, privatisation, corporate greed and environmental mismanagement, while calling for urgent action to protect rivers, public health and ecosystems The Independent UK · Feb 26
Polls open in Gorton and Denton by-election that could decide Starmer’s future A crucial by-election is underway in Gorton and Denton, serving as a significant test for Sir Keir Starmer's leadership. The contest is predicted to be a tight three-way race between Labour's Angeliki Stogia, Reform UK's Matt Goodwin, and the Green Party's Hannah Spencer. Sir Keir Starmer urged voters to back… The Independent UK · Feb 26
Gorton by-election: Pound dips as City get jitters on threat to Starmer if Labour loses to Reform or Greens Zack Polanski’s Green Party, Nigel Farage’s Reform UK and Labour have been battling it out in the hotly-fought contest Evening Standard · Feb 26
Polling stations open in by-election that could decide PM’s future Labour won Gorton and Denton in 2024 with more than half the vote but polling suggests a three-way fight with Reform UK and the Greens. The Independent UK · Feb 26
Thursday briefing: What our analysis of MPs’ speeches tells us about the shift to right-wing rhetoric In today’s newsletter: A century-long analysis of Commons speeches reveals how Britain’s political debate on immigration has lurched to its most hostile stance ever recorded The Guardian - UK · Feb 26
UFO Full Disclosure Actively Blocked by Pentagon Factions Claiming Demonic Threats, Says Washington Insider Mark Christopher Lee claims Pentagon factions are blocking UFO disclosure over fears of demonic origins. Explore the internal conflict and its implications for transparency and upcoming revelations. International Business Times UK · Feb 26
How Drought-Resistant Gardens Are Changing Urban Landscapes Many urban areas in the UK are adapting their green spaces as climate patterns bring more water restrictions and hotter summers. inkl · Feb 26
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor latest: Epstein blamed ‘Charles’ on day ex-duke left trade envoy role On 21 July 2011 Epstein wrote wrote: ‘I assume he knows that this is Charles' doing’ The Independent UK · Feb 26
What Homeowners Overlook in Renovation Budgets Renovation budgets are typically structured around visible upgrades such as cabinetry, lighting schemes and decorative finishes. inkl · Feb 26
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv to accelerate placement of anti-drone nets across frontline Defence minister says goal is to cover 4,000km of roads this year; 23 wounded in Russian attacks on cities before new Ukraine-US talks. What we know on day 1,464 The Guardian - AU · Feb 26
The Independent UK · Feb 26 Students given discount codes to sell sex online in ‘gateway’ to exploitation, major report into modern slavery warns Pimps using the internet to reach new victims with promise of glamorous life and financial independence, anti-slavery commissioner warns
Evening Standard · Feb 26 Have London house prices really become more affordable? A new report compared average salaries to local house prices in London and the UK. The findings were... mixed
The Guardian - UK · Feb 26 UK anti-slavery watchdog calls for overhaul of adult sexual services sites Independent commissioner’s report finds websites can act as ‘accelerators’ of exploitation for sex workers using them
The Independent UK · Feb 26 Glasgow named Scotland’s ‘most generous city’ after response to Hoy appeal GoFundMe said Glasgow was the second-most generous city in the UK during 2025.
The Independent UK · Feb 26 Pizza Express to venture into chicken with launch of Mac & Wings brand It will roll out its new Mac & Wings delivery brand to more than 300 sites across the UK from Tuesday March 3.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 25 Trump administration meets with UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson Agitator whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon was hosted by senior adviser at US state department
The Independent UK · Feb 25 Hay fever season hits early as dry spell brings rise in pollen levels If the mild weather continues other types of pollen, such as grass and weed pollen could also be stronger later in the summer
The Independent UK · Feb 25 Labour’s immigration crackdown could force Reeves to raise taxes, leading economists warn Chancellor warned that sharper than expected fall in net migration risks hurting economic growth and tax revenues
The Times of India · Feb 25 British passport holders in UAE and the Gulf warned: New UK travel rules could disrupt next trip for expats or dual nationals New UK border rules from February 25, 2026, are causing travel chaos for dual British citizens, especially those in the UAE. They can no longer use foreign passports to enter the UK, requiring a British passport or a costly Certificate of Entitlement. This has led to confusion, delays, and urgent…
The Independent UK · Feb 25 New Chagos shambles as government forced to deny deal paused over Trump intervention It comes as a group of Chagossians who have defied the UK government and landed on one of the Indian Ocean islands have told The Independent that they are not there for a publicity stunt and plan to stay permanently
The Guardian - UK · Feb 25 France’s Engie strikes deal to buy UK Power Networks for £10.5bn French utility to acquire owner of electricity cables and power lines across London, south-east and east of England