🌍 A Morning in the UK – June 10, 2025
Government U‑turn on winter fuel payments
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has reversed her decision on winter fuel support: households with incomes up to £35,000 will regain payments—costing the Treasury around £1.2 bn. The move comes ahead of the spending review and follows rising public pressure on energy affordability
Sizewell C receives £14.2 bn backing
The government has greenlit a major push into nuclear energy, investing £14.2 bn into the Sizewell C reactor. The project is expected to create about 10,000 jobs at peak and power around six million homes Energy Secretary Ed Miliband emphasises its speed and cost-efficiency compared to past schemes
The government has greenlit a major push into nuclear energy, investing £14.2 bn into the Sizewell C reactor. The project is expected to create about 10,000 jobs at peak and power around six million homes Energy Secretary Ed Miliband emphasises its speed and cost-efficiency compared to past schemes
Unemployment hits four-year high
UK unemployment climbed to 4.6% in April—its highest level since July 2021. Employment fell by around 109,000 last month. Analysts attribute this to rising costs facing businesses, impacting job growth
UK unemployment climbed to 4.6% in April—its highest level since July 2021. Employment fell by around 109,000 last month. Analysts attribute this to rising costs facing businesses, impacting job growth
Rolls‑Royce wins small reactor deal
Rolls-Royce has been named the preferred firm to build small modular nuclear reactors—supporting the government’s ambition to decarbonise and expand nuclear capacity
Rolls-Royce has been named the preferred firm to build small modular nuclear reactors—supporting the government’s ambition to decarbonise and expand nuclear capacity
Retail update: M&S back online
Marks & Spencer has resumed its online shopping service after a six-week outage caused by a cyber‑attack, which reportedly cost the company about £25 m weekly
Marks & Spencer has resumed its online shopping service after a six-week outage caused by a cyber‑attack, which reportedly cost the company about £25 m weekly
Ukraine war frontlines: Odesa and Kyiv under fire
Although not UK-based, the Russian drone strikes in Odesa (including a maternity ward) and Kyiv’s five-hour overnight bombardment have dominated international headlines. Reflecting ongoing global instability, these attacks underscore the broader geopolitical backdrop
Although not UK-based, the Russian drone strikes in Odesa (including a maternity ward) and Kyiv’s five-hour overnight bombardment have dominated international headlines. Reflecting ongoing global instability, these attacks underscore the broader geopolitical backdrop
⚡ Quick Heatwave Alert
UK weather services forecast soaring temperatures up to 29 °C this week, bringing a risk of thunderstorms and heavy downpours in parts of England and Wales.
What This Means for You
Households on modest incomes will feel immediate relief from returning winter payments.
Unemployment worries may increase public concern ahead of the spending review.
The Sizewell C nuclear expansion marks a significant strategic move in energy policy, promoting job creation and emission-free power.
M&S shoppers can regain access to their favourite retailer—online shopping is back!
That’s your UK morning blog—top stories, sharp summaries, and essential context. Want a deep dive into any of these topics? Or updates throughout the day? Just say the word!
Top UK news today
Households on modest incomes will feel immediate relief from returning winter payments.
Unemployment worries may increase public concern ahead of the spending review.
The Sizewell C nuclear expansion marks a significant strategic move in energy policy, promoting job creation and emission-free power.
M&S shoppers can regain access to their favourite retailer—online shopping is back!
That’s your UK morning blog—top stories, sharp summaries, and essential context. Want a deep dive into any of these topics? Or updates throughout the day? Just say the word!
Top UK news today