UNCOVERED: 16 - The Untold Story

Tuesday briefing: Could Burnham take Britain back towards the EU?

In today’s newsletter: The prime minister is calling for closer ties with the EU, but what could this actually amount to?

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13

India, Gulf gain room to manoeuvre as US-China rivalry reshapes world, says former UK PM Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak stated that countries such as India and Gulf nations are shaping global orders independently. He emphasized the increasing geopolitical uncertainty as these nations do not always align with the US or China. Sunak expressed concern over the rise in armed conflicts worldwide since World War II, noting 61…

The Economic Times · Oct 13

Whale meat curry for dinner? Study of bygone seafood recipes shows how UK tastes have narrowed

Herring, flatfish and oysters are increasingly off the dining table, with just five fish species now dominating

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13

AI driving economic growth spurt in UK, new report shows

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is also now expected to see UK economic growth slow down next year, according to fresh forecasts

The Independent UK · Oct 13

UK households to see higher-than-expected inflation as energy prices jump – IMF

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is also now expected to see UK economic growth slow down next year, according to fresh forecasts.

Evening Standard · Oct 13

'We are going to see': Trump on Iran's alleged link in UK's RAF Fairford incident

Donald Trump stated that the United States is evaluating potential actions against Iran amid recent allegations. The UK government and allied nations condemned Iran's purported hostile activities and attributed involvement in an incident. Joint statements emphasized the need to address Iran's use of covert networks and proxy actors for destabilization.…

The Economic Times · Oct 13

Burnham accused of ‘unpicking’ Brexit deal as date set for UK-EU summit

The summit will take place in Brussels on November 20.

Evening Standard · Oct 12

Harry and Meghan to visit youth group in first joint engagement since UK return

The couple are set to visit Nottingham on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Oct 12

Retail sales sluggish as consumers exercise spending caution ahead of Budget

Total UK retail sales increased by 1.3% year-on-year last month, a fall from growth of 2.3% last September, according to the BRC and KPMG.

Evening Standard · Oct 12

UK spent more than £1 trillion more on welfare than infrastructure in past 20 years

The report comes as Chancellor John Healey faces pressure to reduce welfare spending at his Budget later this month

Evening Standard · Oct 12