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The high rate of turnover of UK university vice-chancellors has been compared to the “managerial merry-go-round” of top football clubs amid warnings that some leadership positions are becoming increasingly unattractive. Analysis by Times Higher Education has found that more than a quarter of Universities UK members changed vice-chancellors in 2025 or are set to do so in 2026. Of the 38 leadership changeovers, almost half (17) are retiring and a quarter (nine) are moving to lead another UK university. She had previously been interim vice-chancellor at Lincoln Bishop University, and vice-chancellor of York St John University and Solent University. He then subsequently became interim vice-chancellor at the University of Bradford.
The Bull and Last in Hampstead is Michelin-praised and was recently named among the cosiest pubs in the UK by The Good Food Guide. The Good Food Guide's new list celebrates "wonderful, cosy pubs that pair timeless atmosphere with great-value dining menus". You can see the full list via The Good Food Guide. On Tripadvisor, the London pub has a rating of 4 out of 5 from more than 464 reviews, with 200 of those rated 'excellent'. Inside the cosy London pub with excellent value mealsThe Good Food Guide brands The Bull and Last as "gutsy and generous" with "modern British cooking".
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Stannah, headquartered in Andover and run by brothers Brian and Alan Stannah, appeared on The Sunday Times Tax List 2026, which recognises the 100 individuals and families who have paid the most tax in Britain. The Stannah family placed 73rd nationally on the list, with an estimated tax contribution of £16.6 million over the past year. "All of the 100 individuals and families who appear delivered at least £11 million to the Exchequer over the past year. The 2026 tax list collectively represents £5.758 billion paid to the Exchequer, a 15.5 per cent increase from the previous year. The Stannah family appeared alongside other well-known figures including JK Rowling, Ed Sheeran and Anthony Joshua.
Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) accounted for nearly one-third of all new car registrations in January 2026, an independent transport research organisation has reported, marking what seems a significant milestone in consumer acceptance. According to data published by New AutoMotive, an independent transport research organisation focused on accelerating the shift to electric vehicles, BEVs and PHEVs together accounted for 32% of all new cars registered in January 2026, which compares with an average of one-quarter of all registrations throughout 2025. Data from New AutoMotive show that battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) comprised 20.9% of new cars in January 2026, while plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) contributed 11.9%. Despite the overall growth, data from SMMT indicate that fully electric vehicles (BEVs) — excluding plug-in hybrids — saw a relatively modest (0.1%) rise compared with a surge in the latter half of 2025. Link: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/06/only-seven-petrol-powered-cars-sold-in-norway-in-january?utm_source=chatgpt.com[4] “The UK’s 10 most popular cars in 2026 (so far)”, The Times, February 2026.
Council tax rises are set at a 4.99 per cent threshold nationally. The cap can be increased further if the Government gives local authorities permission or if the rise is approved through a referendum. In 2025/26, the cash-strapped council was allowed to increase its council tax above the threshold by 8.99 per cent. Our 7.5 [per cent increase] is pretty much the equivalent of Reading’s 4.99 [per cent]. “We’re so far behind in council tax – it’s a perfect storm really.
It says Sir Keir Starmer was "rocked" by Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar's call for him to go. The guardian says the prime minister has "seen off an immediate challenge to his position", external, but has "emerged badly damaged". But it says while the prime minister clings on "next to nothing is being done to fix Britain's broken borders, flailing economy and clapped-out public services." In its commentary, the Daily Mirror, external says the prime minister "held his ground", but that "governing with a purpose must follow". The Daily Telegraph says Wes Streeting has been accused of "orchestrating a leadership coup", external against Sir Keir.
The Independent has announced the appointment of Barney Henderson as the title’s new UK editor and Jacqui Merrington as executive editor. Left to right: Barney Henderson and Jacqui Merrington. He said: “I’m really excited to be joining The Independent and working with Geordie and everyone else in the newsroom. Merrington said: “I have long admired The Independent's commitment to high quality, influential digital journalism and its legacy of industry-leading innovation. In 2025 The Independent claims it was the third largest UK digital newsbrand, up from fifth in 2024.
Tuesday’s papers in the UK are dominated by Keir Starmer surviving a call for his resignation from a high-profile party figure, though his fate remains far from certain. An unnamed Labour source claimed the push to remove McSweeney came from a man whose “name rhymes with Les Weeting”. THE TIMES: PM comes out fighting as cabinet falls in line #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/iMedHVH7Cy — Alfie Tobutt (@AlfieTobutt) February 9, 2026“PM comes out fighting as cabinet falls in line” was top story at the Times, adding claims that Streeting had “bottled” the bid to oust Starmer. PM on brink as calls to go mount #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/zGRxuT0G42 — Alfie Tobutt (@AlfieTobutt) February 9, 2026“Resign now! PM on brink as calls to go mount”, the Express reported, adding Starmer had “to plead for his future” as pressure mounted.
Today show host Savannah Guthrie posted a new video message on social media on Monday, saying she believes her missing mother Nancy Guthrie is 'still out there', and asked the public to report anything 'strange' to law enforcement. The 84-year-old has been missing for more than a week
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Guardian Australia attended a Sydney rally opposing Israeli president Isaac Herzog’s visit where it witnessed New South Wales police pepper spraying protesters. Violent and chaotic scenes came after thousands who gathered lawfully near Sydney’s Town Hall attempted to march to state parliament in defiance of a NSW law passed after the Bondi antisemitic terror attack that effectively bans protesters from marching in designated areas
King Charles III is ready to “support’’ UK police examining claims that the former Prince Andrew gave confidential information to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Buckingham Palace said on Monday. The statement came after police said they were “assessing” reports that the former prince, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, sent trade reports to Epstein in 2010. Royals seek to distance themselvesKing Charles III last year stripped his 65-year-old brother of his royal titles after earlier revelations about his relationship with Epstein. The former prince, now known simply as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has denied all wrongdoing in relation to Epstein. Anti-monarchist reported AndrewThames Valley Police began its inquiry after Graham Smith, chief executive of the anti-monarchy group Republic, reported Mountbatten-Windsor for suspected abuse of public office and violations of Britain’s Official Secrets Act.
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