Eva Schloss obituary Holocaust survivor, educator and bestselling author who was a co-founder of the Anne Frank Trust UK The Guardian - UK · Jan 12
Martin Lewis says ‘poor info’ from councils could be costing carers hundreds of pounds Outdated information could have resulted in people losing up to £1,000, the money expert warned The Independent UK · Jan 12
UK Manufacturing Giant Batt Cables Enters Administration Putting Hundreds Of Jobs At Risk Batt Cables, a 70-year-old British cables manufacturer employing 334 people, enters administration citing ongoing liquidity difficulties and challenging market conditions, with 70 immediate redundancies announced. International Business Times UK · Jan 12
It takes more than a degree to the smash the class ceiling Letters: Readers respond to Prof Shitij Kapur’s argument that having a UK university degree is no longer a ‘passport to social mobility’ The Guardian - UK · Jan 12
Bulletin world briefing: Trump considering ‘strong options’ on Iran and Putin ally in hospital Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today Trump considering ‘very strong options’ over protest crackdown in Iran Chechen warlord and Putin ally Ramzan Kadyrov hospitalised with kidney failure Tourists left stranded in -39C temperatures as Lapland cancels all flights UK ‘considering’ sending troops to Greenland… The Independent UK · Jan 12
'No company can stop nude AI images – but we’re the only ones being honest about it' — British AI rival to ChatGPT bans under-18s and refuses image generation over safety concerns A UK AI rival to ChatGPT warns that nude image generation can’t be made safe as Elon Musk’s Grok faces regulatory backlash over sexualized AI images. TechRadar · Jan 12
How London's dating habits compare to the rest of the world It turns out Brits aren’t as picky as other nations when it comes to dating Evening Standard · Jan 12
UK has no plan for mobilising doctors if war breaks out, top military chief admits The revelations will further concern over the state of Britain’s hollowed out armed forces in the face of growing threats from Russia and China The Independent UK · Jan 12
Ofcom to investigate Musk’s Grok over ‘deeply disturbing’ nude images The investigation was welcomed by Technology Secretary Liz Kendall. Evening Standard · Jan 12
Reform’s Nadhim Zahawi once said he would be ‘frightened’ to live in a country run by Nigel Farage The controversial former Tory chancellor has become the highest-profile politician to defect to Reform UK The Independent UK · Jan 12
UK's £800,000 'Nightfall' Missile: 310-Mile Precision Strike Seen as Game-Changer Against Russia in Ukraine UK launches Project Nightfall, an £800k ground-launched missile with 310+ mile range for Ukraine, boosting deep strikes into Russia and countering jamming. International Business Times UK · Jan 12
Inside the Brussels Motor Show – where major car brands are unveiling their next EVs DRIVESMART: The latest DriveSmart newsletter from Steve Fowler explores the new electric cars unveiled at the Brussels Motor Show, and why the event is fast becoming a key launchpad for the car industry The Independent UK · Jan 12
UK agrees to pay 'substantial sum' to settle lawsuit by Guantanamo detainee over torture claims The British government has agreed to pay a substantial sum to settle a lawsuit by Abu Zubaydah, a Guantanamo Bay detainee The Independent UK · Jan 12
Lego's brand-new Star Wars Smart Play sets are up for preorder, and I've tried all 3 Lego's first three Star WarsSmart Play sets are now up for preorder ahead of the official March 1, 2026, launch, starting at $69.99 / £59.99 / AU$99.99. TechRadar · Jan 12
International Business Times UK · Jan 12 Putin Ally Erupts Over Alleged CIA Strike, Vows to 'Kill More' in Ukraine as WWIII Fears Escalate Russian propagandist Vladimir Solovyov rages over an alleged CIA-backed drone strike on Putin's residence, vowing to 'kill more people' in Ukraine amid escalating threats.
Marie Claire · Jan 12 Why Meghan Markle Is Set To Return to the UK After Four Years Why Meghan Markle Is Set To Return to the UK After Four Years
International Business Times UK · Jan 12 UK Jobs Market Crisis: S&P Global Reveals Sharp Rise In Redundancies And Hiring Slump UK faces 39th month of employment decline with rising unemployment, sluggish hiring, and sector downturns, prompting warnings and policy challenges for 2025.
Evening Standard · Jan 12 Grok: What is Elon Musk's controversial AI and why could it be banned in the UK? Elon Musk’s AI chatbot is under investigation after being used to create sexualised images
The Independent UK · Jan 12 Chechen warlord Ramzan Kadyrov hospitalised with kidney failure, Ukrainian intelligence says Reports claim Kadyrov’s health is deteriorating to the point that the Kremlin is considering his replacement
Evening Standard · Jan 12 Britney Spears to perform in UK 'very soon' as she vows to never get on stage in America again The pop star shares plans to perform live again, alongside her son Jayden
Evening Standard · Jan 12 Nadhim Zahawi: The millionaire MP who paid a tax penalty while chancellor The MP who arrived in the UK as a child refugee with no English, built a fortune and rose to political stardom, is fighting for his career.
International Business Times UK · Jan 12 Ofcom Could Ban Elon Musk's X In UK After Grok AI Used To 'Undress' Thousands Of Women Ofcom investigates Elon Musk's Grok AI after thousands of women report non-consensual deepfakes. UK regulator could ban X or fine the platform 10% of global revenue.
International Business Times · Jan 12 Starmer Warns UK Might Deploy Soldiers to Greenland As Trump Threatens Global Peace UK PM Keir Starmer signals possible British military presence in Greenland to counter instability as Donald Trump's unilateral foreign policy stirs global concern.
Euronews · Jan 12 UK watchdog investigates Elon Musk’s X over sexualised AI Grok images The regulator Ofcom is investigating X under the Online Safety Act. “We have decided to open a formal investigation to establish whether X has failed to comply with its legal obligations under the Online Safety Act,” it said.
The Independent UK · Jan 12 Will X be banned in the UK after Grok deepfake row and how would it happen? The regulator has a range of powers to tackle illegal content on social media platforms