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UK in 'diplomatic contact' with Syrian rebels, says Lammy
The foreign secretary's remarks come as the government announced £50m of humanitarian aid for Syrians.BBC News - 31m -
The UK Now Has Its Own Illegal Rubberized Cybertruck on the Road
Following the Czech Cybertruck’s example, now there’s a rubber bumper-pimped Tesla truck attempting to be certified for use on British highways. This time, however, the chances of success look slim.Wired - 7h -
Colombia seeks renegotiation of investment treaty with the UK
Trade minister says current deal favours companies over the stateFinancial Times - 13h -
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UK economy unexpectedly shrinks by 0.1%
October contraction marks second consecutive fall and deals blow to Labour government’s economic agendaFinancial Times - 2d -
UK fighter unlawfully killed in Ukraine, coroner finds
A coroner rejects claims former soldier Daniel Burke of Manchester was accidentally shot by his comrade.BBC News - 2d -
UK government’s NatWest stake falls below 10%
State has been selling shares in bank since 2015Financial Times - 2d -
UK economy shrinks unexpectedly for second month in a row
The economy had been expected to return to growth but it contracted by 0.1%.BBC News - 2d -
Kemi Badenoch, sandwiches and appealing to UK voters
She is right to remind us we should not take British stability for granted, but needs to make this part of her leadershipFinancial Times - 2d -
What are the chances of a white Christmas in the UK?
How likely are we to see a white Christmas in 2024?BBC News - 2d -
Reform UK calls for Thames Water to be renationalised
Populist party’s deputy leader says heavily indebted utility should ‘be put out of its misery’Financial Times - 2d -
UK's last Trafalgar submarine makes final voyage
HMS Triumph travelled from Clyde naval base to Devonport, where it will soon retire from service after more than 20 yearsBBC News - 3d -
It’s time for the UK to be brave in talks with the EU
Also in this newsletter, Scotland’s drive to end child povertyFinancial Times - 3d -
A UK housebuilding recovery will not be built in a day
Too many caveats surround the government’s goal of building 300,000 new homes a yearFinancial Times - 3d -
UK and EU leaders want a reset after Trump's win — and now voters want it too
As U.K. and EU leaders seek to reset relations ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House, public sentiment also appears to be shifting.CNBC - 3d -
Trump tariffs to have 'insignificant effect' on UK economy
Plans by Donald Trump to impose blanket tariffs on all imports to the US will have an "insignificant effect" on the UK economy, according to a poll of international economists. While policymakers ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
'Generational talent' crowned The Rap Game UK winner
After weeks of intense challenges, the winner of the BBC Three show and £20,000 prize has been revealed.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
UK 'keeping close eye' on British jihadists
Home Office minister Angela Eagle tells the BBC that UK intelligence services are monitoring the situation.BBC News - 5d -
Blow for UK as equipment giant Ashtead chooses US
The building equipment rental firm joins others who have moved to the US from London.BBC News - 5d -
Germany to tighten people-smuggling law in UK deal
The Joint Action Plan sees Germany commit to making it easier to prosecute those facilitating people-smuggling to the UK.BBC News - 5d -
UK pauses decisions on Syrian asylum claims
The home secretary says the situation is "moving extremely fast" after the fall of the Assad regime.BBC News - 6d -
Demand for staff sinks to four-year low in UK
Tax rises spread gloom over pre-Xmas jobs market, recruiters report in NovemberFinancial Times - 6d -
UK 'not ready' for extreme weather like Storm Darragh
The head of the Climate Change Committee calls on the government to invest in adaptations now.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
Bluesky Is Different From X. For Now.
Users are looking for a more curated experience on a platform that is not constantly trying to get them to interact with brands.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
Storm Darragh in the UK + Political Storms in France
And, Donald Trump returns to the world stage.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
What if the UK isn’t actually the sick man of Europe?
Britain’s illness-related inactivity crisis looks increasingly like a mirageFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
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Childhood Friends, Now Jewelry Partners
Iris de La Villardière and Thomas Montier Leboucher have spent the past few years expanding their brand, Viltier.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
UK regulator approves £16.5bn combination of Vodafone and Three
Merger is expected to create Britain’s largest mobile operatorFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Tata Steel UK losses jump fourfold
Indian-owned group takes £1.12bn hit after writing down value of legacy assetsFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Investors signal a return to UK equities
November was the first month for over three years that money came back into British stocksFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
What now for Scotland and Martinez Losa?
With two play-off final defeats on his watch, Scotland head coach Pedro Martinez Losa is under scrutiny, but under contract until the next World Cup, writes Amy Canavan.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Why has this happened now?
Yoon Suk Yeol's move was spurred not by external threats but by his own desperate political troubles.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Why the Syrian civil war is reigniting now
Syria's army and its allies are reported to have confronted an attack by forces affiliated with the Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces in the north of the country. This comes after rebel fighters ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
These are the most in-demand tech jobs hiring right now
According to LinkedIn’s latest report, software engineer, full stack engineer and application developer are in the top 10 roles.VentureBeat - Dec. 3 -
Migrants brought to UK from remote military island
Their journey to the UK marks the end of years of complex legal battles.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Gazans displaced by war now face threat of winter
Palestinians displaced by the war are living on Gaza's coast, exposing them to harsh winter storms.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
We’re all suffering from qualitynesia now
Borne along on the tide of technology, it is far too easy to forget that some things really were better quality in the pastFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
UK regulator opens door to Shein London listing
Financial Conduct Authority values disclosure over ‘corporate behaviour’, says Nikhil RathiFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
What is happening in north-western Syria and why now?
Rebels have captured a swathe of land during their largest offensive against the government in years.BBC News - Dec. 2
