Four in 10 UK adults affected by droughts linked to climate change, survey finds It comes after severe drought was declared in parts of England on Thursday The Independent UK · Oct 16
“This Makes Me Sick”: Meghan And Harry Face Backlash As Netizens Spot Something Odd During Nottingham Outing Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s return to Nottingham after nine years has netizens questioning whether their latest public appearance was an attempt to recreate their royal days. Bored Panda · Oct 16
Norwegian teenager sentenced to 20 years in prison over UK murder plot UK Counter Terrorism Policing said Natland had been operating under orders from someone in the Foxtrot Network, an international criminal gang based in Sweden. Euronews · Oct 16
UK Taxi Driver Spots Counterfeit Money by Touch, Drives Suspect Straight To Police A Nottingham taxi driver who suspected a passenger was using counterfeit £20 notes drove him to a police station, where officers arrested him and later seized a knife. International Business Times UK · Oct 16
Neet rates higher in England’s smaller cities and towns than in biggest cities Initiatives to address youth employment crisis and offer training are being launched in towns such as Telford The Guardian - UK · Oct 16
Fact check: Employment rate and Labour’s asylum hotels record Round-up of fact checks from the last few days compiled by Full Fact. Evening Standard · Oct 16
Could the UK actually split? Experts explain the legal route for pro-independence leaders As the Scottish National Party gathered in Aberdeen for the its annual conference, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham had also travelled north of the border. SNP conferences are of course a platform for the party to coalesce around its core aim of Scottish independence. The Conversation · Oct 16
British food and drink exports to EU collapse by more than a third since Brexit NFU analysis of official data shows falls in exports to UK’s largest trading partner since 2019 include 70% for sugar and 74% for egg products The Guardian - UK · Oct 16
Aid cuts cast long shadow over key World Bank meetings ANALYSIS: At the autumn meetings of the world’s most important development finance bodies, conversations around trying to attract more private investors and providing debt relief to low-income nations are positive – but for world’s poorest nations, Nick Ferris writes, there is little hope of economic development occurring without more aid The Independent UK · Oct 16
Joining Made in Europe would be ‘good news’ for UK car industry, says No 10 The scheme is intended to protect clean technology firms and electric vehicle manufacturers from cheap Chinese competition. Evening Standard · Oct 16
Rare 1953 James Bond book bought for £1 at car boot sale sells for £10,000 A woman bought a book at a car boot sale in Yorkshire for just £1 ten years ago. She later discovered it was a rare first edition of Casino Royale by Ian Fleming. The book retained its original dust jacket and was valued significantly. It was auctioned for £10,000, highlighting… The Times of India · Oct 16
Teen assassin sent on UK murder mission by Iranian proxy jailed for 20 years IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 16
These are Europe’s best party cities for a Halloween night out, according to a new ranking From Edinburgh’s fiery Samhuinn festival to Dublin’s Gothic celebrations, Europe has plenty of ways to get into the Halloween spirit. Euronews · Oct 16
MINI Cooper Oxford Edition launched in India at Rs 55.5 lakh: Check features, specifications, colours and availability MINI Cooper Oxford Edition specifications: MINI has launched the Cooper Oxford Edition in India at Rs 55.50 lakh (ex-showroom) on Friday, October 16, celebrating 25 years of modern MINI production at Plant Oxford in the UK. Available in limited quantities, the special edition features Union Jack-inspired styling, two exterior colour… The Economic Times · Oct 16
The Independent UK · Oct 16 Norwegian teen hitman jailed for 20 years for UK murder plot linked to Iran gang ‘I can finally kill someone and it’s perfect as I get money to do it,’ Johannes Kongsnes Natland reportedly bragged
Evening Standard · Oct 16 Teenage hitman from Norway locked up for plotting UK murder for Iran-backed gang Johannes Kongsnes Natland, 19, was arrested by armed police at a hotel in Huddersfield.
The Independent UK · Oct 16 What is a ‘Switzerland plus’ deal and could the UK use it for a speedy EU return? IN FULL
Euronews · Oct 16 'Switzerland plus' deal option for UK as it seeks closer ties with EU, senior MEP says Bernd Lange's comments come as the Brexit debate has once again reignited across the UK after British Prime Minister Andy Burnham called for the country to readdress its relationship with Brussels.
Evening Standard · Oct 16 Bank shares drop on reports Chancellor planning Budget tax raid Speculation is growing that John Healey is poised to hike the surcharge banks pay on their profits in his October 28 Budget.
The Independent UK · Oct 16 Progress in fighting AIDS at risk unless UK steps up, campaigners warn Activists call on governemnt to maintain funding for key UN agency as split emerges among donor nations about its future
The National (Scotland) · Oct 16 Dazzling meteor shower from rare comet to peak in the UK this week The Orionid meteor shower, known for its fast, bright meteors, will peak in the coming week.
The Independent UK · Oct 16 UK could rejoin EU ‘within months’ with ‘Switzerland plus’ deal, MEP says German MEP Bernard Lange lay out a potential speedy route for Britain to rejoin the EU
Evening Standard · Oct 16 London housing project wins UK's top architecture award Housing scheme with private and social homes wins the the RIBA Stirling Prize 2026
BANG Premier · Oct 16 Ellen DeGeneres hints at UK TV comeback Ellen DeGeneres is thinking about returning to TV in the UK because she misses life on set.
The Conversation · Oct 16 Could your plastic film packaging serve a purpose? We won’t know until recycling laws change From the clear covering on your microwave meal to the flimsy bread bag lying on the kitchen counter, plastic film is notoriously tricky to recycle. But what if those annoying bits of plastic waste could be put to better use?