‘Iranians are fed up of dictatorship’: the exiled female activists daring to dream of a new era Hopes are high among British Iranians that Ayatollah Khameni’s theocracy is finally about to be toppled The Guardian - UK · Jan 11
EU wants ‘Farage clause’ in Brexit ‘reset’ talks with UK Move would mean Brussels would receive compensation if future government reneged on deal Starmer is negotiating The Guardian - UK · Jan 11
Meghan Markle's UK Return Plans Face Critical Security Standoff Ahead of Invictus Celebration Meghan Markle may finally return to the UK in July for the Invictus Games countdown, but her comeback hinges entirely on whether the Government approves enhanced security for the couple. International Business Times UK · Jan 11
‘There’s a dark side to floristry’: are pesticides making workers seriously ill – or worse? Unlike in food, there is no upper limit on the amount of pesticide residue levels in flowers. But after French officials linked the death of a florist’s child to exposure in pregnancy, many in the industry are now raising the alarm The Guardian - UK · Jan 11
US warns UK against ‘Russia-style’ ban on Musk’s X as it plays down deepfake images Sarah Rogers said the UK was ‘contemplating a Russia-style X ban, to protect them from bikini images’ The Independent UK · Jan 11
US official warns UK against ‘Russia-style’ ban on X over AI-generated images The Government would back regulator Ofcom if it decided to implement a ban on accessing X from the UK over sexualised deepfake images. Evening Standard · Jan 11
Ending the war in Ukraine has more support than ever. So why is peace still not in sight? The Paris declaration by the ‘coalition of the willing’ supports a nonexistent ceasefire that remains at the mercy of Russian intransigence, says Gwendolyn Sasse, director of the Centre for East European and International Studies The Guardian - UK · Jan 11
Excessive screen time could limit vocabulary of toddlers, experts warn Children aged two with highest screen use can say significantly fewer words, UK government research finds The Guardian - UK · Jan 11
Starmer considering sending military to Greenland as Trump ratchets up rhetoric The potential for British troops in the Danish territory comes days after the PM pledged boots on the ground in Ukraine The Independent UK · Jan 11
Snow, wind and rain to batter UK after Storm Goretti as warnings issued It comes after the storm brought gusts of almost 100mph and the Met Office issued a rare red warning for ‘dangerous, stormy’ winds in the South West. Evening Standard · Jan 11
UK wants ‘peaceful transition’ in Iran as violent crackdown continues Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said the UK’s priority was to ‘stem the violence’. Evening Standard · Jan 11
The UK’s high streets have reached a tipping point – and Reform will reap the benefits When even Poundland and charity shops are closing, we’re near a point of no return. But there is hope, says Guardian columnist John Harris The Guardian - UK · Jan 11
UK and Nato allies boosting Arctic defence as Trump ramps up Greenland pressure The Government has played down reports British troops could be sent to Greenland as part of a Nato mission. Evening Standard · Jan 11
UK wants any transition of power in Iran to be peaceful, says minister Heidi Alexander calls for end to violence while Tory leader says she would ‘not have an issue’ with regime change The Guardian - UK · Jan 11
Evening Standard · Jan 11 Meghan Markle set to return to Britain with Harry for first time in four years this summer as couple promote Invictus Meghan has not stepped foot in the UK since attending Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in September 2022
The Independent UK · Jan 11 ‘Without it, I don’t know what I’d be doing right now’: Inside the UK’s only arts centre dedicated to children IN FOCUS: Based in a converted Edwardian church in Hulme – one of Manchester’s most historically deprived and diverse neighbourhoods – this unique facility has been making theatre, dance, literature, comedy and music accessible to young children from all walks of life for a quarter of a century, writes Colin…
The Guardian - UK · Jan 11 Mandelson praises Trump’s ‘graciousness’ and declines to apologise for friendship with Jeffrey Epstein – as it happened In first TV interview since he was sacked as UK ambassador to US, Mandelson says association with Epstein was ‘terrible mistake’ but adds: ‘I was not culpable’
Evening Standard · Jan 11 Britain 'in talks to deploy troops to Greenland as Trump threatens to seize Arctic island' British officials have held discussions with counterparts in Germany and France in recent days
The Guardian - UK · Jan 11 Lloyds CEO Charlie Nunn latest banking boss in line for huge bonus hike Barclays, HSBC and NatWest shareholders already approved big pay rises after post Brexit loosening of remuneration rules
Tom’s Guide · Jan 11 How to watch 'Industry' season 4 — stream the underrated drama online and from anywhere Stylish eight-part banking drama with rave reviews is back with but darker. Here's how to watch 'Industry' season 4 online and from anywhere.
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The Guardian - UK · Jan 11 Ban social media for under-16s, top teaching union urges UK government NASUWT says evidence growing that unregulated access affects behaviour in school and harms mental health
The Independent UK · Jan 11 Met Office weather warnings for snow, ice and wind expanded after deadly Storm Goretti Met Office issues number of weather warnings across UK on Sunday, warning of up to 20cm of snow, as much as 110mm of rain, and gusts of up to 70mph
Evening Standard · Jan 11 Weather warnings remain in place across UK after Storm Goretti It comes after the storm brought gusts of almost 100mph and the Met Office issued a rare red warning for winds in the South West.