The story is covered by almost all newspapers in the UK and has dominated the online space for much of the morning. Depending on political leanings the papers offer up different assessments of the plans.
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Customers are heartbroken over the announcement. (Picture: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images) Furious Pret customers vow to cancel coffee subscription after ‘ridiculous’ change If you’re a member of Club Pret, you might want to sit down before reading this, as we’ve got some rather upsetting news to share. The high street coffee chain is changing up its subscription in a few months, and you can kiss goodbye to those free drinks and cheap food. Pret…
Thirteen beloved London pubs could soon disappear (Picture: AP) The 13 beloved London pubs at risk as owner goes into administration | UK News Some of London’s most iconic pubs could soon disappear after a major chain announced it is going into administration. The Antic Hospitality Group, which runs a number of pubs across south and east London, has announced it can no longer deal with its debts, meaning it has to either sell off…
Ursula von der Leyen has been re-elected as President of the European Commission after a secret ballot among Members of the European Parliament (MEPs).
New data from a YouGov poll suggests that more people who voted for the Boris Johnson-led Conservative Party in the 2019 general election have died than voted for the Labour Party at the July general election.
Temperatures are set to soar going into the weekend (Picture: Getty) London weather: Map shows hottest places in the UK with highs of 30°C | UK News Good luck to anyone planning on commuting on the London Underground in the coming days as a heatwave is sweeping into the capital. London and most of the east of England will be under a yellow heat health alert from 5 pm today, just in time for the…
Huge 90s band announce 30th-anniversary re-release of ‘greatest album’ Britpop reigns supreme as one of the biggest bands of the 90s era returns to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their album Dog Man Star. Suede have reunited to re-release the 1994 record which is often considered one of the greatest albums of the era, if not of all time. Dog Man Star was the second release from the group formed in London in 1989, consisting…
Blackwall Tunnel is currently free but will become a toll road when the Silvertown Tunnel opens in 2025 (Picture: REX/Shutterstock) London drivers face new charges to use two tunnels | UK News Car drivers who travel through two tunnels in London could be charged £4 each time from next year it has been revealed. The proposals by TfL (Transport for London) would mean anyone using the Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels in the east of the…
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read
Thursday’s front pages are dominated by the King’s Speech as the new government unveils its plans for the country for the year ahead. The newspapers offer up their assessments of Labour’s plans and who it benefits.
Many of the papers feature images of Charles and Camilla at the King’s Speech. There is a splash of celebrity news on several front pages, whilst the back pages are dominated by Premier League gossip.
Starmer hopes to reset UK-European relations at summit Sir Keir Starmer will host around 45 European leaders on Thursday at a summit aimed at resetting Britain’s relationship with Europe. The European Political Community (EPC) gathering at Blenheim Palace will focus on supporting Ukraine and addressing shared concerns such as migration and energy. This summit provides Starmer, newly in office, a significant opportunity to meet European allies. He has pledged a more active UK role on…
The ‘vibrant’ London borough where rents are falling the fastest From dodgy rental ads to nightmarish flatmate stories, it’s no secret that renting in London is a wild ride. But if your tenancy agreement is up this month and you need to find somewhere ever so slightly cheaper to live, a new study has revealed the ‘vibrant’ London borough where rents are falling the fastest. Fancy yourself a slice of the action? Last month, rent…
The 26-year-old was tracked to a cemetery in Enfield, north London, on Wednesday afternoon, and has remained in hospital in a serious condition since (Picture: Sky News; Reuters) Kyle Clifford arrested in his hospital for murders of BBC presenter’s family | UK News Kyle Clifford has been arrested on suspicion of murdering BBC racing commentator John Hunt’s wife and two daughters in a horrific crossbow attack. The 26-year-old was tracked to a cemetery in Enfield, north…
US fast food chain ‘better than McDonald’s’ makes major change to its UK menu From Popeyes to Wendy’s a number of popular US fast food chains have taken the UK by storm in recent years. Among them is Taco Bell, a Mexican-inspired quick service brand which has a cult following in the US for its tacos, burritos and quesadillas. The chain first came to the UK 1986, but shut down in the 90s before launching…
What I Rent: At 23 years old, I live in a £2,450pcm London flat in Zone 1 Welcome back to What I Rent – Metro’s tenant diary series that explores what renting is like in the UK and further afield. For last week’s sister column, What I Own, we visited 37-year-old Hazel Waite and Simon McNair, who have made their one-bedroom Kidbrooke flat their own with leafy plants, colourful wall prints and eclectic trinkets. This week, we’re visiting 23-year-old content…
Ruth Ellis was a British model and nightclub hostess executed on 13 July, 1955 (Picture: Getty Images) The troubling story of Ruth Ellis, the last woman in the UK to receive the death penalty | UK News On July 13, 1955, a crowd of 500 people gathered outside Holloway Prison in support of Ruth Ellis on the day of her death. Referred to as a ‘brave woman’ by her own executioner Albert Pierrepoint, the 28-year-old’s…
Clifton Suspension Bridge: Man arrested in connection with discovery of human remains | UK News A man has been arrested after human remains were found in two suitcases dumped in Bristol and a flat in west London. The 34-year-old suspect was detained in the Bristol area in the early hours of this morning. He was taken into custody by armed officers at Temple Meads Station and will be taken to London for questioning later today.…
Girl, 9, shot in head during drive-by in east London ‘may never speak again’ | UK News The parents of a nine-year-old girl who was shot in the head in a drive-by shooting in east London have said she may never ‘speak or move properly’ again. She was eating dinner with her family at a restaurant in Kingsland High Street, Dalston, on May 29 when a lone motorcyclist fired ‘a number of shots’ towards the building.…
Five hurt and flats evacuated after ‘chemical incident’ in Fulham | UK News Five people have been injured and dozens told to evacuate their homes after a ‘chemical incident’ in London. Sixty firefighters equipped with breathing apparatus evacuated a five-storey block of flats in Fulham, west London this morning following reports of a ‘protracted incident’ involving chemicals. The brigade was called at 12.35am and remained at the scene for six hours. One man from a…
Fallout London lead: ‘If it’s an awful launch we’ll just go to sleep’ Fallout London project lead Dean Carter talks to GameCentral ahead of the mod’s release, about what to expect, the drama with Bethesda, and why the fan project has to succeed. The upcoming Fallout London mod is finally close to being released, after the next gen update debacle earlier this year, when the fan project was forced to delay its launch because Bethesda…