UK's Starmer vows to 'fight for his job' as Epstein-Mandelson scandal deepens The UK prime minister has insisted he would not step down amid calls for his resignation from opposition and party members alike. Euronews · Feb 10
Legal advice and translation lacking in UK–France migrant returns deal Migrants deported from Britain to France under the UK government’s “one in, one out” scheme were left without adequate access to translators, legal advice or clear information about their futures, according to a report published on Monday. Radio France Internationale · Feb 10
From Denmark to the UK: Why European cities are installing red street lighting The change in colour is part of a scheme to reduce the effects of light pollution, particularly on nocturnal animals. Euronews · Feb 10
UK and US sink to new lows in global index of corruption Countries’ drop in scores in annual table comes amid ‘worrying trend’ of backsliding in established democracies The Guardian - UK · Feb 10
Russian oil revenue plummets as sanctions target Putin’s cash cow A shadow fleet has sought to skirt around sanctions against Russia The Independent UK · Feb 10
William to meet female footballers during Saudi Arabia tour The future King’s three-day trip aims to strengthen the UK’s ties with one of its key Middle East allies. Evening Standard · Feb 10
‘PM comes out fighting’: what the UK papers say as Starmer battles on Prime minister stares down growing call for his resignation amid the Peter Mandelson-Epstein scandal The Guardian - AU · Feb 10
Ukraine war briefing: France to start making weapons with Kyiv Ukraine says deal paves way for ‘large-scale joint projects’ while separately Kyiv opens exports of its locally made weaponry. What we know on day 1,448 The Guardian - AU · Feb 10
'Defy the impossible': NRL bullish about global plan The NRL is hopeful of playing regular-season games in Hong Kong, Japan, the UK and the Abu Dhabi in the coming years. AAP · Feb 10
Almost 100 areas warned to expect flooding as downpours continue The UK faces further wet weather following a month of record-breaking rainfall. Evening Standard · Feb 10
UK braces for further flooding with more rain expected to hit The Environment Agency (EA) has issued flood warnings for 99 locations The Independent UK · Feb 10
Lower-income families face 137-year wait for living standards to double, says UK thinktank Two decades of weak pay growth have left poorer households stuck, Resolution Foundation says, fuelling political unease The Guardian - UK · Feb 10
British Museum raises £3.5m in four months to save pendant linked to Henry VIII The London museum launched an appeal in October to save the Tudor Heart. The Independent UK · Feb 10
British Museum raises £3.5million to save Henry VIII-linked pendant found by metal detectorist in field The London museum launched has raised £3.5million in just four month to save the Tudor Heart Evening Standard · Feb 10
Evening Standard · Feb 10 Retail sales pick up in January after consumers hold off on Christmas spending The British Retail Consortium and KPMG said total UK retail sales increased by 2.7% year on year in January.
The Independent UK · Feb 9 Obesity driving one in six UK deaths from infection, new research reveals Globally obesity may have been a driving factor in 0.6 million out of 5.4 million deaths from infectious diseases in 2023
The Independent UK · Feb 9 Calls for ‘honest debate’ about monarchy as support falls amid Epstein scandal Police confirmed it was assessing suggestions that Andrew shared confidential reports from his role as the UK’s trade envoy with Jeffrey Epstein
Evening Standard · Feb 9 Support for monarchy falls to 45% amid Epstein scandal, poll suggests Police are assessing claims Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor shared confidential reports from his role as the UK’s trade envoy, with Jeffrey Epstein.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 9 Miliband pledges up to £1bn for community green energy schemes UK projects will allow local areas to control and profit from renewable power generation, says energy secretary
The Independent UK · Feb 9 How long will Britain’s rain deluge last after 41st consecutive day of wet weather? ‘Winter is stuck on repeat,’ Met Office says, while Wildlife Trusts warns of impacts on vulnerable species
Louder · Feb 9 "We have the best fans in the world": Much-loved Brit rockers Little Angels announce first shows in over a decade Little Angels' original lineup will play 11 dates later this year, with Luke Morley supporting
Evening Standard · Feb 9 The Voice UK contestant Dean Franklin dies aged 36 just weeks after being diagnosed with terminal cancer The singer gave an emotional final street performance in Piccadilly Circus last month
The Times of India · Feb 9 'The King has made clear': Buckingham Palace ready to back police probe into former Prince Andrew’s Epstein links Buckingham Palace has pledged to “stand ready to support” UK police if approached over allegations concerning King Charles III’s brother, former Prince Andrew.
The Conversation · Feb 9 Anas Sarwar: why did the leader of Scottish Labour call for Keir Starmer’s resignation – and has the move backfired? Scottish politics has a dual nature. It is significantly distinct from politics in the rest of the United Kingdom, with its own dynamics, parties and leaders. But it can still be affected by events down south. And for the Scottish sections of the UK parties – the Conservatives, Liberal Democrats,…
The Independent UK · Feb 9 Michelin holds steady: 20 new one-star UK restaurants announced The Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland awards in Dublin delivered a year of consolidation rather than shock, with 20 new one-star restaurants, a pair of new two-star promotions and all three-star restaurants retaining their status, as regional breakthroughs finally came for cities such as Sheffield and Brighton