Andy Burnham's EU reset 'the same' as Keir Starmer promised, experts warn ANDY Burnham will approach an upcoming EU summit with the “fundamentals” unchanged, experts have told The National ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 13
Britons account for one-fifth of payroll jobs over last decade, analysis claims Some 734,000 British nationals were added to HMRC’s pay as you earn system between 2014 and the end of 2025, the Centre for Social Justice said. Evening Standard · Oct 13
British nationals getting just one-fifth of new jobs as non-EU hiring soars, report finds The majority of jobs over the past 12 years have been going to workers outside the EU, according to new statistics The Independent UK · Oct 13
EU watchdog says smart glasses must give 'clear warnings' when recording The European Union's central data regulator on Tuesday said smart glasses should give "clear warnings" when they are recording, after a public outcry in recent months over secretly filmed footage of girls and women. The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) warned in its non-binding guidance to users and manufacturers that… The Economic Times · Oct 13
Britons travelling to EU countries told not to apply for delayed Etias visa waiver Abta advice comes as more than more than 150 websites offer service of securing entry to Schengen zone The Guardian - UK · Oct 13
Brexiters can’t cope with the fact that Putin was cheering them on Russian meddling probably didn’t affect the referendum result – but the Kremlin’s motives for wanting to undermine the EU still matter, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr The Guardian - UK · Oct 13
If UK can re-join EU without referendum, could 'same apply to Scottish independence'? A SENIOR Labour MP’s proposal for the UK to re-join the EU without a referendum could “equally apply to Scottish independence,” the SNP’s longest-serving MP has said The National (Scotland) · Oct 13
Scrap Brexit without a second referendum, says senior London Labour MP Emily Thornberry ‘I don't think we need to have another referendum, but what we can do is have it in the manifesto, and then people can have a choice,’ says Dame Emily Evening Standard · Oct 13
France intercepts Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker in operation off Réunion Island France’s navy has boarded an oil tanker suspected of helping Russia evade Western sanctions in an operation hundreds of kilometres south of the French Indian Ocean territory of Réunion Island. Radio France Internationale · Oct 13
‘No regret’: The EEA’s six steps to make Europe more competitive without sacrificing sustainability From resource efficiency to education, these six sustainable steps could make Europe more competitive in the long term. Euronews · Oct 13
Greece announces 30% increase in heating allowance The government will raise the heating allowance by 30% and subsidise heating oil at the pump to help households cope with rising energy prices. Euronews · Oct 13
Tesla Rebrands Full Self-Driving In Europe After Regulators Called Name Misleading German regulators pushed Tesla to adopt the Tesla Assisted Driving label in Europe while the same Level 2 tech keeps its existing branding in the US. Motor1 · Oct 13
Europe paid Russia $209bn for energy since 2022, far below Moscow’s $320bn claim The European Commission pushed back against what appear to be inflated claims by Russia — and the United States — regarding the bloc’s spending on Russian energy since 2022. Euronews · Oct 13
Air conditioners contribute to climate change – this 40-year-old treaty aims to limit the harm As temperatures broke records this summer, sales of air conditioning units soared. But this technology can compound climate change. The Conversation · Oct 13
Euronews · Oct 13 Europe must switch to 'war-mode' defence production, Polish defence minister says Polish Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said that Europe must accelerate the production of ammunition and weapons to match Russia’s pace, warning that failure to do so would negatively impact Europe.
Euronews · Oct 13 Hungarian lawmakers vote to cut anti-LGBTQ+ legislation from Orbán-era law Viktor Orbán's government had gradually rolled back LGBTQ+ rights in the name of "child protection" in Hungary, starting in 2020 by barring the legal recognition of transgender people's gender identity.
The Independent UK · Oct 13 Andy Burnham will be the man to take Britain back into the EU, Neil Kinnock says Former Labour leader says it’s ‘obvious’ the prime minister is hoping to rejoin the bloc
Euronews · Oct 13 Germany, Italy and Belgium call for ‘emergency brake’ on EU legislation The three countries are pushing to scale back EU legislation they see as imposing unnecessary red tape on businesses. The proposal could prove a contentious issue at this week’s summit of EU leaders in Brussels.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 13 MI5 chief Ken McCallum confirms Russia did interfere in Brexit referendum but says it had little impact – as it happened He argued there was no evidence to suggest the result of the Brexit vote had been swayed as a result of the effort
Evening Standard · Oct 13 'Bombarded by lies': London MPs rage against Brexit as Sadiq Khan leads growing calls to rejoin EU Quitting the European Union has been ‘an unmitigated disaster and has left us poorer as a result,’ says Marsha De Cordova , Labour MP for Battersea
The Independent UK · Oct 13 Trump accuses Europe of hypocrisy after diesel deal with Russia ‘I made the right choice for the American people,’ the US leader said as he doubled down amid criticism
Radio France Internationale · Oct 13 EU cautious over Trump’s ‘energy ceasefire’ as Russia continues Ukraine attacks The European Union has given a cautious welcome to the prospect of an “energy ceasefire” between Russia and Ukraine, as winter approaches and renewed Russian strikes put fresh pressure on the country’s power network.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 13 Latin American organised crime ‘may operate in 16 European countries’ Cocaine seizures in Europe are up more than fivefold in 10 years as a host of cartels take root. A four-month Guardian investigation reveals the true scale of a continent-wide shift
Euronews · Oct 13 Fuel prices: Sébastien Lecornu promises €10 cut per fill-up In France, pump prices are among the highest in the European Union. The government has moved to cut the price per litre by 12 to 18 centimes, the prime minister said on Monday.
Euronews · Oct 13 Could the European Security Council be the EU’s answer to hybrid attacks? The European Commission proposed a new European Security Council (ESC) to respond to a recent surge in state-sponsored hybrid warfare, like cyberattacks and sabotage.