Who are the UK MPs and peers who had sanctions imposed on them by China? Beijing has reversed decision taken in 2021 against British politicians for highlighting human rights violations against Uyghurs The Guardian - UK · Jan 30
Starmer brushes off Trump’s criticism of ‘dangerous’ relationship with China Donald Trump expressed disapproval of the Prime Minister’s trip to China in remarks to reporters early on Friday. Evening Standard · Jan 30
Keir Starmer signals support for US strikes on Iran Washington continues to build forces in Middle East during simmering tensions between Washington and Tehran The Independent UK · Jan 30
Starmer says ‘we need to deal with’ Iran crackdown after Trump’s warnings The Prime Minister said the UK backs ‘the goal’ of preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons as Donald Trump ramps up pressure on the country. Evening Standard · Jan 30
Regulating sexual content online has always been a challenge – how we got here When Tim Berners-Lee invented the world wide web, he articulated his dream for the internet to unlock creativity and collaboration on a global scale. But he also wondered “whether it will be a technical dream or a legal nightmare”. History has answered that question with a troubling “both”. The Conversation · Jan 30
One adult for the 9.40am in Sittingbourne: a front row seat for Melania’s ominous UK opening Pilloried as a multimillion-dollar sweetener, Amazon’s Brett Ratner-directed portrait of the first lady has opened with a grand ‘black-carpet’ premiere in Washington and mysteriously empty cinemas around the planet The Guardian - UK · Jan 30
Nearly three-quarters of musicians fear AI will threaten their careers A new report calls on the UK government to intervene to protect jobs in the creative sector The Independent UK · Jan 30
This Supercharged Suzuki Motorcycle Makes How Much Power? The guys at the UK's premiere supercharging moto candy factory TTS Performance are at it again, and this GSX1400 has been bulking up. RideApart · Jan 30
US student jailed for life for killing Chinese girlfriend in UK stabbing and strangling Joshua Michals was sentenced at London's Old Bailey criminal court for stabbing and killing Zhe Wang a fellow student at Goldsmiths, University of London in March 2024. Euronews · Jan 30
“He’s honestly a garage legend and it’s kinda surreal collaborating with someone whose legacy inspired bits of my early work”: PinkPantheress is so Sincere as she joins MJ Cole on a new version of a UK Garage classic The track was originally made using an Atari ST and Akai MPC3000XL and released back in 1998 MusicRadar · Jan 30
SMEs are rapidly adopting AI - but a US-UK gap is emerging Four in five see AI as critical to business success over the next year, but even more want to increase in-person interaction with clients. TechRadar · Jan 30
Sticking A Hayabusa Engine Inside A Tiny '90s Nissan Hatchback Is A Great Idea Meet the Micrabusa, the unholy custom spawn of a Suzuki Hayabusa and a second-gen Nissan Micra hatchback, and it's a treat to see come to life. RideApart · Jan 30
Fire near Euston station sparks major disruption to UK rail services Passengers face disruptions on the rail line between London and Watford Junction The Independent UK · Jan 30
China lifts sanctions on MPs and peers after Starmer’s meeting with Xi The lifting of the restrictions, which included a ban on travel to China, was promised by the Chinese president in his talks with the prime minister The Independent UK · Jan 30
Evening Standard · Jan 30 Chinese sanctions on UK MPs and peers lifted after Starmer’s talks with Xi The lifting of the restrictions, which included a ban on travel to China, was promised by the Chinese president in his talks with the Prime Minister.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 30 Add to playlist: the boundless bedroom-made black metal of Powerplant and the week’s best new tracks Theo Zhykharyev, the Ukrainian wizard working low-profile under this brand since 2017 has pivoted to a new realm which blends ferocious energy with freewheeling fun
The Guardian - UK · Jan 30 Saudi dissident awarded £3m damages threatens enforcement action if he is not paid London-based satirist hails ‘amazing’ ruling that found Gulf state targeted and attacked him for his criticism
Tom’s Guide · Jan 30 I just tested the new mini Instant Pot — it’s ‘ideal for small spaces,’ with a catch The Instant Pot Rio Mini is the smallest Instant Pot I’ve ever tested, it comes in pastel pink, and it has seven cooking modes. Perfect? Well… it’s close-ish.
Evening Standard · Jan 30 Asylum seeker who stabbed hotel worker 23 times jailed for 29 years for murder Deng Chol Majek is believed to have entered the UK by small boat less than three months before launching a frenzied attack on Rhiannon Whyte.
The Independent UK · Jan 30 Labour warns Reform by-election candidate ‘represents extreme politics’ as he’s endorsed by Tommy Robinson The far-right activist endorsed Goodwin despite Reform UK saying he ‘isn’t welcome in the party’
The Guardian - UK · Jan 30 The Silicon Glen legacy: why the semiconductor industry is thriving in Scotland A pioneering Scottish company has become a global leader in manufacturing silicon carbide devices, but its success can be traced back to the nation’s high-tech boom in the 1960s
The Independent UK · Jan 30 Banco Santander executive to take top job at UK bank ahead of TSB merger Mahesh Aditya is currently group chief risk officer at Banco Santander and will replace outgoing boss Mike Regnier on March 1.
The Independent UK · Jan 30 Trump poised to nominate US central bank chair amid feud over rate cuts Speculation that former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh is the president’s top choice was helping lift the US dollar on Friday morning.
The Independent UK · Jan 30 Care costs can ‘completely wipe out’ inheritance - and it’s shaping family finances One expert suggest £400,000 could be needed for five years of care
GamesRadar · Jan 30 Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney supports the $900 million lawsuit against Valve, arguing Steam is "the only major store still holding onto payment ties and 30% junk fee" UK courts recently ruled that the trial can move forward