BBC to stop recording The Archers in Birmingham for first time in its 75-year history Plans for a new theatre for world’s longest-running soap in Digbeth scrapped as part of cost-cutting measures The Guardian - UK · Oct 12
Andy Burnham promises ‘serious dialogue’ over UK’s relationship with EU PM hails next month’s ‘reset’ summit as first step to closer ties, but tensions over trade may prove problematic The Guardian - UK · Oct 12
After two tragic incidents in months does safety at English zoos need a rethink? Even though a man was mauled to death by a tiger and three-year-old was attacked in crocodile enclosure, experts say public protection is robust The Guardian - UK · Oct 12
If Russia had interfered with the Brexit vote, Nige would have been the first to know Burnham was lying, Farage told a press conference on Monday. This was clearly just another plot to undermine him The Guardian - UK · Oct 12
Meghan with Malala – and what is behind the duchess rebranding as a charity queen COMMENT : Meghan Markle is in the midst of a major image change, with a philanthropic twist, says Charlotte Cripps. But how much of the Saint Meghan and Harry act should we buy into? The Independent UK · Oct 12
Stellantis and Renault back UK to get EU car industry protection Bosses of Citroën owner and French carmaker also urge UK government to consider limiting imports from China The Guardian - UK · Oct 12
Andy Burnham is the PM who can overturn Brexit THE INDENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Andy Burnham is right to look ahead to the next decade – and he is prepared to talk about a path forward that brings British influence back into the heart of Europe The Independent UK · Oct 12
'Why now?': Questions raised over new ballistic security shelters at Faslane PLANS to install ballistic security shelters at the UK's nuclear submarine base on the Clyde have sparked questions from anti-nuclear campaigners over what threats military chiefs believe Faslane could face The National (Scotland) · Oct 12
Burnham vows to keep Falklands after Argentinian ‘sabre-rattling’ Shadow defence secretary James Cartlidge described reports of Argentinian harassment as ‘sabre-rattling’ The Independent UK · Oct 12
Andrew Tate Says He'd Rather Be Into 'Eels and Horses' Than 'Little Lying' Women in Bizarre X Post Andrew Tate faces backlash over an X post about 'eels and horses' as disputed UK allegations and extradition proceedings continue. International Business Times UK · Oct 12
UK blames IRGC for plot: Burnham links RAF Fairford threat to Iran’s Guard; Tehran denies role British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Monday that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) almost certainly directed a security incident at the US-run RAF Fairford air base in England last month. The UK government also summoned the Iranian ambassador to protest against what it called Tehran's attempts to undermine… The Times of India · Oct 12
UK PM Burnham says 'status quo' with Brussels 'not good enough' as he details upcoming EU summit Burnham has repeatedly signalled his intention to move the UK closer to the EU since taking office in July and recently said reentering the bloc was one of a number of options for the country moving forward. Euronews · Oct 12
Andy Burnham: RAF Fairford incident ‘almost certainly’ directed by Iran The Prime Minister said it was highly likely Iran was behind the plot targeting the airbase used by US bombers. Evening Standard · Oct 12
Reform's asylum plans branded 'morally bankrumpt' but could Scotland stop them? REFORM says they'd void all asylum applications and deport "new and current applicants" if Farage came to power. But what would this mean for Scotland, and do we have any say? The National (Scotland) · Oct 12
The Independent UK · Oct 12 UK and EU confirm date of summit after Burnham says Russian meddling shows the need for closer ties Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Russia's attempts to meddle in European politics highlight why Britain must strengthen ties with the European Union
Evening Standard · Oct 12 Burnham pushes for closer EU ties and questions Russian interference over Brexit Burnham’s fresh claims about Russian interference in the referendum have triggered a political storm
Evening Standard · Oct 12 UK Attorney General to decide if Troubles prosecutions go ahead under new law The Northern Ireland Office said the UK Government’s top law officer would have the final say over prosecutions.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 12 Iran’s Revolutionary Guards ‘almost certainly’ behind RAF Fairford threats, says Burnham UK to bring further sanctions against Tehran and IRGC after assessment Iran was likely to have coordinated incident
The Guardian - UK · Oct 12 ‘I usually bolt it down as quickly as possible’ – when did lunch get so crunched? Endlessly curious about the nation’s eating habits, Heinz surveyed more than 2,000 people across the UK to get the lowdown on our lunch habits – and discovered a nation craving a Great British lunch revival
The Independent UK · Oct 12 Mother won lottery just weeks after playing fake scratchcard prank on husband Peterborough has been named among the top 10 luckiest locations in the UK by the National Lottery
The Independent UK · Oct 12 Bulletin PM briefing: Burnham’s call for new EU deal and missile attacks at major airport Burnham tells MPs to review Brexit and back new deal with EU – what he said. Saudi Arabia suspends more flights after deadly Houthi attacks on airport. UK vows to sanction Iran after RAF Fairford incident. Teenager arrested after two teachers shot with hunting rifle at French school. What we…
The Times of India · Oct 12 Ed Sheeran’s foundation reaches 12,000 UK young people through music education support For some children, a music lesson can start something much bigger than learning to play an instrument. It can offer confidence, belonging, a glimpse of a future they could never have dreamed of. British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran knows this from experience, and one of his latest initiatives aims to open…
Evening Standard · Oct 12 Burnham to use key UK-EU summit next month to seek new post-Brexit deals Prime Minister Andy Burnham told MPs it would be a ‘dereliction of duty’ not to seek deeper partnership with the EU.
The Independent UK · Oct 12 Burnham vows the British public will be the ‘boss’ on forging closer ties with the EU Andy Burnham told MPs in the Commons it would be a ‘dereliction of duty’ to ignore an opportunity to seek a new deal with the EU