Why is it called Storm Goretti? Storm names are usually chosen in collaboration with the Met Office, Ireland’s Met Éireann and the Netherlands’ forecaster KNMI The Independent UK · Jan 7
Keir Starmer Slammed Nigel Farage 'Falsehoods', 'Shameful' Brexit Claims While Plotting EU Thaw Keir Starmer has accused Nigel Farage of spreading false Brexit claims as Labour prepares a cautious reset of relations with the EU. International Business Times UK · Jan 7
New driving laws could affect millions – here’s what you need to know The changes could affect all of the UK’s drivers The Independent UK · Jan 7
How to watch 'The Masked Singer' U.S. season 14 — stream the hit reality show online and from anywhere New masks, huge celebrities and an Ozzy Osbourne tribute. Read on to find out how to watch "The Masked Singer" U.S. season 14 online from anywhere. Tom’s Guide · Jan 7
British troops sent to Ukraine must be ready to fight Vladimir Putin's army, says ex-Nato military chief Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron have announced that the UK and France will put boots on the ground to keep the peace in Ukraine if the war ends Evening Standard · Jan 7
Investigation launched after private jet slides off London airport runway The plane reached up to 126mph before it skidded onto nearby grassy banks The Independent UK · Jan 7
Elon Musk's Grok AI Faces Backlash Over Sexualised Images of Ashley St Clair Elon Musk's Grok AI is under scrutiny after Ashley St Clair alleged the chatbot created sexualised images of her, raising concerns over AI safety, consent and regulation. International Business Times UK · Jan 7
Marinera oil tanker changed flags ‘five times in five years’, says defence secretary – as it happened John Healey tells MPs the vessel moved 7.3m barrels of Iranian crude oil, financing terrorism The Guardian - UK · Jan 7
Two school buses crash as arctic weather continues to sweep UK Nine children and nine adults suffered minor injuries in collision on Wednesday, with two taken to hospital for further treatment The Guardian - UK · Jan 7
Will Storm Goretti dump snow on London? Tracker reveals likely path across southern England - as new amber alerts issued Ice warnings remain in place for most of the UK on Wednesday morning amid an Arctic air mass Evening Standard · Jan 7
Wednesday briefing: What Europe’s silence over Venezuela says about its fear of Trump In today’s newsletter: Leaders’ refusal to condemn the US’s intervention in Caracas shows a desperation to keep the White House on side – but a red line might not be far away The Guardian - UK · Jan 7
New music for 2026: The top 10 bands and solo artists you need to hear 2026 CULTURE GUIDE: Riot grrrl rock is back, the Irish folk revival reigns supreme, and Gen Z’s answer to The Strokes has arrived. Our music editor Roisin O’Connor shares her expert tips for a 2026 of sonic joy The Independent UK · Jan 7
EU reveals weak hand as Trump raids Venezuela and threatens Greenland European acquiescence risks undermining legal principles behind opposition to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as they struggle to keep US president onboard The Guardian - UK · Jan 7
‘It takes a town to raise a family’: the community sponsors supporting refugees in the UK Groups are coming together across the country to help refugee families settle and integrate into local life The Guardian - UK · Jan 7
The Independent UK · Jan 7 Reform issues complaint to BBC over debate ‘plant’ at by-election debate Plaid candidate Lindsay Whittle went on to win with 15,961 votes, more than 47% of the total
The Independent UK · Jan 7 Storm Goretti live: UK to be hit by heavy snow with amber warnings issued for ice and wind Large swathes of the country will be under ‘danger to life’ warnings on Thursday
International Business Times UK · Jan 7 Grok Rabbit Hole: Authorities Probe Into Why the AI Puts Out Sexually Explicit Images of Minors Ofcom and the EU investigate xAI's Grok after reports surface of the AI creating explicit images of minors and undressing women without consent.
International Business Times UK · Jan 7 'Protect Lui Peng': UK Web Developer Posts Message on Client's Homepage After Not Being Paid for a Year - Was He Wrong? A UK web developer sparked debate after replacing a client's homepage to protest unpaid work, raising questions about freelancer rights and legal risk.
The Independent UK · Jan 7 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump lashes out at Nato and claims Putin would have taken all of Ukraine without US Leader insisted Russia and China have ‘zero fear of Nato’ without US
The Independent UK · Jan 7 Nearly half of Britons watch porn on unregulated sites since age verification crackdown, warns charity Nearly 47 per cent of Brits said they had reduced the amount of pornography they watch since the age verification rules came into force
Evening Standard · Jan 7 Ice warnings in place across UK before storm set to bring heavy snow It comes amid an Arctic air mass which has brought wintry showers across the country.
The Independent UK · Jan 7 Schools shut for third day as snow and ice warning continues to cause chaos Aberdeenshire Council declared a major incident on Tuesday
The Independent UK · Jan 7 Diet rich in vegetables could slow growth of a certain type of cancer Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK, affecting 55,300 men each year
The Independent UK · Jan 7 Nearly 3 in 10 workers plan to increase pay-ins to pension before Labour’s tax change The survey also indicated that many people were unaware of any salary sacrifice changes announced in the budget
Evening Standard · Jan 7 Some pension savers ‘expect to cut contributions after salary sacrifice changes’ Research for Pensions UK indicated that the change, taking effect in 2029, could affect the behaviour of some pension savers.