Sir Ian McKellen leads UK premiere of mixed-reality theatre show An Ark An Ark is a 47-minute play written by Simon Stephens. Evening Standard · Oct 13
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Change UK Media Plans as Expert Claims Interviews 'Won't Go Down Too Well' Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly avoided sit-down interviews with British media during their UK visit, while commentators discuss possible concerns about public reaction. International Business Times UK · Oct 13
UK shoppers seek deals as grocery price inflation rises again Price of chocolates falls in run-up to Halloween, while supermarkets use special offers to draw in sales The Guardian - UK · Oct 13
When Simon Cowell saved 200 dogs from South Korean dog meat farm, sent them to shelter for adoption In 2018, Simon Cowell donated £25,000 to Humane Society International to help close a dog meat farm in South Korea. The charity rescued nearly 200 dogs and puppies, including animals suffering from untreated injuries and poor living conditions. The dogs were sent to shelters in the US, UK, Canada and… The Times of India · Oct 13
Inside two prison systems: why Denmark and the UK punish so differently It has been said that a society should be judged not by how it treats its outstanding citizens but by how it treats people who break the law. The Conversation · Oct 13
Hobbs and Whistles owner investigates hack that may have exposed customer data Cyber-attack on TFG London comes less than a week after online fashion seller Asos was hit by hackers The Guardian - UK · Oct 13
Danny Dyer planning River Thames flotilla in sewage protest Rivals star Danny Dyer is reportedly planning to launch a flotilla of boats up the River Thames as part of an anti-sewage pollution protest which will culminate with him delivering a petition to UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham at Downing Street. BANG Premier · Oct 13
Are the UK authorities letting down survivors of modern slavery? The adoption of the Slavery Convention 100 years ago was a landmark moment for the international prohibition of slavery. It also laid foundations for human rights movements across the world. The Conversation · Oct 13
From Sofia and Lisbon to Leuven and Verona: Europe’s 10 best city breaks for 2027 Bulgaria’s capital Sofia leads a new ranking of the 10 best city breaks in Europe, which also includes Lisbon in Portugal, Bristol in the UK, Leuven in Belgium and Verona and Italy. Euronews · Oct 13
Fewer Britons plan to ringfence money for holidays abroad next year, says travel industry Spain remains most popular destination as Britons book later in hope of better deals, Abta report finds The Guardian - UK · Oct 13
UK weather: Met Office issues yellow wind warning ahead of 70mph winds IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 13
Voices: Why aren’t our schoolchildren as revolting as the French? COMMENT: Britain’s classrooms are shabby and educational standards are threatened by teacher shortages – but there’s a good reason why schoolchildren aren’t rioting here, says Chloe Combi The Independent UK · Oct 13
When will the mild London weather end? Temperatures to tumble within days Warm weather has once again enveloped London - but it’s not going to last Evening Standard · Oct 13
The Independent UK · Oct 13 Heavy rain and gales to batter UK as Met Office issue yellow weather warning The Met Office has forecast gusts of 50 to 60 mph, with some exposed coastal and hilly locations predicted to see gusts of around 70 mph
International Business Times UK · Oct 13 Miliband and Rubio Discuss Holding Iran to Account and Supporting Ukraine After Deadly Riyadh Attack Ed Miliband spoke with Marco Rubio after missile attacks on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport killed at least 12 people, including a US citizen, and injured hundreds.
Evening Standard · Oct 13 Rejecting Rosebank and Jackdaw could cost UK economy £10.8bn, study warns Adura, the company behind both projects, commissioned research on their impact for the UK.
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
The National (Scotland) · Oct 13 Inflation to rise faster than expected in fresh blow to Andy Burnham Households are set to face a sharper rise in inflation than previously forecast as the conflict in the Middle East propels food and energy costs higher, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The Economic Times · Oct 13 Global Market: BoE's Megan Greene says UK interest rates may not be restrictive enough Bank of England policymaker Megan Greene said the IMF’s upward revision to the UK’s economic growth forecast supports her view that monetary policy remains insufficiently restrictive. She warned that delaying interest rate hikes could prolong inflationary pressures, highlighting divisions among policymakers over balancing inflation control against economic growth and borrowing…
The Independent UK · Oct 13 UK high street brands hit by cyber attack The Foschini Group (TFG) said it became aware of the ’cybersecurity incident’ on Sunday
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 National (Scotland) · Oct 13 Benfica vs Celtic: TV channel, live stream & kick-off time Benfica vs Celtic: TV channel, live stream & kick-off time
The Guardian - UK · Oct 13 IMF raises UK growth forecast as economist says Healey should ‘stay the course’ Fund upgrades UK’s GDP growth forecast for 2026 to 1.3%, but says it is likely to edge down next year
Euronews · Oct 13 No respite for Ukraine despite Trump’s energy truce announcement Good morning from Brussels. It’s Tuesday, and I’m Mared Gwyn. In today’s newsletter: Russia hits Ukraine’s energy sites despite Trump’s truce announcement, Europe stands firm behind Kyiv and France braces for fresh protests.