UK Newspaper Archive

Scientists who delivered the first effective COVID treatment are turning to a severe H3N2 flu strain that’s straining the NHS. Led by Prof Sir Peter Horby and the Recovery trial, they aim to find viable…

The PM faces criticism over plans to rejoin the EU’s Erasmus-style exchange programme, with costs projected to reach about £6bn over the decade, far higher than before. Ministers say it will expand study abroad and…

A boom in German support is set to transform Alexandra Palace, with thousands expected as the World Darts Championship moves to a larger arena there next year. The rise of stars such as Martin Schindler…

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch urged the PM to ban doctors’ strikes, saying ministers must “show backbone” as the NHS struggles with walkouts. Health chiefs warned of damaging disruption to care; she accused the government of…

Britain will rejoin the Erasmus student exchange, with costs put at about £8bn over the deal’s life. The PM signed up while declining to specify the long‑term bill. The scheme is intended to widen study…

Britain is preparing a peacekeeping contingent for a possible allied deployment. The MoD has begun notice-to-move steps, purchasing kit and planning troop movements. Ministers say the UK stands ready to support an emerging settlement and…

European intelligence says a hostile state is targeting EU finance chiefs and politicians to derail plans to use profits from frozen central bank assets. Leaders will decide whether to proceed, with legal backing and guarantees…

Warner Bros Discovery’s board rejected a $108bn approach from Paramount, calling it “illusory” and urging investors to spurn it. The directors said the bid lacked funding and regulatory certainty and was inferior to an $85bn…

The PM demands that £2.5bn from Chelsea’s 2022 sale be transferred to a UK‑run humanitarian fund, telling the club’s former owner to honour his pledge or face legal action. Officials say a licence under sanctions…

BBC lawyers are preparing a robust defence to Donald Trump’s $10bn claim, expected to seek his testimony about his conduct around the Capitol unrest and a related speech. The approach could put him under oath…

Pam White, a former PC injured in the 1983 Harrods incident, urges ministers to formally honour emergency workers harmed on duty. Marking 42 years, she calls for a dedicated award and recognition for colleagues and…

Britain will rejoin the Erasmus programme, restoring EU student exchanges. Ministers plan to widen access, including apprentices and those from lower‑income backgrounds. Grants and fee waivers are expected, with placements across Europe resuming from 2027,…

Ministers outline a BBC funding overhaul from 2028: free access for people on benefits, paid for by higher charges on other households. Ads and paywalls for big shows are being considered as the licence fee…

Ministers are weighing reforms to the BBC’s funding, with a consultation on options including advertising or subscriptions and free TV licences for benefit claimants. The plan aims to ease costs for low-income households while deciding…

Campaigners demand a ban on cutting engineered stone for kitchen worktops after UK cases of silicosis emerged. They urge mandatory workplace health tests, a national register of cases, stronger HSE enforcement and better protections for…

Neonatal nurse Sarah Alcock, a new mum whose daughter Chloe arrived 15 weeks early in March, is volunteering to work over Christmas to support an overstretched unit. In recognition of her dedication to families and…

Labour’s workers’ rights overhaul cleared its final parliamentary stage, setting up implementation next year. Plans curb exploitative zero‑hours contracts, give day‑one rights to sick pay and parental leave, strengthen unfair‑dismissal protections and expand flexible working….

FIFA has performed a U-turn, reducing ticket prices for next year’s World Cup finals after criticism over affordability. Cuts will apply across categories, easing costs for travelling supporters and domestic fans, following pressure over pricing…

Paul Doyle, 51, is to be jailed for driving into crowds at a Liverpool parade, injuring bystanders. A 12-year-old describes the fear of being hit as celebrations turned to chaos. The case underscores event safety…

The PM rejected calls to ditch April’s inheritance tax changes affecting farms, despite warnings from MPs and farm groups that the plan could force family sales and intensify rural distress. Critics label it “cruel”; No…

A widespread fault in speed camera systems on smart motorways and some A-roads led to wrongful speeding charges. About 40% of devices were affected for years, prompting more than 30,000 cases to be scrapped. The…

A man faces court after a vehicle incident at Liverpool’s victory parade left more than 100 injured. Dashcam audio presented to the judge captured the driver shouting at crowds. The suspect, ex‑marine Paul Doyle, is…

Donald Trump is suing the BBC for up to $5bn, alleging a Panorama clip misled viewers and damaged his reputation and business interests. He argues the broadcaster acted unlawfully. The BBC rejects the claim and…

The new MI6 chief warns power is shifting from elected leaders to tech giants and their owners. She highlights risks from opaque algorithms, calls for stronger oversight and values‑led use of advanced tech, and vows…

Sydney residents held a dawn vigil at Bondi after an incident that killed 15 people. Flowers and tributes lined the beach as the community supported survivors and bereaved families. Authorities are investigating and have urged…

At a sentencing hearing, a driver was blamed for causing injuries to football fans during a Liverpool parade. The court heard he acted out of “simple selfish rage” while trying to push through the crowd,…

The FCA plans to relax mortgage affordability rules to widen access and support growth. Lenders could offer larger loans, particularly to first‑time buyers and the self‑employed, and take more risk. Critics warn this could push…

The health secretary criticised a five-day walkout by resident doctors after they rejected a late pay offer. The strike, set to start tomorrow, coincides with record flu admissions and could strain the NHS. The BMA…

Investors are hedging against a potential reversal in the AI trade, lifting demand for credit default swaps and prompting caution over new bond deals. Questions over funding costs and cloud profitability at major tech groups,…

Two attackers targeted a Jewish beach festival at Bondi, leaving at least 15 dead and over 40 injured. A local shopkeeper intervened, disarming one attacker and helping protect others. Officials say one suspect died at…