The key to the UK's AI success lies in closing the skills gap The UK’s ambition to become a global AI superpower is being stifled by a widening skills gap. TechRadar · Jan 16
Sacked TikTok workers in UK launch legal action over ‘union busting’ Moderators accuse social media firm of unfair dismissal after it fired hundreds in UK just before vote to form union The Guardian - UK · Jan 16
Fact check: Iran protests and AI-generated ‘MPs’ Round-up of fact checks from the last week compiled by Full Fact. Evening Standard · Jan 16
Pup-and-coming: dog clothing market soars amid cold, wet UK weather Trend of mini-me dressing – wearing same clothes as one’s children – has extended to four-legged friends The Guardian - UK · Jan 16
Meghan Markle 'Nervous' as Royal Family Prepares for Potential Sussex Return to UK Meghan Markle and Prince Harry may return to the UK, prompting the Royal Family to hire crisis management experts. Explore the tension and preparations behind a potential Sussex reunion with the palace. International Business Times UK · Jan 16
Charles tells Ukraine: ‘We stand with you’ The King has publicly supported Ukraine since the early period of Russia’s invasion. Evening Standard · Jan 16
NSW could adopt UK-style laws to ban ‘intifada’ protest slogans. How would it work? Inquiry into banning pro-Palestine phrase warned against importing ‘repressive models’ from overseas, while legal experts say UK model could be incompatible with Australia’s constitution The Guardian - AU · Jan 16
'It will be unforgettable' – the British Tour de France 2027 stages are even better than we could have imagined Plans for 'the grandest of Grand Départs' are living up to their promise Cycling Weekly · Jan 16
UKHSA Warns Norovirus Cases Have Jumped by Nearly Half in Two Weeks Norovirus cases have surged 47% in the first two weeks of 2026, prompting the UKHSA to urge people to stay home and practice strict hygiene. Learn about symptoms, prevention measures, and vaccination options as hospital outbreaks rise among the elderly. International Business Times UK · Jan 16
Nigel Farage tricked into paying tribute to paedophile Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins on Cameo Reform UK leader calls the late child sexual abuse offender ‘a good man, a really good guy’ in 27-second video clip Evening Standard · Jan 16
Labour ‘out of step’ on oil and gas, says Badenoch as poll shows support The Tory leader was speaking to journalists during a visit to Aberdeen. Evening Standard · Jan 16
At the root of all our problems stands one travesty: politicians’ surrender to the super-rich There are many excuses for failing to tax the ultra-wealthy. The truth is that governments don’t tackle the problem because they don’t want to, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot The Guardian - UK · Jan 16
Prince Harry Facing Legal Setback as Key Hacking Trial Witness Claims He Was 'Intimidated' Prince Harry faces a massive legal setback as a key witness in his hacking trial against the Daily Mail claims 'intimidation' by the Duke's legal team. International Business Times UK · Jan 16
Ukraine’s battered power grid faces unprecedented challenge, energy minister says Ukraine's energy minister says Russia has attacked every Ukrainian power plant since its invasion The Independent UK · Jan 16
International Business Times UK · Jan 16 10 Photos of Activist Eva Vlaardingerbroek Who Accused Starmer of 'Allowing Rape of Girls by Migrant Gangs' Dutch activist Eva Vlaardingerbroek faces a UK entry ban after comments about Keir Starmer spark backlash and a free speech debate.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 16 £16,000 private jet to extradite HSTikkyTokky ‘not necessary’, judge tells Surrey police Force paid to fly TikTok influencer back to UK after he avoided police custody for almost 12 months
The Independent UK · Jan 16 Union boss ‘held up communist flag alongside people singing pro-Russia chants in occupied Ukraine’ RMT spokesperson insists that Eddie Dempsey has ‘at no time supported Russia’s invasion of Ukraine’
The Guardian - UK · Jan 16 How we converted a boxy ‘dump’ into our spacious, light-filled dream home Reducing the number of rooms while creating more space turned an uninspiring house into a thing of beauty with an exotic garden to match
The Guardian - UK · Jan 16 CBSO/Yamada review – Moore’s trombone adventures into Fujikura’s sonic oceans Dai Fujikura’s elusive trombone concerto was given its UK premiere by Peter Moore, who made its colours and textures sing; a persuasive but perhaps too sunny reading of Mahler’s first symphony followed in the concert’s second half
The Guardian - UK · Jan 16 Albanese says the social media ban is working, but it is too early to say if it has been successful As the UK government faces pressure to follow suit, evidence on whether the ban is working is still a while away.
Cycling Weekly · Jan 16 Free-to-air TV coverage of 2027 Tour de France Grand Départ in the UK 'a work in progress', say organisers Grand Départ managing director Paul Bush says it's 'important' stages are free to watch in the UK
Evening Standard · Jan 16 Looking to boost your gut health? Get 25% off Symprove with this exclusive discount code The gut health supplement has a cult following – for a good reason
The Independent UK · Jan 16 Surrey police defend extraditing influencer HStikkytokky on £16,000 private jet Police insisted the chartered plane was the ‘only option’ after a judge criticised the cost
Evening Standard · Jan 16 Extraditing TikToker on private jet for £16,000 ‘only viable option’, say police Harrison Sullivan, known as HSTikkyTokky on TikTok, had to be repatriated to the UK last summer after he avoided police custody for almost 12 months
International Business Times UK · Jan 16 Starlink UK Plans Could Be Rebranded With Slower Speeds — Without Price Cuts Starlink may rebrand UK home broadband plans with lower advertised speeds, while monthly prices stay the same, raising concerns for rural customers in 2026.