London house prices fall year on year as buyers cautious and affordability remains stretched Increased supply, low buyer demand and stretched affordability in London are keeping a lid on prices Evening Standard · Feb 18
‘Grace period’ needed for dual nationals returning to UK on second passport, say Lib Dems Will Forster MP says ‘lack of planning and haphazard communication’ on new border rules has caused chaos The Guardian - UK · Feb 18
RAYE review, Co-Op Live Manchester – Just give her the Bond theme now 5/5 Ambitious, thrilling show asserts the UK pop artist as one of the greats, as she traces her lineage through jazz, blues, dance and R&B The Independent UK · Feb 18
“Something groundbreaking for our fans”: Iron Maiden turn only 2026 UK show into its own festival, including acts featuring band’s former members Stray, Maiden United, Airforce and more will open the metal titans’ newly expanded two-day event Metal Hammer · Feb 18
Former army chief seen as Zelenskyy's top rival reveals to AP a rift between them The former Ukrainian army general widely seen as the top political rival to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has spoken publicly for the first time about a deep rift between the two men The Independent UK · Feb 18
Storm Pedro to bring snow and more heavy rain to UK Rain, hill snow and strong winds may bring some travel disruptions as weather warnings in place for later this week The Independent UK · Feb 18
Ukrainian and Russian envoys hold a second day of US-brokered talks in Geneva U.S.-brokered talks between Russian and Ukrainian envoys are continuing in Geneva, with both sides apparently still far apart on peace terms The Independent UK · Feb 18
'Making silky smoothies has never been so much fun' — Ninja's most colourful blender is finally on sale in the UK The BlendBoss has a super-powerful motor and tough blade assembly to make light work of tough ingredients like ice and fibrous veggies. TechRadar · Feb 18
Bowling strikes gold on Valentine’s Day as couples seek fun ‘without pressure’ Hollywood Bowl said that people were increasingly locking in their date nights ahead of time rather than relying on spontaneous trips. Evening Standard · Feb 18
SRO to operate Ginetta's UK one-make championships Leading GT organiser will take control of Ginetta Junior, Ginetta GT and GT Academy series with immediate effect as manufacturer focuses on boosting production Autosport · Feb 18
Andrew sent Epstein Christmas cards for years after 'cutting ties', files reveal The former Duke of York wished Jeffrey Epstein ‘much joy and happiness’ in a Christmas card in 2011 - a year after he claimed to have cut all contact with the convicted sex offender Evening Standard · Feb 18
Warning issued over illegal skin lightening products sold in local shops ‘We are increasingly seeing these items sold in everyday local stores, sometimes without a full understanding of the risks involved’ The Independent UK · Feb 18
Labour, take note: London isn’t working for young people The UK now has a worse record on youth unemployment than the EU – for the first time Evening Standard · Feb 18
More downpours and snow forecast across UK but temperatures are expected to rise Widespread rainfall of 10-20mm is expected but milder weather is on the horizon The Independent UK · Feb 18
The Independent UK · Feb 18 UK inflation latest: Price growth drops to 10-month low prompting hopes of interest rate cut Economists expect rates to reach the government target of 2 per cent by around April
The Guardian - UK · Feb 18 UK inflation falls to 3%, boosting hopes of early cut in interest rates January annual drop is lowest level since March 2025, although still above Bank of England’s 2% target
The Guardian - UK · Feb 18 Go the extra mile: how to cut costs if you’re running a marathon Spending on gear, travel and race fees can easily add up – here’s how to make getting to the start line affordable
The Guardian - UK · Feb 18 Wednesday briefing: Why suicides linked to abuse are going unpunished In today’s newsletter: Coroners, police and prosecutors struggle to navigate cases where suicide is linked to domestic abuse, leaving families fighting for justice
The Guardian - UK · Feb 18 March cut to UK interest rates more likely after inflation drops to 10-month low; London house prices fall – as it happened FTSE 100 hits record high after UK inflation falls to 3% in January, thanks to cheaper petrol and air fares, and a slowdown in food inflation
The Independent UK · Feb 18 Scotland’s Glencoe offers an affordable way to ski without leaving the UK You'll be rewarded with the best views of a beautiful landscape while skiing in the Scottish Highlands, writes Emma Henderson
AAP · Feb 18 Push to outlaw spliced Russian 'blood oil' in Australia Loopholes in Australia's sanctions regime against Russia are inadvertently propping up Russia's war in Ukraine as profits from spliced oil flow back to Moscow.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 18 Without US military support, we need a European defence union. Here’s what that looks like The fledgling ‘coalition of the willing’ assembled for Ukraine could form the basis for an urgent European security response, says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre
The Times of India · Feb 18 UK’s new border rules for dual nationals explained: £589 to enter your own country? Travel chaos, families panic, women discriminated A new UK border regime starting February 25, 2026, mandates dual British nationals use a UK passport or a £589 certificate to enter. Critics argue this unfairly targets women and dual nationals abroad, citing naming convention issues and high costs. The Home Office defends it as a security and digitisation…
Evening Standard · Feb 18 Robert Jenrick to outline Reform UK plans for Bank of England and OBR Nigel Farage named his top team on Tuesday, which included Conservative defectors Mr Jenrick and Suella Braverman.
The Independent UK · Feb 18 Over 4 million working households now struggling to afford a decent life, research finds More than four million working households across the UK are not earning enough to afford a “decent life”, according to new research.