King Charles prepares to host third incoming state visit this year The King and Queen will this week host German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025
King prepares to host first state visit by a German president in 27 years The format has reverted to its traditional form after royal parts of Donald Trump’s state visit were confined to the Windsor estate. Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2025
UK and US preparing to strike zero tariffs deal on pharmaceuticals It comes after warnings that US pharma firms will shut down their sites in the UK if the NHS does not pay more for drugs. Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2025
Crypto ATM Safety Debate Intensifies With New Reports of Fee Spikes and Vulnerabilities Crypto ATMs face global scrutiny as fees surge above 20% and scams escalate, prompting regulators like the FCA to warn consumers of severe safety risks. International Business Times UK · Dec 1, 2025
Shell, Equinor Form JV To Lead UK North Sea Oil Production Shell PLC (NYSE:SHEL) has finalized a deal with Equinor ASA (NYSE:EQNR) to merge their U.K. offshore oil and gas operations into a new company called Adura. Benzinga · Dec 1, 2025
Two AI copyright cases, two very different outcomes – here’s why Artificial intelligence companies and the creative industries are locked in an ongoing battle, being played out in the courts. The thread that pulls all these lawsuits together is copyright. The Conversation · Dec 1, 2025
Why Rachel Reeves chose a ‘smorgasbord’ of tax tweaks – and the risks involved in that approach Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered her second budget, in which she raised taxes by £26 billion. This will take the UK tax burden to an all-time high of 38% of GDP by 2030-31. But it will also more than double Reeves’ “fiscal headroom” to £22 billion. The Conversation · Dec 1, 2025
Oil giant blames windfall tax as it scraps 100 jobs Harbour Energy says it is being hit by an ‘uncompetitive tax regime’ The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025
Harbour Energy to axe 100 offshore jobs amid windfall tax pressure Harbour said it has come under pressure from lower commodity prices and an ‘uncompetitive tax regime’. Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2025
UK pulls $1.15bn support for Mozambique gas project after climate and terror concerns TotalEnergies scheme became lightning rod for terror in region and was accused of violating human rights The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2025
Share a tip on taking part in an organised challenge in the UK or overseas From charity treks to open water swims and urban trail runs, tell us about a trip based around a physical challenge – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2025
‘Foolish’ government cuts could take Aids pandemic back to 1980s, warns former cabinet minister Funding cuts risk sending progress back decades, Lord Smith tells a gathering of campaigners organised by The Independent – but there is still hope of ending the pandemic by 2030 if investment is made in new drugs The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025
UK weather: Month’s worth of rain to fall in 24 hours as Met Office issues flood warnings The Met Office has issued multiple weather warnings as the UK is set for a soggy start to the week The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025
This layover trick could save you hundreds on a long-haul flight ticket Stopping at this unconventional city could significantly reduce your travel costs The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025
The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025 UK leader Keir Starmer backs his Treasury chief over claims she misled the public about the economy British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has defended his Treasury chief Rachel Reeves against claims she misled the public about government finances before last week's tax-hiking budget
The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025 Afghan families express concerns over SAS soldiers ‘refusing to give evidence’ A senior officer told a closed hearing that the director of UK special forces made a ‘conscious decision’ to cover up potential war crimes.
The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025 UK manufacturing sector grows for first time in a year The S&P Global UK manufacturing PMI survey, watched closely by economists, showed a reading of 50.2 in November.
Euronews · Dec 1, 2025 Laughing gas may offer fast relief for severe depression, study finds The team behind the research are now preparing the first UK National Health Service trial to test whether nitrous oxide can be used safely and effectively as a real-world treatment.
Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2025 Peel Hunt cheers ‘positive steps’ in Budget to boost London market and investing The Chancellor announced a three-year stamp duty holiday on shares bought in new UK IPOs as part of measures to encourage investing in UK shares.
The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025 Most-streamed Christmas song of 21st century is not who you would expect Festive hit has been streamed more than 190 million times in the UK
Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2025 Eastern Europeans going home is driving exodus of UK citizens Poland and Romania recorded the highest increase in Britons arriving in the past four years, new data shows
The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025 Disposable vapes causing a fire a day at in the UK six months after ban The incorrect disposal of vapes can lead to dangerous explosions when crushed by lorries
The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025 Reading and Leeds 2026: Headliners and lineup announced ahead of tickets going on sale Festivals have secured a number of exclusive performances, including from British pop star Charli XCX and rapper Dave
The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2025 Bangladesh court sentences UK MP Tulip Siddiq to two years in prison in absentia MP for Hampstead and Highgate in London denies allegations and condemns ‘flawed and farcical’ trial
The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025 New on Netflix in December 2025: Every movie and TV series Full list of every title being added this month