UK renames AI Security Institute, drops "safety" in pivot to cybersecurity Words like ‘Harm’ and ‘safety’ don’t feature in the UK Government’s AI-centric ‘Plan for Change’. TechRadar · Feb 14, 2025
Senior Scottish Labour MP joins SNP in call for UK to recognise Palestine A SENIOR Scottish Labour MP has joined the SNP in their call for the UK Government to recognise Palestine as a state ... The National (Scotland) · Feb 6, 2025
Brit Handcuffed To Prison Bars And Laying In Own Urine After 'Damaging Property' In Thailand A British tourist suffered injuries and extortion by Thai authorities after a minor accident, leading to trauma and stolen belongings. International Business Times UK · Feb 3, 2025
Storm Éowyn Brings Severe Weather To UK And Ireland Stay informed about Storm Éowyn as it brings strong winds, rain, and snow to the UK and Ireland. Take necessary precautions for safety. Top News · Jan 24, 2025
What has the UK promised Ukraine in Starmer’s 100-year deal? Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the partnership agreement would ensure Ukraine’s ‘security’. Al Jazeera · Jan 17, 2025
Treasury AI's 70 per cent accuracy rate 'better than humans doing it', tests find The UK Treasury has begun using AI to reply to emails – and found that its 70 per cent success rate is “as good or better” than when their… The National (Scotland) · Jan 13, 2025
Labour accused of ‘rank hypocrisy’ over pledge to cut energy bills The SNP said parts of Scotland continue to pay higher standing charges than other areas of the UK such as London and the South East. The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2025
The Man Who Saved the Jaguar C-X75 Since leaving Jaguar in 2019, former design boss Ian Callum has been busy. Soon after his shock departure, Callum co-founded the Callum brand, a design and engineering consultancy based in the Midlands of the UK. The team hit the ground running, announcing a remastered version of the Aston Martin Vanquish—a… Motor1 · Dec 30, 2024
What does the UK eVisa switch mean for me? Millions forced to change to digital immigration system in 2025 Physical immigration documents will expire on 31 December and be replaced with digital system. Here’s what you need to know The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2024
Could Syria return as a tourism destination? What to consider after years of devastation under Assad Exclusive: While Damascus airport is currently closed, daily flights connect the UK with Beirut, which is only 60 miles from the Syrian capital The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024
Call for UK Parliament rule change to allow MPs to freely debate royals CAMPAIGNERS have called for the UK Parliament to change its rules so MPs can debate the royal family without any restrictions. The National (Scotland) · Dec 15, 2024
The UK’s booming creative industries could employ even more people – if they attract fresh international investment The UK’s creative industries are an economic success story, contributing £124.6 billion to the country’s economy in 2022 – around 6% of the total. These industries, which include film, TV and publishing, grew by more than 50% between 2010 and 2022. The Conversation · Dec 11, 2024
Swinney hints at new energy bill support for pensioners It comes after his Government delayed its devolved version of the winter fuel payment after cuts by the UK Government. Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2024
Father of ex-British soldier captured by Russia fears son will be tortured after fighting for Ukraine Father says he tried to stop his son James Scott Rhys Anderson from joining the Ukrainian forces The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2024
The National (Scotland) · Nov 20, 2024 Stephen Flynn calls out GB Energy boss after estimated job numbers tumble SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has questioned the UK Government’s promises on GB Energy after reports showed a massive fall in the…
Top News · Nov 18, 2024 Russia Suffers Record Weekly Losses In Ukraine Invasion Learn about the significant increase in Russian casualties in the Ukraine invasion, with Ukrainian and US sources confirming high daily rates while Russia'...
Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2024 Deputy mayor: 'Climate denier' Trump won't stop London's race to net zero Mete Coban said that the UK capital can ‘lead the way’ on climate change despite challenges posed by ‘global events’
The National (Scotland) · Oct 25, 2024 Judge approves legal action against governments over Winter Fuel Payment cut A SCOTTISH couple who launched a legal challenge against both the UK and Scottish governments over the Winter Fuel Payment have been given…
The National (Scotland) · Oct 14, 2024 UK Government pressed to arrange RAF flight to return Alex Salmond's body THE UK Government has been pressed over the practicalities repatriating Alex Salmond's body following his sudden death abroad, with calls for the…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 18, 2024 UK Government 'failed' public leading to more deaths, Covid-19 inquiry finds THE UK Government and the civil service “failed” the public due to “significant flaws” in preparing for the Covid-19 pandemic, a public…
The Conversation · Jun 18, 2024 For the next prime minister to solve the UK’s productivity problem, they must attract more foreign investment – here’s how The British economy has a serious productivity problem that will have to be addressed by the next government. According to data from the OECD (the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development), productivity measured as GDP per hour worked in the UK only rose 4% between 2015 and 2022. The average…
The National (Scotland) · Jan 4, 2024 Former Scottish police chief gives up MBE over UK's stance on Gaza A FORMER Scottish police chief is handing back his MBE in protest against the UK Government’s stance on Gaza ...
The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023 Lack of speed in decisions ‘most significant’ pandemic shortcoming, inquiry told Professor Dame Angela McLean made the remarks as she gave evidence to the UK Covid-19 public inquiry.
The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023 Hubris and overconfidence hampered early Covid response, says nudge unit chief There was ‘arrogance’ in believing the UK would fare better than other countries in the early days of the pandemic, the Covid-19 Inquiry heard.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 17, 2023 Funding loss due to Brexit held back vital dementia and health sciences research RESEARCH into dementia and other advances in science have been held back because of the length of time it has taken for the UK to regain lucrative…