Starling Bank staff resign after new chief executive calls for more time in-office Exclusive: Staff complain Raman Bhatia is creating ‘grey corporate hellscape’ and offices already lack desk space. Staff have resigned at Starling Bank after its new chief executive demanded thousands of workers attend its offices more regularly, despite lacking enough space to host them. In his first major policy change since taking over from the UK digital bank’s founder, Anne Boden, in March,…
MPs to summon Elon Musk to testify about X’s role in UK summer riots Commons inquiry into rise of harmful content on social media also expected to call Meta and TikTok executives MPs are to summon Elon Musk to testify about X’s role in spreading disinformation, in a parliamentary inquiry into the UK riots and the rise of false and harmful AI content, the Guardian has learned. Senior executives from Meta, which runs Facebook and…
Barristers warn plan to ban dishonest Senedd members ‘unrealistic’ The Criminal Bar Association, which represents practising members in Wales and England, criticised calls to create an offence of deliberate deception. Jonathan Rees, a Welsh barrister, urged real caution before making any changes to the criminal law as he gave evidence to the Senedd’s standards committee. He suggested the Welsh Parliament could instead expand the scope of the “tried-and-tested” offence of misconduct in a public office which…
Plans for 262ft high weather mast unveiled Planning application submitted to build the structure on grazing land near Betws yn Rhos https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/plans-262ft-high-weather-mast-30403626
Drivers 'stranded in snow for hours' with 'no sign of gritters and ploughs' North Wales council criticised for ‘horrendous’ conditions on some roads as heavy snow caused chaos in parts of the region https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/drivers-stranded-snow-hours-no-30406754
15 incredible images as snow blocked roads and turned North Wales into a winter landscape 15 incredible images as snow blankets North Wales https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/gallery/15-incredible-images-snow-blocked-30407919
Guitarist Vick Flick dies aged 87 – He worked with James Bond theme & The Beatles. The Famed session musician, who also performed with Tom Jones, Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton, died after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Vic Flick, the famed British session musician who picked out the famous jangly guitar motif on the James Bond theme song, has died aged 87. Guitarist Vick Flick dies aged 87 Flick would perform on the soundtrack of…
British Airways flights in chaos as another IT failure strikes Tens of thousands of British Airways passengers encountered long delays and possible missed connections after another major IT failure. On Monday evening passengers at London Heathrow Terminal 5, as well as airports abroad, say they have been told communications systems have failed. In one example, flight BA365 from Lyon to Heathrow remained on the ground in France for two hours 40 minutes, rather than the…
Starmer criticised for meeting China’s Xi as Hong Kong freedom protesters were being jailed Sir Keir Starmer has been criticised for meeting China’s President Xi Jinping just hours before 45 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists were sentenced for attempting to field opposition candidates in an election. Among those sentenced were Benny Tai, who was jailed for 10 years and Joshua Wong, sentenced to four years, for “subversion” after being involved in the “Hong Kong 47” group…
Jeremy Clarkson warns inheritance tax ‘the end’ for farmers as thousands march in fury Jeremy Clarkson has urged the Labour government to “please back down” as he warned that the proposed inheritance tax hikes could be “the end” for farmers. He has joined farmers for a large-scale protest in London on Tuesday to urge the government to change course over its plans, which have been described as a “stab in the back”. First unveiled in chancellor Rachel Reeves’s Budget, the plans to impose…
Snow and ice warnings have been issued today as many Brits woke up to some wintery weather as the cold snap sets in. The conditions have led to school closures and travel disruptions.
A planned march to Westminster by UK farmers is set to take place today. Farmers are protesting the chancellor’s plans to impose inheritance tax on farms valued over £1 million. The government have called for calm, reminding the public that most farmers won’t be affected by the rule. TV star Jeremy Clarkson is expected to join the protest.
Many publications – online and in print – continue their coverage of Joe Biden’s policy shift allowing Ukraine to use American-made weapons to attack Russia.
Several newspapers ponder whether the UK and Germany will follow Washington’s decision. There is coverage of Moscow’s reaction to Biden’s decision, with the Kremlin calling it a major escalation in the war and noting that there will be consequences for the UK if it follows Washington’s decision. Donald Trump’s team have expressed their anger at Biden’s decision, accusing him of “launching a whole new war.” Trump – who takes office in January – has repeatedly said he will end the Russia-Ukriane war as soon as he’s in power, but he has not indicated any sort of plan.
There are also ongoing reports about a potential trade deal with the US, with several of the business newspapers suggesting it will be tough talks with the new US president. An expert has predicted that the UK will align with Brussels if a trade war breaks out between the US and China.
The editorials continue their coverage of the PM’s meeting with the Chinese president Xi – and what that could mean for Starmer’s relationship with Trump.
Rain, sleet and snow will linger across central parts of England and Wales this morning. Gradually turning drier this afternoon with some brightness and feeling cold. Snow showers continuing in northern Scotland. Windy around coasts. Tonight, wintry showers continuing in the north tonight, and around some coasts. Largely dry elsewhere with largely clear skies. Widespread frost and some icy stretches where showers fall.
The Independent reports Joe Biden’s decision to let Ukraine strike targets inside Russia with US-made long-range missiles is an “escalation” of the conflict, Moscow said.
The UK is set to follow the US by allowing long-range missiles it has supplied to Ukraine to be fired deep inside Russia, The Guardian reports.
The Metro reports millions of people had their first “icy blast of winter” on the same day it emerged “fuel bills will rise yet again in the New Year”
The Sun reports on the planned protests by farmers saying Jeremy Clarkson is expected to join them in protesting in Westminster on Tuesday.
The Daily Mirror reports a “defiant” prime minister has refused to rule out allowing Ukraine to use British long-range missiles to hit Russia.
Pensioners have hit out at “disgusting” cuts to winter fuel payments amid warnings typical bills are set to rise to £145 a month, the Daily Express says.
The ongoing dispute between farmers and the chancellor over her plans to impose inheritance tax on farms valued over £1 million continues to make the headlines.
Tuesday’s front pages also lend space to the latest in Ukraine as the papers suggest the UK is expected to join the US in letting Ukraine use its missiles to attack Russia.
Several front pages leave room to report on the incoming snow and wet weather barrelling into Britain today, with many people being warned of disruptions to travel.
There are reports on a major IT glitch that affected dozens of British Airways flights on Monday night and reports PM Keir Starmer could clash with Donald Trump over Britain’s new respectful approach to China.
Elsewhere, other domestic stories fill the front pages, whilst the back pages are dominated by English football.
November 19, 2024Murder victim found dead inside car boot named as Harshita Brella | UK News Murder victim found dead inside car boot named as Harshita Brella | UK News The 24-year-old had… Ms Brella was found some 100 miles away from her home in Corby, Northamptonshire (Picture: Roland Leon)Ms Brella was the subject of a Domestic Violence Protection Order, according to Northamptonshire Telegraph.In September, a court order had been put in place protecting her from…
Murder victim found dead inside car boot named as Harshita Brella | UK News The 24-year-old had vanished from her home nearly 100 miles away in Corby, Northamptonshire A woman found dead inside a car boot in east london has been named as Harshita Brella. The 24-year-old had vanished from her home nearly 100 miles away in Corby, Northamptonshire. Her body was discovered inside the vehicle, which had been left near a park, in the…
British Airways IT issues cause flight delays at Scottish airports British Airways passengers are facing delays across the country with IT issues affecting the airline. The delays are affecting flights across Europe with the airline believed to have lost communication with planes already in the air. Passengers who were already on British Airways planes at Glasgow Airport shared on social media that they had been left sitting there for up to an hour because of…
Flights in chaos as another IT failure by British Airways. Chaos at airports around teh world as tens of thousands of British Airways passengers encountered long delays and missed connections after another major IT failure. On Monday evening passengers at London Heathrow Terminal 5, as well as airports abroad, say they have been told communications systems have failed. Flights in chaos as another IT failure by British Airways In one example, flight BA365 from Lyon…
What are the inheritance tax changes affecting UK farmers? Farmers to protest in central London as they say changes will destroy family farms Thousands of farmers plan to descend on central London on Tuesday to protest against changes to inheritance tax announced in the budget last month. The farmers argue the changes will destroy family farms, while the government says it will make no difference to food security. But who is right? Continue reading… What…
Labour Plan for 100,000 new nursery places in England ‘unlikely to work’ Exclusive: Projected spare capacity is not all in the right places to match projected demand, research finds A government policy to create 100,000 new nursery places using spare capacity in English primary schools is “unlikely to work”, according to research. The research blames a geographical mismatch between capacity and demand, while leaders in the sector have raised concerns about staffing, the provision of…
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