Britain snubs Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza signing ceremony over Putin invite Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said there were concerns about potential Russian involvement given Putin’s war in Ukraine Evening Standard · Jan 22
Ellen DeGeneres' Minneapolis Protest Video Sparks Backlash — and Shock Over Her Dramatic New Look Ellen DeGeneres sparks online backlash after commenting on Minneapolis protests, with critics targeting both her remarks and her dramatic new appearance. International Business Times UK · Jan 22
10 Photos of Joshua Kershaw: Brit Who Went Missing in Thailand, Found Dead After 9-Day Search The family of Joshua Kershaw, a 21-year-old British tourist, confirmed his death after a nine-day search in Thailand, as loved ones now face the difficult process of bringing him home. International Business Times UK · Jan 22
Newsletter: Trump steps back from the precipice Also in today's newsletter: EU enlargement chief Marta Kos speaks about plans for post-war Ukraine's economic recovery, and why the implementation of the EU-Mercosur trade deal risks being kicked down the road. Euronews · Jan 22
"We all had that feeling that nobody had ever heard anything like this before": How Iron Maiden got their man and made the album that sent them stratospheric An exclusive extract from Iron Maiden – Infinite Dreams: The Official Visual History Metal Hammer · Jan 22
Prince William to make first official visit to Saudi Arabia next month Prince William will make his first official visit to Saudi Arabia in February at the request of the UK Government, with the two nations set to mark a century of diplomatic relations. BANG Premier · Jan 22
This At-Home Acne Injection Pen Could Revolutionise Treatment—But Dermatologists Have Reservations The Indomo ClearPen is yet to be approved in the UK, but the founders hope for future availability Marie Claire · Jan 22
NHS Experts Urge Vitamin D Users to Stop After Rise in Overdose Symptoms NHS experts warn Vitamin D users to stop high doses after overdose cases, urging people to follow guidance and watch for toxicity symptoms nationwide alert now. International Business Times UK · Jan 22
Prince Harry says Meghan Markle’s royal life was “absolute misery” in emotional court testimony Prince Harry says Meghan Markle's royal life was "absolutely horrible" during UK tabloid trial testimony The Fashion Central · Jan 22
‘We want to make jacket potatoes sexy again!’: how the humble spud became a fast food sensation After Spudulike closed in 2024, the reign of the jacket potato seemed over in the UK. But now the favourite is back, piled with new toppings, sold by new companies and promoted all over social media by potato influencers The Guardian - UK · Jan 22
Barron Trump Saves a Friend's Life After Hearing Her Scream During Assault: 'A Sign From God' Barron Trump earns global praise after saving a friend from a violent UK assault, showcasing his presence of mind, intelligence and quick thinking. International Business Times UK · Jan 22
Four in five blind people struggle with gap at UK train stations, survey finds RNIB research uncovers high anxiety around rail travel with some having fallen into gaps or been trapped in doors The Guardian - UK · Jan 22
Typhoon jets to receive ‘cutting-edge’ radar upgrade amid Russian threat News comes amidst increasing pressure on Nato and Trump’s threat to acquire Greenland The Independent UK · Jan 22
Evening Standard · Jan 22 UK’s property value hotspots of last year revealed by study Zoopla said around half of the UK’s homes saw increases in value in 2025.
Evening Standard · Jan 22 Government to announce £453m deal to fit Typhoon jets with ‘cutting-edge’ radar The contract with three UK defence firms will secure 300 skilled roles in Edinburgh and more than 200 elsewhere in the UK.
The Independent UK · Jan 22 Revealed: The UK’s top property value hotspots by region Around half of the UK’s 30 million homes increased in value in 2025
The Independent UK · Jan 21 Surge in UK ADHD prescriptions driven by women, study suggests Dramatic increase in women seeking treatment for ADHD in the UK, new study shows
The Guardian - UK · Jan 21 Museums must reach all parts of UK, says Nandy as £1.5bn of arts funding announced Culture secretary says national institutions will receive £600m but they must extend influence outside London
TechRadar · Jan 21 This hi-res music streaming app is rocketing up the charts – and Spotify’s AI ‘Slopify’ outrage could be supplying the fuel AI slop is the scourge of music streaming sites, but French platform Qobuz does things differently –and it's being rewarded with huge growth.
Tom’s Guide · Jan 21 How to watch 'The Beauty' online from anywhere — stream the new FX body-horror thriller A “miracle” STI that delivers physical perfection sounds like the ultimate shortcut, until the bodies start piling up. Here’s how to watch 'The Beauty' online, plus the full release schedule and where it’s streaming in your country.
Evening Standard · Jan 21 Tories lost Jenrick because of ‘personal ambition’, Badenoch tells party Ex-shadow justice minister Robert Jenrick defected to Reform UK on Thursday, describing Britain as ‘broken’.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 21 How Badenoch’s meeting with Mike Johnson led to Trump’s Chagos deal rant A brief encounter set off a chain of events that culminated in a public rebuff to the US president from Keir Starmer
International Business Times UK · Jan 21 WW3 Closer Than Ever? Panic Mounts as UK Military Chiefs Sound Alarm Over Imminent Global War Panic rises in Britain as senior UK military leaders warn that World War 3 could be closer than many believe and urge the nation to prepare for major conflict through strengthened defence and societal mobilisation. Insights from senior UK military figures and official speeches underpin this analysis.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 21 Why is the UK investing in £6.45bn Kraken when it doesn’t need public money? Given the software company’s size and funding options, British Business Bank’s investment looks like mission creep