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
'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
Tehran denies involvement in UK Fairford air base incident as Britain summons Iranian ambassador British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Monday accused Iran's Revolutionary Guards of being responsible for a terror-related incident in September at England's Fairford air base, which is used by the United States military. Following Tehran's denial, the British Foreign Office summoned Iran's Ambassador for talks. France 24 · Oct 12
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
The National (Scotland) · 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 Independent UK · Oct 12 Burnham vows to keep Falklands after Argentinian ‘sabre-rattling’ Shadow defence secretary James Cartlidge described reports of Argentinian harassment as ‘sabre-rattling’
International Business Times 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.
The Times of India · 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…
Euronews · 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.
Evening Standard · 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.
The National (Scotland) · 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 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