This airport had the highest number of cancellations in the UK last year More than three per cent of flights were disrupted at the worst performing hub The Independent UK · Jan 28
The UK government gets it spectacularly wrong on AI – just 3% of the public agree with its stance on copyright law changes A major public consultation revealed overwhelming opposition to the UK government's AI copyright proposal TechRadar · Jan 28
Starmer vows to raise issues ‘that need to be raised’ with Xi amid push to free Jimmy Lai PM may also discuss fate of Uyghurs with Chinese leader on trip aimed at improving economic relations The Guardian - UK · Jan 28
Just days after launch, Ricoh's monochrome compact camera faces stock shortages in Europe. Are US and UK next? "Limited stock, deliveries affected until March" – new Ricoh GR IV Monochrome is selling fast, making pre-orders essential Digital Camera World · Jan 28
Sir Keir Starmer arrives in China in first visit by British PM since 2018 The visit seeks to boost trade ties with China but Sir Keir Starmer has faced criticism for engaging with a country that poses a security risk. The Independent UK · Jan 28
Keir Starmer vows no more 'ice age' with China as he lands in Beijing for high-profile talks Visit seeks to boost trade ties with China - but PM faces criticism for engaging with country posing security risk Evening Standard · Jan 28
Lawyer, 44, Discovered Deceased On Transatlantic Flight After Falling Asleep On Mom’s Shoulder An American lawyer boarded her London-bound Delta flight, excited for the journey ahead. But she never made it off the aircraft alive. Bored Panda · Jan 28
Revolution Bars Closing: 600 Jobs Lost as UK Nightlife Falls Out of Favour With Young Drinkers Revolution Bars will close 21 UK venues, cutting 591 jobs after entering administration, as rising costs and changing habits hit nightlife brands across Britain. International Business Times UK · Jan 28
UK loses 'measles-free' status - what are the signs of measles? A surge in cases has stripped the UK of its measles-free status, as health officials warn of growing danger to unvaccinated children. Evening Standard · Jan 28
PornHub criticises UK’s ‘failed safety system’ as new access is restricted IN FULL The Independent UK · Jan 28
Wednesday briefing: Can we turn around the growing school readiness crisis? In today’s newsletter: Rising living costs, shrinking early years services and soaring screen use are reshaping what teachers encounter on the first day of school, with consequences felt across the system The Guardian - UK · Jan 28
Steam Games Could Be Overpriced for Millions of UK Players as £656m Lawsuit Against Valve Moves Forward A £656m lawsuit against Valve can proceed, raising claims Steam overcharged up to 14 million UK gamers through anti-competitive pricing practices nationwide. International Business Times UK · Jan 28
Storm Chandra latest: Fears further heavy rainfall could bring worst flooding in more than a decade Dozens of flood warnings remain in place across the UK a The Independent UK · Jan 28
UK Tribunal Lets £656 Million Valve Lawsuit Proceed Against Steam Store London's Competition Appeal Tribunal ruled that video game developer and distributor Valve must face the lawsuit against its platform Steam International Business Times UK · Jan 28
The Guardian - UK · Jan 28 Seven out of 10 UK mothers feel overloaded, research reveals Study also says almost half have a mental health issue such as anxiety or depression
The Guardian - UK · Jan 28 Coinbase adverts banned in UK for suggesting crypto could ease cost of living crisis Advertising Standards Authority says firm advised by George Osborne ‘trivialised risks of cryptocurrency’
Evening Standard · Jan 28 29% of UK adults hit by Royal Mail delays over Christmas, warns Citizens Advice The figure is a 50% increase on December 2024, up from 10.7 million people, the charity found.
The Independent UK · Jan 28 Major UK airline rapped over ‘misleading’ baggage claim The airline told the regulator its advertised price was accurate and available on various routes
The Independent UK · Jan 28 Why decline in children’s mental health is ‘biggest challenge of our time’ Mental health services are “struggling to keep pace and meet the individual needs of children and young people”, leading charities have warned
The Independent UK · Jan 27 The surprising health benefit of sleeping without a pillow Sleeping with two pillows has been linked to higher pressure inside the eye among glaucoma patients
The Guardian - UK · Jan 27 Keir Starmer walks tightrope over myriad issues in quest to bolster China ties Vow to bring ‘stability and clarity’ to the UK’s approach to Beijing on first visit by a British prime minister in eight years will be sorely tested
The Independent UK · Jan 27 Starmer lands in Beijing after claiming that engaging with China will make UK richer and safer The PM is under pressure to raise several difficult subjects, including China’s espionage activity, when he meets with Xi Jinping on Thursday
The Independent UK · Jan 27 Pornhub to restrict access for UK users from next week – with one exception Pornhub’s parent company said it will “no longer participate in the failed system that has been created in the United Kingdom” as a result of the Online Safety Act’s introduction