Officials deny pause in Diego Garcia legislation despite Trump criticism Foreign Office minister Hamish Falconer ‘misspoke’ when he said the legislation had been paused, sources indicated. Evening Standard · Feb 25
Nobody believed that Putin would invade Ukraine. Four years on, has Europe learned from the failures of 2022? I looked back to discover the untold story of how western intelligence was misread, even in Kyiv. The conclusion offers a stark warning for the future The Guardian - UK · Feb 25
"I'm totally uninvolved. I'm like the dad that wants to be there and know everything and she's just totally doing her own thing”: Dave Grohl says he had nothing to do with daughter Violet’s record deal Foo Fighters are currently in UK playing two intimate shows MusicRadar · Feb 25
How to watch 'I Swear' online from anywhere — is it streaming on Netflix? The BAFTA-winning film is available to rent now, with a Netflix UK and Ireland streaming date locked in. Here is the simplest way to watch "I Swear", wherever you are. Tom’s Guide · Feb 25
The rise of the Chief Trust Officer: A game changing new C-suite role Trust is no longer a 'nice to have' for businesses - but whose responsibility is it? TechRadar · Feb 25
“We played at the Taylor Hawkins tribute concert with the Foo Fighters. After we finished our set, everyone was encouraging us to go back on tour”: Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee look back on the moment that sparked the idea for a Rush reunion Rush have just announced an extension to their Fifty Something Tour, with new dates in the UK, Europe and South America Guitar World · Feb 25
Tesco plans head office shake-up with 180 jobs cut, but new roles created The UK’s biggest supermarket said it recognises the changes will come as ‘difficult news’ to staff members affected by its proposals. Evening Standard · Feb 25
MPs back UK broadcasters in push to expand sport’s free-to-air ‘crown jewels’ Public service broadcasters are making renewed attempts to persuade the government to expand the list of televised sport’s free-to-air ‘crown jewels’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 25
UK suspension of refugee family reunion scheme to be challenged in high court Judge allows Safe Passage International to launch judicial review of halting of right to bring in children and partners The Guardian - UK · Feb 25
Nigel Farage claims the Maldives will launch counter-claim over Chagos Islands The Reform UK leader, who visited the Maldives over the weekend, said they are “upset” about the UK’s Chagos deal with Mauritius. Evening Standard · Feb 25
The Most Popular Slot Games in the UK Slot games continue to dominate the UK’s online casino landscape, remaining one of the most played and widely enjoyed forms of digital gambling entertainment. inkl · Feb 25
Facial recognition error prompts police to arrest Asian man for burglary 100 miles away Exclusive: Alvi Choudhury claiming damages against Thames Valley police after biased technology confused him with man looking ‘10 years younger’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 25
“I didn’t know garage very well, so I made a slightly skewed version of this sound – which is what ended up being my USP”: MJ Cole on the making of UKG classic Sincere Producer and UK garage legend MJ Cole charts his journey from classical music to the club and unpicks the production behind the genre-defining Sincere MusicRadar · Feb 25
Mandatory UK age checks have officially hit Xbox — players are being forcibly removed from matches Mandatory age verification under the UK’s Online Safety Act is now live on Xbox, with players reporting forced mid-game removals, failed checks, and restricted access to chat and Discord. Windows Central · Feb 25
Metal Hammer · Feb 25 Primus announce first UK and European tour in almost a decade Les Claypool's alt. rock mavericks line up first full European tour since 2017
Evening Standard · Feb 25 Nigel Farage heads to Gorton by-election for 'knife-edge' showdown against Zack Polanski's Greens and Labour The by-election race was said to be on a knife edge after a poll showed Labour on 28%, the Greens 28% and Reform UK 27%
T3 · Feb 25 Shark’s new EveryMess portable system could be the only cleaner you need for your home’s spills “It’s a faster, smarter way to clean” – Shark debuts the EveryMess Cleaning System
The Guardian - UK · Feb 25 The hard right has high hopes in Gorton and Denton – but a grassroots fightback is under way As ordinary people feel the effects of divisive rhetoric, a local group is taking action to empower the community
The Guardian - UK · Feb 25 British dual nationals: have you been prevented from travelling to the UK? We’d like to hear from British dual nationals who have been prevented from boarding a flight, ferry or train because they did not have a British passport or certificate of entitlement
Evening Standard · Feb 25 Aston Martin axing up to a fifth of workers as losses widen The luxury car maker said it would reduce its 2,800-strong global workforce by up to 20%, after 170 jobs were cut at the start of last year.
The Independent UK · Feb 25 Genesis GV60 Magma makes UK debut as 642bhp performance EV heads for showrooms The premium Korean brand’s first high-performance electric model has a 3.4-second 0-62mph sprint and specific Magma upgrades
The Guardian - UK · Feb 25 Your coffee questions answered: ‘What in the world possesses anyone to use a coffee pod?’ Whether it’s beans or machines, grinders or milk, the Filter’s coffee expert Sasha Muller answered readers’ questions
The Independent UK · Feb 25 Gordon Brown warns Nigel Farage will drag UK back into ‘Tory poverty years’ Gordon Brown hit out at Reform’s plan to reinstate the two child benefit cap
Evening Standard · Feb 25 Minister says enforcement of border system for UK visitors is ‘vital’ From Wednesday, visitors to the UK will need an electronic travel authorisation but dual nationals will need a British passport.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 25 Russian firms have routed $8bn of trade through British island territories since invasion of Ukraine Anti-corruption group Transparency International has catalogued ‘sanctions circumvention’ channelled through ‘unaccountable jurisdictions’