Latest News
- Whitbread to close 66 restaurants and pubs this week ahead of further cuts
- British man rescued alive from rubble after Nepal disaster, authorities confirm
- Keir Starmer resigns as MP to focus on international affairs
- Trump signals tougher approach to Iran as US-Iran hostilities escalate
- City of Vaughan spent over £1,700 on Ubers during Italy trade trip
- White House confirms North American Blue Energy Partners will lead Venezuelan oil deal
- Israel launches military operation: how coverage differs
- Man charged with double murder following Grangetown house fire
Metro - You’re nicked
Summary of the front page
The Metro leads on Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell being arrested in a probe over the SNP party’s finances, with the couple’s home scoured by police.
The paper features an image of blue tents and police tape outside the couple’s home in a quiet cul-de-sac in Glasgow and notes that a search of SNP HQ in Edinburgh was made at the same time. Mr Murrell, who resigned as chief executive last month, has been released without charge, pending further investigation.
Today's top stories
Whitbread to close 66 restaurants and pubs this week ahead of further cuts
September 1, 2026
4:00 pm
Whitbread is set to close 66 restaurants and pubs across its Bar + Block, Cookhouse + Pub, and Table Table chains on 3 September 2026. This follows a previous announcement regarding the imminent closure of 200 Beefeater and Brewers Fayre locations later in the month.
British man rescued alive from rubble after Nepal disaster, authorities confirm
September 1, 2026
3:00 pm
Nepalese authorities report that 118 people were rescued from flood debris, including one British man, as search efforts continue amidst a rising death toll.
Keir Starmer resigns as MP to focus on international affairs
September 1, 2026
1:00 pm
Former British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras, shifting focus to international affairs, including defence and trade. His departure will necessitate a by-election, following his leadership of the Labour party and a landslide victory in 2024.
Trump signals tougher approach to Iran as US-Iran hostilities escalate
September 1, 2026
12:00 pm
US President Donald Trump hinted at a harsher response amid escalating US-Iran hostilities, stating, “We’re going to hit them hard.” This followed Iranian missile strikes on US military sites in Jordan after the US targeted Iranian positions on Larak Island, escalating concerns of prolonged conflict in the Gulf region.
City of Vaughan spent over £1,700 on Ubers during Italy trade trip
September 1, 2026
11:00 am
City of Vaughan councillors and staff undertook a trade mission to Italy in summer 2024, as revealed by internal documents. The details of the trip outline the activities and objectives of the mission, although specific outcomes have not been disclosed.
White House confirms North American Blue Energy Partners will lead Venezuelan oil deal
September 1, 2026
9:00 am
The Trump administration’s agreement with North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP) will grant the company 100-year concessions to drill in 17 Venezuelan oil fields containing approximately 65 billion barrels. The U.S. Defense Department will acquire a 35% stake, while the State Department gains rights to purchase 20% of output.
Like this article?
News Desk
Leave a comment
© 2026 WTX News.