Canadian citizen’s personal details shared with Russian woman in major eVisa data breach Migrant rights groups call on the data watchdog to investigate ‘unresolved’ problems with eVisa rollout The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025
Former Tory MP quits party for new Reform UK role Nigel Farage recently batted off suggestions he was welcoming in too many ex-Tories The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025
Eight more UK universities cut recruitment ties with fossil fuel industry Manchester Metropolitan University again wins top spot for climate and social justice in league table The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2025
Anti-FGM programmes axed in UK aid cuts: ‘There will be more victims’ Efforts to tackle female genital mutilation have been hit, but the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office claims it is ‘steadfast’ in tackling the ‘scourge’ of FGM The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025
Three die in north London borough from new synthetic opioid as expert warns: 'We are staring into the abyss' Cychlorphine is thought to be 100 times stronger than heroin Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2025
How a forgotten hellhole in Syria impacts millions of people in the UK IN FOCUS: As a damning new report on Britain’s ‘two-tier’ stripping of citizen’s rights is released, Bel Trew reports on the legislation leaving swathes of Britons in the Middle East vulnerable The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025
Bonnie Blue endorses Nigel Farage as she claims there are ‘too many people in the UK’ The adult content creator, real name Tia Billinger, said she is ‘not knowledgeable about politics’, but backed Reform UK’s policies on tax and immigration The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025
World War 3 Imminent As New Czech Missile Claims It Can Reach Moscow - Ukraine Set to Test Secret Weapon Ukraine prepares to test the new Czech 'Narwhal' missile, capable of striking Moscow. Combat trials begin in 2026, raising fears of major escalation. International Business Times UK · Dec 11, 2025
Who is Lance Corporal George Hooley: Details About British Soldier Killed in Ukraine Lance Corporal George Thomas Hooley, a highly rated British paratrooper with deployments in Afghanistan, Africa and Eastern Europe, has been named as the UK service member killed in an accident in Ukraine while observing tests of a new defensive capability. Here is what is known so far about his life,… International Business Times UK · Dec 11, 2025
There is a fund to create jobs in the poorest areas, and Labour has quietly gutted it. This is what betrayal looks like It’s a scandal laid bare. A stark new report highlights the price paid in Britain’s former industrial heartlands for this silent piece of ministerial vandalism, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2025
Adult star Bonnie Blue throws her weight behind Reform UK in surprise political endorsement Controversial online star Bonnie Blue wades into politics with a nod to Reform UK’s immigration and inheritance tax plans Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2025
Wes Streeting hits out at ‘technocratic’ Labour leadership weeks after being accused of trying to oust Starmer The health secretary also appeared to warn his party’s approach left it vulnerable to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025
Home Office: New Visa Rules Could Cost UK Economy £2.2bn–£10.8bn Over Five Years New Home Office visa rules may wipe up to £10.8bn from the UK economy in five years, with central costs at £5.4bn from lost fees and taxes International Business Times UK · Dec 11, 2025
Cancer support: the hidden toll on the UK’s carers More than a million people in the UK are providing daily support to loved ones with cancer – often at great personal cost. New research from Queen’s University Belfast reveals how the wellbeing of carers and patients is intertwined The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2025
Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2025 Met Office reveals chances of snow over Christmas as London to enjoy dry spell (at last!) The last time it snowed on Christmas Day in the capital was in 2023
Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2025 Boss of drugs giant GSK declares US best place to invest Dame Emma Walmsley said the US was still leading the way for new drugs and vaccines.
Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2025 Burger King to open 30 new UK restaurants a year It came as the fast-food chain revealed stronger revenues despite a ‘challenging’ economic backdrop.
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025 Fast food giant to open dozens of new restaurants a year despite ‘rising costs’ The fast food chain noted ‘further signs of improvement’ throughout the current year
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025 Urgent warning as 85,000 tumble dryers in UK risk catching fire Eight brands are affected by the warning and are at risk of catching fire
International Business Times UK · Dec 11, 2025 3I/ATLAS Emerges: Its Chemical Fingerprint Is Not From Our Solar System Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is now visible in the UK night sky! The third confirmed alien visitor, whose chemical fingerprint is 'older than our Sun', makes its unrepeatable, 221,000 km/h flyby. Get your telescope now.
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025 Keir Starmer to chair coalition of the willing call after Trump talks on Ukraine The Prime Minister is expected to co-chair a call with leaders and officials from around 30 nations on Thursday.
Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2025 The Standard podcast: Should the UK enforce a social media ban for under-16s like Australia? Listen here on your chosen podcast platform.
Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2025 GoFundMe reveals UK’s most generous city in 2025 Rankings show the generosity of different cities across the UK.
Livingetc · Dec 11, 2025 Forget Airport Stress — These 5 Charming UK ‘Staycations’ Boost the Style Credentials to Level Up Your Winter Break, Flight-Free Take your pick from our edit of fabulous English breaks, and feel recharged and inspired close to home
Metal Hammer · Dec 11, 2025 "Why on earth bands still sign multi-album contracts is beyond me": Neil Fallon on Clutch, corporations and Christmas "There’s a lot of joy that we don’t see at home": Clutch begin another run of UK Christmas shows next week