UK News Daily Graham Norton's Show Extends, Tories Propose Spending Cuts, MacIntyre Wins at Dunhill, Instagram Star Jailed for Fraud, and more...
Oct 7, 2025
Graham Norton’s talk show gets a three-year renewal, showcasing its global charm. Meanwhile, the Tories are stirring up debates with proposed £47 billion spending cuts. Golf fans celebrate Robert MacIntyre’s impressive win at the Dunhill Links, while a 'Rich Kids of Instagram' star faces jail time for fraud and shocking offenses. Aston Martin faces a staggering £110 million loss in 2025 due to tariffs and supply chain issues, leaving the car manufacturer in a tight spot.
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Fawcett's Quiet Return To Royal Circles
- Michael Fawcett resigned in 2021 amid allegations about securing honours and citizenship for a Saudi donor.
- King Charles later met him privately, framing it as a standard farewell and signalling an attempt at reconciliation.
Parking Fees Signal Market Imbalance
- Private parking companies charge up to £70 despite government concern about excessive profit margins.
- The government plans a code of practice and a review of the fee cap to address a market failure with up to 63% reported profits.
NHSBT's Two Decades Of Impact
- NHS Blood and Transplant marked 20 years with over 33 million donations and nearly 287,000 organ transplants.
- The organisation urges more donors, especially young men and certain blood types, due to long transplant waiting lists and past deaths while waiting.