Browsing: UK News

Cliff Notes Pakistan’s military has initiated Operation Bunyan ul Marsoos in response to alleged provocations from India, targeting several sites across India including missile storage…

Cliff Notes The Jamia Ummul Qurah mosque in Muridke has been devastated by Indian missile strikes, resulting in civilian casualties and significant destruction, prompting emotional…

Cliff Notes Police are investigating an alleged assault on a prison officer by Axel Rudakubana, who is currently serving life for multiple murders. The officer…

Cliff Notes The Women’s World Cup will expand from 32 to 48 teams for the 2035 tournament in the UK, enhancing access for more nations…

Ten explosions have been heard near Srinagar International Airport in Indian-administered parts of Kashmir, officials have told Reuters news agency.

The first moon samples returned to Earth in over 50 years, following China’s Chang’e 5 mission in 2020, are now under study in Milton Keynes, UK.

London: UK Weekend News Briefing May 2025 – It’s been a tumultuous week, India and Pakistan are on the brink of war, Netanyahu has launched…

Pair guilty of felling world-famous Sycamore Gap tree Two men from Cumbria have been found guilty of illegally cutting down the world-famous Sycamore Gap tree,…

Many of the UK newspaper front pages leave space to report on the announcement that US-born Robert Prevost has been elected as the next pope following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday.

The UK-US deal leads most of the newspapers this morning – the reaction is mixed with some praising the move and others disappointed that the flat 10 per cent levy remains.

Friday’s UK headlines continued to be dominated by the deal struck between the US and the UK yesterday – though nothing has been signed and it was incredibly light on details.

The prime minister is facing so internal turmoil over his proposed welfare cuts with Labour MPs preparing a rebellion. The government won’t be at risk of defeat due to their large majority, but a rebellion could highlight the levels of discontent within the party.

A new Pope has been chosen and it’s a US-born pontiff who will use the name Pope Leo XIV. Donald Trump’s hard-right supporters are having a meltdown of what they see as a ‘lefty looney’ being appointed.

In sports, both Manchester United and Spurs are through to the final of the Europa League meaning we’ll have an all-English final – both clubs desperately need to win in order to salvage a very poor season for both.

The prime minister is facing a rebellion from his MPs over planned cuts to welfare that some have warned are “impossible to support” without a “change of direction.” 

Kaja Sokola, a key witness, recounted her experiences of being sexually assaulted by Harvey Weinstein at age 16, describing it as the most “horrifying” experience of her life.

Leaders from both countries praised the move as a positive step, but many analysts say it doesn’t significantly change the overall trade relationship.

Survivors Sharon Miller and Wayne Birkett express deep emotional trauma from the Nottingham attacks, with Miller wishing she had died instead of the two victims, Grace O’Malley-Kumar and Barnaby Webber.

Baroness Harriet Harman urges Red Wall MPs to advocate for the repeal of the two-child benefit cap instead of focusing on the winter fuel payment issue.

King Charles III emphasised unity and commitment to peace in his speech during the VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations, echoing sentiments from King George VI’s historic address.

Roksana Lecka, 22, faces 22 counts of child cruelty for allegedly assaulting 23 babies at Riverside Nursery, with CCTV footage capturing various incidents of mistreatment.

🇬🇧 UK Weekly Editorial – VE DAY 9 May 2025 Its VE Day and it’s ironic that as that UK celebrates the sacrifice of British…

Pakistan accused India of “igniting an inferno” over Kashmir and vowed to retaliate after missile attacks by the Indian air force killed 31 people.

Bias Exposure Today marks the VE Day 80th Anniversary and several of the newspapers lead with souvenir editions to mark the occasion. Westminster Abbey will hold…

Bias Exposure Tensions are high as India and Pakistan exchange fire over a deadly terrorist attack on tourists – mostly Indian, that the country blames…

It’s trade deals galore for the prime minister after yesterday’s announcement that Britain had signed a trade deal with India, the prime minister is set to announce a UK-US trade deal later today. The news is a huge win for both Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves who have been under pressure since taking office over the handling of the economy!

Experts are suggesting that the devil is in the details – and it’s likely to be more of a temporary pause on some tariffs rather than a long-term trade agreement. But still, with the world queuing up for a trade deal, getting in their first will no doubt be a boost for the PM and his struggling government.

The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates on Thursday, likely lowering them from 4.5% to 4.25%. This would be the fourth rate cut since last year’s peak of 5.25%, and the second in 2025, as the Bank aims to stimulate borrowing and ease financial pressure on households and businesses.

A US-UK trade deal is expected to be announced today, which will see tariffs reduced.