Storm Amy is set to batter northern and western UK over the weekend with 70–95 mph gusts, heavy rain, flooding risk, and widespread disruption. Authorities issue amber warnings and urge caution.
UK households face a tougher winter as energy bills rise under a new price cap and debt burdens grow. Experts warn of health risks and call for urgent government support.
Two people have died in a Manchester synagogue attack on Yom Kippur, with armed police declaring a major incident. The assault has shaken the Jewish community and sparked renewed debate over antisemitism, public safety, and counterterrorism in the UK.
Thames Water faces a critical rescue as creditors propose a £7.5 billion debt write-off and equity injection to prevent nationalisation. Ofwat’s decision will shape the future of Britain’s biggest water supplier and UK infrastructure.
The UK economy is faltering as Bank of England data shows hiring plans at their lowest since 2020 and business confidence crashes. Inflation remains high, job cuts are mounting, and pressure is rising on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the Autumn Budget.
An Ethiopian asylum seeker has been jailed for 12 months after convictions in Epping. The case sparked protests and renewed debate over hotel-based accommodation, deportation policy and community safety across the UK.
Disruptions at Heathrow, Brussels and Berlin continue a day after the cyber attack on Collins Aerospace’s MUSE system. Airlines are forced into manual check ins, cancelling flights, and regulators face pressure to act on third party vulnerabilities.
The UK will recognise Palestine today in a landmark move. Supporters hail moral leadership, but critics warn of up to £2 trillion in reparation claims tied to Britain’s Mandate-era role, while Israel’s E1 settlement plan continues to threaten a viable two-state solution.
A massive cyber attack on Collins Aerospace’s MUSE check-in software has disrupted flights at Heathrow, Berlin and Brussels, forcing airports to revert to manual systems. The attack highlights growing cyber threats in the UK, with GCHQ warning of rising risks to critical infrastructure.
The UK faces heavy rain, strong winds and sharp drops in temperature this weekend. While snow remains unlikely for most, high ground may see flurries. Flooding, travel disruption and frost are all possible.