UK could pay migrants with no right to remain more than £3k to leave, Mahmood says The plans come amid a shakeup of the asylum system set out by the Home Secretary Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2025
Migrants to be offered ‘big increase’ in cash payments to leave UK voluntarily UK currently offers payments of up to £3,000, but Mahmood insists increase will represent ‘value for money’ The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025
Wanna hear the one about the low-paid dad who took paternity leave? MPs will tell ‘dad jokes’ in parliament to highlight ‘real joke’ of UK paternity leave, which is a class issue The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2025
‘Every disappearance is a warning sign’: The important next steps after a missing child is found With a child reported missing every 2.5 minutes in the UK, it is vital to address the cause behind their disappearance. As part of our SafeCall campaign, The Independent looks at what crucial next steps are taken to ensure vulnerable children do not go missing again The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky to speak with Trump after US ‘approves peace deal with Moscow’ Ukraine would need to give up long-range missiles and slash its military force by half under terms of deal, officials say The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025
UK government confirms it will introduce ban on selling secondary gig tickets for a profit War on ticket touts steps up as government reveals bold plans to hit secondary ticket platforms in the pocket if they don't comply Metal Hammer · Nov 20, 2025
How to watch CMA Awards 2025 online – full replay, free highlights Lainey Wilson returns to Bridgestone Arena to celebrate country music’s hottest stars, and our guide explains how to watch CMA Awards 2025 online from anywhere and for free. TechRadar · Nov 20, 2025
Dog and cat abandonment soars in UK as owners struggle with cost of living RSPCA says pet abandonments in England and Wales rose by almost 25% in 2025 compared with 2024 The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2025
Electroconvulsive therapy may have more adverse effects than thought Study calls for depression treatment to be suspended for more research after reports of heart problems and emotional blunting The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2025
WTF happened to Friday? Asks new Guardian research The 9-5 has morphed into the 5-9, and the proper weekend is back. Guardian Advertising uncovers the new rhythms of the week in 2025. The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2025
UK Covid-19 Inquiry to publish findings into decisions made by Boris Johnson During hearings, the inquiry heard wide-ranging criticisms of Mr Johnson and his top team of advisers. Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2025
‘Thundersnow’ to hit UK as cold snap closes schools and causes power cuts Forecaster warns rural communities could be cut off The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025
Blizzards to cause travel chaos with -12C expected as UK gripped by cold snap Sleet and snow showers battered UK coasts overnight into Thursday, with the worst-affected areas set to face travel disruption Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2025
Four in 10 Britons would consider ending friendships over views on Israel-Palestine Think tank More in Common UK polled 2,000 people in October, the same month the Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester was attacked The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025
The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025 Revealed: The Russian commander wanted by Ukraine over Bucha massacres Over 400 bodies were recovered after Russia carried out atrocities in the town of Bucha in 2022
The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025 Almost half of UK novelists fear AI will replace their work entirely ‘There is widespread concern from novelists that generative AI trained on vast amounts of fiction will undermine the value of writing,’ the study states
Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2025 About half of UK novelists fear AI will take their work entirely – study Some 59% of novelists said they know their work has been used to train AI large language models without permission or payment.
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The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025 Tourist bumps into King Charles at Fortnum and Mason during two-day trip to UK The King was greeted by a Slovakian tourist who happened to bump into the monarch during her trip to the UK.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2025 Microsoft has ‘ripped off the NHS’, says MP amid call for contracts with British firms Samantha Niblett highlighted government’s multi-billion-pound deals with Microsoft and ‘getting locked in’
The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025 Italian court approves extradition to Germany of Ukrainian suspect in Nord Stream pipeline blast Italy's highest court has approved the extradition of a Ukrainian man to Germany
The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2025 UK holds talks with LinkedIn on clamping down on Chinese espionage Government wants social media platforms to be less attractive for foreign agents after recent intelligence warnings
The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025 Reform UK councillor suspended over WhatsApp group featuring post calling for ‘mass Islam genocide’ Nigel Farage’s party is launching an investigation into the messages
The Conversation · Nov 19, 2025 Is the UK headed for a new prime minister? These are troubled times for British Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer. In July 2024, Starmer’s government swept to power on the back on a landslide win.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2025 Beats the doomscroll! The best analogue Christmas gifts in the UK These old-school presents, from Polaroid cameras to poetry diaries, are the ultimate antidote to digital overload