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Andy Burnham urged to rule out 'anti-devolution power grab' over Scottish Government

Andy Burnham has been urged to rule out an 'anti-devolution power grab' amid reports the head of the UK Government's civil service…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 9

How the UK is training its 'surgeons of the future' with robots

The NHS wants robots in nine out of 10 keyhole surgeries by 2035. At a London hospital already using the newest system, surgeons and patients say the change is already being felt.

Euronews · Aug 4

Many travel insurance policies will not pay out for cancelled holidays due to wildfires – these are your rights

As wildfires become more prevalent, this is what you need to know when buying travel insurance

The Independent UK · Aug 3

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Rocket issue delays 1st orbital rocket launch from the UK

While testing a rocket on the launch pad at the U.K.'s SaxaVord Spaceport, RFA found 'an issue with the vehicle that requires further investigation.'

Space · Aug 2

Activists in Glasgow call for release of Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya

ACTIVISTS in Glasgow gathered on Friday night for a two‑hour “Release Doctor Hussam” event, calling on the UK Government to intervene over the…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 31

A Major Used Motorcycle Chain Just Went Into Administration. Here's What That Means For Motorcyclists

Superbike Factory calls itself 'Europe's largest used motorbike retailer,' and until July 20, 2026, operated multiple locations where it bought and sold bikes across the UK. Here's what you need to know.

RideApart · Jul 20

UK by-election: Nigel Farage faces 'record' number of rivals

A fresh by-election has been called in the UK constituency of Clacton, after Nigel Farage, the leader of the right-wing Reform UK party, resigned his seat to seek re-election. Farage had won the seat in 2024, securing 46% of the vote share.

Euronews · Jul 18

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'This is the right call' — VPN industry praises the UK’s decisions to leave VPN alone

UK officials have confirmed that VPN restrictions are off the cards. Data proves that only a minority of kids use them to bypass age checks, with privacy being the most popular use. The VPN industry now urges the EU to follow suit.

TechRadar · Jul 17

China ‘firmly opposes’ UK nationalisation of British Steel

The UK government announced on Thursday that it had passed legislation to nationalise British Steel, previously owned by China’s Jingye Group, to protect the country’s steelmaking capacity after Jingye moved to shut the company’s blast furnaces.

Euronews · Jul 17

VPN firms and digital rights groups join forces to urge the UK government to leave VPNs alone

A coalition of over 20 digital rights groups and tech firms, including Amnesty International, NordVPN, and Mozilla, warns that plans to age-gate or restrict VPNs will severely compromise national cybersecurity while doing little to keep children safe.

TechRadar · Jul 14

Europol Uncovers Chat Groups Teaching Men How to Drug, R*pe Their Partners, and Share Videos of the Abuse

Europol and the UK's NCA have uncovered organised online networks facilitating drug-facilitated sexual assaults, identifying over 150 victims and suspects, and resulting in 57 arrests across several countries.

International Business Times UK · Jul 3

Europe heatwave live: UK breaks temperature record for June as parts of France hit 40C – as it happened

West Sussex reports temperature of 35.8C, beating previous record from 1976; red weather alert extended to 72 of France’s 96 mainland departments

The Guardian - AU · Jun 24

Europe heatwave: What France, Italy and other countries are facing

Europe is battling a severe heatwave with France issuing its highest alert across over half the nation and the UK bracing for temperatures nearing 40C. Schools have closed, and travel advisories are in place as the extreme heat leads to safety concerns and disruptions. This intense weather is a stark…

The Economic Times · Jun 23

London health specialists deployed to Africa to bolster Ebola response

The experts include seven specialists from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Evening Standard · Jun 17

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Bangkok Post · Jun 16

Russian warship fires 'warning shots' at UK yacht in Channel

LONDON - Russia said one of its warships fired warning shots Tuesday at a yacht making a "dangerous approach" in the Channel, as the UK evaluated that the shots were "not aimed at the vessel".

TechRadar · Jun 12

‘This is going to make a massive difference’: iPhone snatchers are being foiled by our new Apple partnership, says the UK’s Met Police — and another clever iOS trick could be coming soon

The Met Police and Apple want to make stolen phones useless, and progress is already being made on that front.

AAP · May 27

World's smallest deployable operational optical ground station proves capability in successful trials

OXFORD, England, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Archangel Lightworks, the laser communications company, has successfully completed field trials of the TERRA-M, the world's smallest deployable operational optical ground station, proving its capability. The news was warmly welcomed by Liz Lloyd, the UK Space Minister, and the trials were funded by…

TechRadar · May 26

The UK's online safety consultation ends today — here's what it could mean for VPNs

Findings from the "Growing up in the online world" national consultation will determine whether VPN services will be age-gated in the UK.

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The National (Scotland) · May 22

UK equalities watchdog bathroom guidance leaves trans people with 'less rights'

TRANSGENDER people have been left with “less rights” following the publication of the UK equalities watchdog’s guidance on single-sex spaces,…

TechRadar · May 19

Hands off the VPNs — Mozilla warns UK regulators that age-restricting VPNs "would undermine the privacy and security of all users," while failing to protect kids

Mozilla has pushed back against UK proposals to age-restrict VPNs, arguing that kids use them for safety, not to bypass age checks, and that mandatory ID checks would put everyone at risk.

The Times of India · May 12

Nigerian man wrongly released from London prison after abducting 5-year-old son from France; UK launches manhunt

British authorities have launched a manhunt for a Nigerian-British man accused of abducting his five-year-old son from France to Nigeria after he was wrongly released from a London prison and may have fled the UK within days.

The Conversation · Apr 28

UK Biobank records listed for sale in China: why open data might be the answer

The chief executive of the UK Biobank, one of the world’s largest biomedical databases, recently wrote to over 500,000 participants telling them that some of their data had been made available for sale online through a Chinese website. This wasn’t a data breach or hack, but rather researchers who had…

Evening Standard · Apr 10

UK may not be able to deal with Russian ‘threat’ to Scotland, Swinney says

The First Minister raised concerns about Russian activity north of Scotland’s coast and the UK’s ability to respond to it.

Evening Standard · Apr 6

Starmer ‘like rabbit in headlights’, says Swinney as SNP demand fuel price cuts

The First Minister is set to call for the UK Government to help tackle fuel price rises due to the war in Iran.

The Independent UK · Mar 28

Maldives tells the UK it ‘will not recognise’ Chagos Islands deal

The intervention could serve as a further blow to Keir Starmer’s already beleaguered deal

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