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The UK Health Security Agency has identified 24 “priority pathogens” that pose significant public health risks to inform future research and vaccine development.
Government borrowing surged to £132.2bn last month, significantly exceeding forecasts and representing a £15bn increase from the previous year.
The prime minister and his plans for British military deployment in Ukraine dominate several newspaper front pages this morning and still find space on the websites – though much has been pushed further down to cover the massive fire at Heathrow Airport and the ongoing travel chaos.
The papers report the prime minister has stepped up plans for a 31-nation military force to provide security guarantees to Kyiv.
The prime minister is having a change of heart regarding putting boots on the ground in Ukraine and instead favours air and sea support.
The country’s defence secretary has warned Britain will not shy away from using nuclear weapons that could do ‘untold damage’ if UK troops are attacked.
There is a variety of stories dominating the UK headlines this Friday from the chaos at Heathrow Airport to Nicola Sturgeon cleared in the SNP embezzlement case – there’s a lot happening today, so grab a coffee – here’s your daily news breakdown.
The UK’s busiest airport, Heathrow, will be closed all day on Friday after a fire at a nearby electrical substation that supplies it with power. The airport has warned there will be “significant disruption” over the coming days and has told passengers not to travel “under any circumstances” until it reopens.
The former first minister Nicola Sturgeon has been cleared in the police investigation into the funding and finances of the party she led – the SNP. Her husband, who is separated from Sturgeon, has appeared in court charged with embezzlement. Murrell, who had been SNP chief executive since 1999, resigned in March 2023 amid a row over party numbers.
Cliff Notes – Heathrow Airport closes due to nearby fire Heathrow Airport is closed for the entirety of Friday due to a significant fire at…
Families of Lucy Letby’s victims oppose calls for a suspension of the public inquiry, describing it as a “bold and misguided move” by hospital managers seeking to deflect blame.
The UK government is set to announce significant welfare reforms today, aiming to reduce welfare spending by approximately £5 billion annually. These measures are part of an effort to address rising welfare costs, which are projected to surpass £100 billion by 2030.
Almost all the UK newspapers lead on the story, focusing on different angles from political turmoil within the party, to potentially pushing the poor into poverty.
Cliff Notes A British couple, Peter and Barbie Reynolds, were detained by the Taliban on February 1 and have now been transferred to a maximum-security…
Labour is set to reveal cuts to the welfare system on Tuesday – a move that has drawn backlash and praise from the backbenches.
England’s top flight is back in action tonight with some heavy hitters facing off.
Cliff Notes The blood moon event features a partial lunar eclipse in the UK, peaking at approximately 5.09am with a reddish hue visible as the…
Cliff Notes Newly released footage captures the moment the container ship Solong collided with the stationary US oil tanker Stena Immaculate, prompting a criminal investigation…
Experts on the climate catastrophe from the fallout of this environmental disaster. The Stena Immaculate’s owner confirmed at least one fuel tank had ruptured on…
AI Should Replace Some Work of Civil Servants Under New Rules Under new regulations announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the government is set to…
Cliff Notes The committee voted 15 to 7 to remove the High Court judge’s oversight from the assisted dying bill, with Leadbeater asserting this change…
Cliff notes Kyle Clifford has been sentenced to three life sentences with whole orders, meaning he’ll never be released from prison. He raped and then…
Cliff Notes Abu Wadee, a Palestinian migrant, has been charged after allegedly posting antisemitic content on social media. Concerns have arisen in the UK regarding…
Cliff Notes The government is set to introduce the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, aimed at enacting “seismic reforms” to expedite the planning process and facilitate…
Cliff notes Premier League title race over? Arsenal draw sees Liverpool go 15 points clear at the top The Premier League title race dominates much…
Cliff Notes The Met Office has issued a yellow fog warning for multiple cities in the UK, notably Newcastle upon Tyne, Middlesbrough, Leeds, York, and…
Cliff Notes A man named Daniel Day, aged 29, from Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, has been charged for climbing Big Ben’s Elizabeth Tower. The charges include intentionally…
Cliff Notes Financial Support Overview: In March 2025, UK households will receive a £200 cost of living payment to assist with rising living expenses, specifically…
Cliff Notes Reform UK currently shows no signs of internal conflict, although MP Rupert Lowe’s remarks suggest a need for caution regarding potential dissent within…
London is never usually synonymous with the word ‘cheap,’ but there are still a few spots bucking the trend (albeit ever so slightly). According to…