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UK petrol and diesel drivers issued unwelcome news which is 'unjustifiable'
UK petrol and diesel drivers issued unwelcome news which is 'unjustifiable' Petrol and diesel drivers face a change at the pumps - as costs rise AGAIN for "no justifiable reason". RAC head of policy Simon Williams has led the warnings for...

UK drivers warned of major new rule from October 12 as millions face change
James Rodger Content Editor 11:14, 03 Oct 2025Updated 11:15, 03 Oct 2025 Motorists are set to face a new challenge(Image: Feifei Cui-Paoluzzo via Getty Images) Motorists are set to face a new challenge as the European Union introduces stringent...

UK households told to make six items 'secure' as big problem sweeps England
UK households told to make six items 'secure' as big problem sweeps England UK households are being told to make sure six items are "secure" as a big problem sweeps England. As Storm Amy hits, commuters across the UK have been warned about the...

UK police urge cancellation of Palestine protest after Manchester attack
The United Kingdom‘s Metropolitan Police has said a pro-Palestine protest planned in central London this weekend following an attack on a synagogue in Manchester should not go ahead, raising concerns over the allocation of police resources at a...

UK on ‘high alert’ following synagogue terror attack
Britain was placed on high alert on Friday, October 3, after a deadly attack outside a Manchester synagogue during Yom Kippur left two people dead and three seriously injured. Police said the attacker, identified as Jihad al-Shamie, a UK citizen...

UK on 'high alert' following synagogue attack
Britain was on heightened alert Friday following an attack outside a Manchester synagogue that killed two people, as police said they may have shot victims as the terrifying assault unfolded. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who visited the scene of...

UK Horse Racing’s New Deal With ITV Provides Lift Amid Financial Struggles & Looming Tax Hike
British horse racing agreed to a four-year renewal of its free-to-air TV deal with ITV, and it comes “at a significant time for the sport politically and financially.” Racecourse Media Group (RMG), which holds the media rights for British horse...

Top Headlines: October, 3, 2025
Here's a quick look at our top stories for Friday, October 3, 2025: Watch the latest weather forecast We are looking at slightly cooler temperatures for Friday with highs in the 60s. Hit and miss showers are likely for the afternoon and evening as...

Top OTT Releases to Watch This Weekend: New Movies and Web Series on Netflix, Prime Video, Zee5
Top OTT Releases to Watch This Weekend:Movie theaters these days are pretty much running on fumes, so streaming is where the action’s at. And wow, these OTT platforms are practically throwing new shows at you faster than you can say “skip intro.”...

UK’s stock exchange decline is self-inflicted
It’s a great quiz question: what do Oman, Poland and Indonesia all have in common? According to Bloomberg, they have had higher-value Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) than the UK in 2025. An IPO, the first time a company raises money publicly, is...
UK police may have accidentally shot two victims in deadly synagogue attack
MANCHESTER, Oct 3 — British police said on Friday they may have accidentally shot two victims, including one who died, in their attempts to bring under control an attack on a Manchester synagogue during Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish...

Britain can’t pin Manchester’s attack on ‘assailants alone’
Ministers aren’t always the quickest to take accountability in a time of crisis. So, it is easy to see why, after yesterday’s atrocity at a Manchester synagogue, the line being pedalled by the Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood this morning was that...

UK Drive: Can Kia improve its ever-popular Sportage?
What is it? The Sportage has become the jewel in Kia’s crown after selling nearly 400,000 units in the UK over the last 32 years. It’s also one of Britain’s best-selling cars and for good reason. Its practical interior, decent equipment levels,...

UK households told to check eggs for 8-digit code to avoid salmonella
It's a small 8-digit code that ought to be printed on every egg across the UK in an effort to halt the transmission of salmonella. Alongside the red British Lion mark, families are being encouraged to examine each egg to ensure it bears an...

UK government renews demand for Apple iCloud encrypted data access
The UK government has reportedly renewed its demand that Apple provide it with backdoor access to encrypted iCloud user data. Earlier this year, it backed down on the issue after a furious response from Donald Trump. Apple, meanwhile, withdrew its...

UK Renault and Dacia customers 'being contacted' in alert
Customers are being advised(Image: Sue Thatcher via Getty Images) UK Renault customers have been warned that their personal data may have been stolen in the latest cyber attack on a major global business. Renault Group UK has confirmed via email...
News The Independent Keir Starmer a ‘handmaiden’ to the rise of Reform UK, Green Party’s Polanski warns
Sir Keir Starmer is the “handmaiden” for Reform UK’s “dangerous and deceitful politics”, Zack Polanski has warned in his first address to the Green Party conference as leader. Mr Polanski has used his address in Bournemouth to accuse Labour of...

UK has ‘work to do’ to get back in line with EU food safety – Harris
Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Simon Harris has said that the UK "has work to do" to come back into line with food safety standards in the EU. The Tánaiste was speaking yesterday (Thursday, October 2) during a visit to Ireland...

UK households urged to make six items 'secure' as big problem sweeps England
Households throughout the UK have been advised to ensure six specific items are properly "secured" as a major issue sweeps across England. With Storm Amy making landfall, travellers nationwide face warnings of extensive transport chaos. The Met...

British fast-food chain Wingers to open first branch in Bristol
Another fried chicken restaurant is set to open in the city (stock image) A new family-run British fast-food restaurant is opening its doors in Bristol for the very first time on Monday. The new Wingers will be located in Brislington and will be...