Starmer postpones 5p fuel duty increase for rest of the year - BBC

Starmer postpones 5p fuel duty increase for rest of the year  BBC Planned fuel duty rise axed amid high pump prices  The Independent Streeting says he resigned because Labour ‘in fight of our lives against nationalism’, and is currently losing – UK politics live  The Guardian Rachel Reeves to unveil plan to curb legal challenges to ‘critical’ green energy projects  Financial Times Chancellor protects drivers and businesses from rising fuel costs  GOV.UK

Call for food price caps ‘completely preposterous’, says M&S boss - The Guardian

Call for food price caps ‘completely preposterous’, says M&S boss  The Guardian Supermarkets hit back over pressure to cap price of milk, bread and eggs  BBC Why Rachel Reeves’s supermarket socialism is doomed to fail  The Telegraph 'Cap prices on staple foods' and 'Strictly's triple twist'  BBC Labour accused of ‘lazy scapegoating’ over supermarket price cap plan  Financial Times

Badenoch: PM’s sanctions U-turn will fund killing of Ukrainian soldiers - The Telegraph

Badenoch: PM’s sanctions U-turn will fund killing of Ukrainian soldiers  The Telegraph UK waters down new Russian oil sanctions as fuel prices rise  BBC The Kremlin will now have more money to kill Britain’s allies in Ukraine  The Independent UK delays some sanctions on Russian oil and gas amid Middle East conflict  The Guardian Starmer criticized for easing Russia sanctions  politico.eu

EU mulls Angela Merkel or Mario Draghi as possible Vladimir Putin whisperer - Financial Times

EU mulls Angela Merkel or Mario Draghi as possible Vladimir Putin whisperer  Financial Times Zelensky recruits Britain to drag weakened Putin into peace talks  The Telegraph Angela Merkel says Europe ‘not making sufficient use of diplomatic potential’ to engage with Russia – as it happened  The Guardian High risks, pitfalls and snubs: EU envoy for Russia talks faces job from hell  Euronews Europe ‘considers sending Angela Merkel to reopen dialogue with Putin’  The Independent

Xi and Putin wrap up talks in Beijing with no final details on gas pipeline - BBC

Xi and Putin wrap up talks in Beijing with no final details on gas pipeline  BBC Xi basks in spotlight as he hosts Putin days after Trump  BBC China’s Xi Jinping warns of ‘law of the jungle’ at summit with Vladimir Putin  Financial Times Xi and Putin signal united front against US in Beijing talks  Al Jazeera Xi says world is at risk of ‘law of the jungle’ as he hails China-Russia links  The Guardian

Inside the operation to break Andy Burnham into parliament - politico.eu

Inside the operation to break Andy Burnham into parliament  politico.eu Makerfield by-election candidates announced  BBC Andy Burnham’s Labour would beat Reform, poll finds  The Telegraph Andy Burnham to face Reform’s Robert Kenyon in crucial Makerfield byelection  The Guardian CNBC's UK Exchange newsletter: From Manchester to Westminster? Britain’s potential next PM comes under scrutiny  CNBC

UK inflation slows to 2.8% as energy price cap softens impact of rising fuel costs - The Guardian

UK inflation slows to 2.8% as energy price cap softens impact of rising fuel costs  The Guardian Inflation falls to 2.8%, but is expected to rise from here  BBC UK inflation eases more than expected to 2.8%, led by lower electricity and gas bills – business live  The Guardian UK inflation falls to 2.8% in April despite Middle East energy shock  Financial Times UK inflation eases to 2.8% despite higher fuel costs  The Times

John Swinney elected First Minister in first vote of new Scottish parliament - The National Scot

John Swinney elected First Minister in first vote of new Scottish parliament  The National Scot John Swinney appoints cabinet after swearing in ceremony  BBC John Swinney wins vote to be re-appointed first minister  BBC Jenny Gilruth: Promotion to Deputy First Minister is greatest honour of my life  The Independent SNP leader John Swinney re-elected as Scotland's first minister  Sky News

Temperatures could reach 30C in bank holiday weekend heatwave - BBC

Temperatures could reach 30C in bank holiday weekend heatwave  BBC UK set for hottest day of the year so far with temperatures set to reach 28C  Sky News London set for five-day heatwave starting on Friday with 30C high  London Evening Standard A shift to warmer and sunnier weather once this Atlantic rain fades  Netweather London temperatures to jump 10C by Friday for hottest day of year so far  ITVX

There could be 1,000 or more victims of black-cab rapist John Worboys, says Carrie Johnson - The Guardian

There could be 1,000 or more victims of black-cab rapist John Worboys, says Carrie Johnson  The Guardian Black-cab rapist John Worboys denied parole for second time  BBC John Worboys is denied parole for second time  The Guardian Black cab rapist John Worboys refused parole for a second time - as he admits attacks on 90 women  Sky News Carrie Johnson reveals powerful impact of ITV's drama Believe Me  Digital Spy

US doctor who contracted Ebola in the DRC flown to Germany for treatment - The Guardian

US doctor who contracted Ebola in the DRC flown to Germany for treatment  The Guardian 'Ebola has tortured us': Fear as DR Congo outbreak spreads  BBC Epidemic of Ebola Disease caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda determined a public health emergency of international concern  World Health Organization (WHO) Africa CDC Calls Urgent Regional Coordination Meeting Following Ebola Outbreak in Ituri Province, DRC  Africa CDC WHO says 600 suspected cases, 139 deaths in growing Ebola outbreak  Al Jazeera

Last two bodies of Italian divers killed in scuba diving accident recovered, Maldives says - Reuters

Last two bodies of Italian divers killed in scuba diving accident recovered, Maldives says  Reuters Bodies of missing Italian divers found in Maldives  BBC Bodies of divers who died exploring Maldives cave recovered  Sky News Experts locate bodies of four missing Italian divers inside Maldives cave  The Guardian CCR recovery divers locate all 4 bodies in Maldives cave  Divernet

Trump exerts iron grip on Republican Party with Massie defeated - BBC

Trump exerts iron grip on Republican Party with Massie defeated  BBC Live updates: Thomas Massie primary loss bolsters Donald Trump's political power  The Hill Trump critic Thomas Massie defeated in Kentucky Republican House primary  The Guardian Trump notches more GOP primary wins, but big midterm questions remain  NBC News Donald Trump’s ‘worst’ Republican critic loses most expensive House primary ever  Financial Times

Pending tax claims against Trump to be dropped, says US Justice Department - Sky News

Pending tax claims against Trump to be dropped, says US Justice Department  Sky News Donald Trump and sons granted ‘forever’ immunity from existing tax audits  Financial Times US justice department ‘forever’ bars IRS from auditing Trump’s past tax returns  The Guardian 'Not a big fan' - Top Senate Republican breaks with Trump on $1.8bn 'anti-weaponisation' fund  BBC Blanche Defends $1.8 Billion Fund as Skepticism Mounts  The New York Times

UK considers levying ‘oligarch premium’ on overseas buyers of expensive homes - Financial Times

UK considers levying ‘oligarch premium’ on overseas buyers of expensive homes  Financial Times Overseas owners face higher rate of mansion tax  The Times Labour plots death tax on homes  The Telegraph Government unveils detailed blueprint for new high-value homes levy  PrimeResi Fairer taxes for high-value homes  GOV.UK

Meta layoffs hit Israel as global restructuring accelerates - CTech

Meta layoffs hit Israel as global restructuring accelerates  CTech Up to 350 jobs under threat at Meta in Ireland  BBC Meta is rapidly reorganizing its workers’ jobs around AI: ‘Transfers aren’t optional’  The Guardian Meta to cut almost 20% of Irish workforce  The Irish Times Meta’s New Reality: Record High Profits. Record Low Morale  WIRED

Unemployment rate rises and vacancies slump in first signs of Iran war jobs hit - Yahoo Finance UK

Unemployment rate rises and vacancies slump in first signs of Iran war jobs hit  Yahoo Finance UK UK unemployment rate unexpectedly rises to 5%  BBC UK job vacancies tumble to five-year low as Middle East conflict hits hiring  Financial Times No feelgood factor for Reeves as Iran war snuffs out economic upturn  The Guardian Bad choices have pushed unemployment up and wages down  The Times

Speed of HS2 trains reduced to control ‘obscene’ £100bn bill - The Times

Speed of HS2 trains reduced to control ‘obscene’ £100bn bill  The Times HS2 could cost up to £102.7bn and may not open until 2039, transport secretary says  BBC HS2 bill could rise to £102bn with first trains delayed until 2039, government admits  The Guardian HS2: World's 'most expensive' high-speed rail line to be slower and cost more  Sky News HS2 to cost up to £102.7bn, government admits  Financial Times

Wear OS 7 unveiled with widgets, Live Updates, improved battery life - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com

Wear OS 7 unveiled with widgets, Live Updates, improved battery life - GSMArena.com news  GSMArena.com Google announces Wear OS 7 with Live Updates, widgets, more  9to5Google Wear OS 7 will keep track of deliveries and sports scores on your wrist  The Verge Wear OS 7 just landed with the biggest smartwatch reset in years  PhoneArena Wear OS 7 Takes a Backseat to AI Health Updates at Google I/O 2026  CNET

Google to release first smart glasses since Google Glass flop - BBC

Google to release first smart glasses since Google Glass flop  BBC Intelligent eyewear is coming this fall  blog.google Hands-On With All of Google’s New Upcoming Android XR Smart Glasses  WIRED Samsung and Google Give First Look at New Intelligent Eyewear  samsung.com Google and Xreal’s ‘Project Aura’ XR Smart Glasses Are Legit  Gizmodo

WhatsApp working on messages that disappear once you’ve read them - 9to5Mac

WhatsApp working on messages that disappear once you’ve read them  9to5Mac WhatsApp is testing a secret new feature that will remove messages once they’ve been read, without you needing to lift a finger  TechRadar WhatsApp Introduces New Feature To Recover Deleted Messages  streamlinefeed.co.ke WhatsApp Tests New ‘After Reading’ Disappearing Messages Feature On iOS  says.com WhatsApp tests 'After reading' auto delete feature in beta  NewsBytes

Apple unveils new accessibility features, and updates with Apple Intelligence - Apple

Apple unveils new accessibility features, and updates with Apple Intelligence  AppleSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News

Channel 4 boss apologises after Married At First Sight sexual misconduct allegations - The Guardian

Channel 4 boss apologises after Married At First Sight sexual misconduct allegations  The Guardian Channel 4 executive defends handling of Married at First Sight abuse claims  The Telegraph Was Married at First Sight UK an 'accident waiting to happen'?  BBC Former MAFS psychologist: ‘I don’t think series should have been broadcast’  Channel 4 Met Police urges potential sex assault victims on Married At First Sight UK to contact the force  Sky News

Kylie Minogue reveals she had second cancer diagnosis in 2021 - BBC

Kylie Minogue reveals she had second cancer diagnosis in 2021  BBC Kylie review – this refreshingly raw, real encounter with pop royalty will move you to tears  The Guardian Kylie Minogue on Netflix Docuseries, '90s Tabloids, Michael Hutchence  Variety Kylie Minogue says cancer experience 'still with me'  BBC Kylie Minogue reveals the love of her life  The Telegraph

Strictly Come Dancing: Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe to host - Yahoo News UK

Strictly Come Dancing: Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe to host  Yahoo News UK Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe to present Strictly Come Dancing  BBC ‘A potential stroke of genius’: could the new hosts save Strictly Come Dancing?  The Guardian Strictly’s new trio is the weirdest choice in TV history  The Telegraph Rylan Clark shares joke video of himself crying inconsolably in response to losing out on Strictly job  The Independent

Harry Styles tour to review staging after fan complaints - BBC

Harry Styles tour to review staging after fan complaints  BBC Harry Styles live in Amsterdam review: Doubt me twice, shame on you  London Evening Standard Zoë Kravitz Dances With Her Engagement Ring in the Air on Opening Night of Harry Styles’s Tour  Harper's BAZAAR Harry Styles Electrifies Amsterdam on Opening Night of ‘Together Together’ Tour: Concert Review  Variety Harry Styles review – a genuinely charismatic performer who has pulled off one of the hardest tricks in pop  The Guardian

Championship playoffs should restart with Wrexham replacing Southampton, says Windass - The Guardian

Championship playoffs should restart with Wrexham replacing Southampton, says Windass  The Guardian Southampton hit out at 'manifestly disproportionate' punishment  BBC Southampton hit out at ‘largest penalty ever’ for spying on opponents  The Guardian Southampton expelled from Championship play-offs over 'spygate' with Middlesbrough reinstated  Sky Sports Wrexham's Josh Windass wants Championship play-offs restart amid spygate scandal  BBC

Arsenal: Max Dowman becomes youngest Premier League title winner - BBC

Arsenal: Max Dowman becomes youngest Premier League title winner  BBC Arsenal win the Premier League title: 5am trip to the Emirates and lots of bottles - how the players celebrated victory  Sky Sports Back on top: the season-by-season story of Arsenal’s return to title glory  The Guardian We fought all the way until the very end, says proud Pep  mancity.com The best social media reactions to our title win  Arsenal.com

'It's a dream': Boro fans gear up for Wembley - BBC

'It's a dream': Boro fans gear up for Wembley  BBC EFL confirm play-off final will take place on Saturday despite 'spygate' appeal | ITV News  ITVX Wembley Ticket Update  wearehullcity.co.uk TICKETS & INFO: PLAY-OFF FINAL  Notts County Football Club Sky Bet Championship play-off final ticket information  Southampton FC Official Site

Xabi Alonso: What tactics might new manager use at Chelsea? - BBC

Xabi Alonso: What tactics might new manager use at Chelsea?  BBC Xabi Alonso coup shows Chelsea and BlueCo now see the value of aura  The Guardian Xabi Alonso decision 'difficult to accept' as Liverpool manager approach explained  Liverpool Echo Chelsea stars could be playing for their futures with Alonso message clear  London Evening Standard Xabi Alonso identifies five leaders at Chelsea – two could leave  Football365

Why the T-Rex had tiny arms - The Telegraph

Why the T-Rex had tiny arms  The Telegraph Why meat-eating dinosaurs like T. rex evolved tiny arms  Phys.org New study explains why T rex had such tiny arms: ‘The head took over’  The Independent Why did ‘Tyrannosaurus rex’ have such short arms?  The Conversation Palaeontology breakthrough as scientists discover reason why T-Rex had tiny arms  GB News

Smile lifts off on quest to reveal Earth’s invisible shield against the solar wind - European Space Agency

Smile lifts off on quest to reveal Earth’s invisible shield against the solar wind  European Space Agency Smile launch highlights  European Space Agency China-Europe SMILE satellite mission launched for solar wind research  news.cgtn.com Vega C rocket launches European-Chinese space weather satellite to orbit  Space We’ve Never Actually Seen Earth’s Protective Bubble. This New Mission Aims to Change That  Gizmodo

The brain’s code seems to be in constant flux. Neuroscientists are baffled - Nature

The brain’s code seems to be in constant flux. Neuroscientists are baffled  Nature

Student took own life after hair loss pills caused him to have suicidal thoughts - Lynn News

Student took own life after hair loss pills caused him to have suicidal thoughts  Lynn News

‘Exercise for ten hours a week to get best heart benefits’ - The Times

‘Exercise for ten hours a week to get best heart benefits’  The Times Least fit people need to do more exercise than fittest to get same benefit – study  The Guardian Exercise for 90 minutes a day for optimal heart health, study finds  The Telegraph You Probably Need More Exercise Than You Think, New Study Says  Outside Magazine For real heart protection, the weekly exercise number climbs far beyond current advice  Medical Xpress

Vegan diet made Essex woman delusional, says coroner - BBC

Vegan diet made Essex woman delusional, says coroner  BBC Vegan diet may have driven student to kill herself, inquest finds  The Telegraph Vegan student’s vitamin deficiency ‘fuelled delusions’ before death  The Times Student died after vegan diet issue caused 'delusional beliefs'  Wales Online Student took own life ‘suffering delusional beliefs linked to deficiency’  Nation.Cymru

Fourth meningitis outbreak case confirmed in Reading junior school pupil - Sky News

Fourth meningitis outbreak case confirmed in Reading junior school pupil  Sky News Junior school pupil treated for meningitis in fourth Reading case  BBC Father pays tribute to ‘kind-hearted’ son who died after contracting meningitis  The Guardian Pupil at Reading primary school being treated for meningitis, the UKHSA confirms | ITV News  ITVX The key questions about the latest meningitis outbreak  BBC

Australia faces 'biggest diphtheria outbreak' in decades - Sky News

Australia faces 'biggest diphtheria outbreak' in decades  Sky News Outbreak of highly contagious infection grows to more than 220 cases  Australian Broadcasting Corporation ‘Biggest diphtheria outbreak’ in decades spreads into Queensland, SA and WA  The Guardian Diphtheria resurging in Australia, one person reportedly dead  RNZ Australia’s worst diphtheria outbreak in years spreads to 4 states  News.com.au