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Sarnia is a multidisciplinary artist and founder of Tale Teller Club and Blink Friction. Their immersive work blends art, sound, and story—exploring identity, transformation, and the beauty of otherness.

As a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and founder of the Sarnia de la Maré Academy of Arts, they empower creatives to think radically and create fearlessly.


Tuesday, June 10, 2025

What the papers say #onepage



news.sky.com
Politics latest: Chancellor performs 'huge, huge U-turn' on winter fuel - and PM told to apologise
Today — The chancellor has announced the money will be give back to those with an income of £35000 or under, at a cost to the Treasury of £1.2bn.

reuters.com
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United Kingdom · UK restores winter fuel payments to millions of pensioners in major U-turn · UK shoppers slow spending after April bounce, surveys show.

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Latest UK news | The Guardian
UK latest news · Rolls-Royce named winning bidder for UK small nuclear reactors · In limbo: families kept apart by UK visa income rules · UK unemployment rises ...

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Ukraine war latest: Putin's forces unleash five-hour drone assault on Kyiv
Today — Kyiv has faced a "relentless" five-hour assault overnight as Russian attacks also rained down on the port city of Odesa. Follow latest updates on the...

news.google.co.uk
Google News UK
Rising temperatures this week to trigger thunderstorms and heavy downpours · Heat and thunderstorms for UK this week with temperatures forecast to hit 29

gbnews.com
GB News changes schedule to extend tonight show programmes
Today — GB News is today announcing a major expansion of its evening prime-time schedule, reaffirming its commitment to live news and opinion coverage.

skysports.com
Man City's Jack Grealish lined up by Bayer Leverkusen as a Florian Wirtz replacement - Paper Talk | Football News
Today — Plus: Real Madrid are pushing to sign Arsenal target Martin Zubimendi in a late hijack plot.; Crystal Palace are set to learn their European fate at the end...

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Transfer Centre: Football transfers, news, updates and rumours
Today — Follow the latest news, gossip, rumours and reaction with the Sky Sports Transfer Centre...

thesun.co.uk
Man Utd transfer news LIVE: Hojlund wants to STAY, Sancho linked with Saudi club
Today — MANCHESTER UNITED are set to undergo huge change during the summer transfer window.Weeks after beating United in the Europa League final, Spurs are lo.

pressgazette.co.uk
2025 journalism job cuts tracked: Business Insider cuts 21% of staff
Today — Press Gazette will track journalism industry job cuts in the UK and US throughout 2025 with this regularly updated page.

itv.com
The latest headlines - as clashes continue in Los Angeles with third night of protests
Today — Watch the latest from ITV News - Watch a summary of the latest headlines from the ITV News team.

independent.co.uk
News | The Independent | Today's headlines and latest breaking news
Sizewell C nuclear plant to be built with £14.2bn government funding · Greta Thunberg deported by Israel after Gaza-bound ship seized · Britons 'better learn ...

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Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.

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🌍 A Morning in the UK – June 10, 2025

1. 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 news.sky.com+1reuters.com+1.

2. 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 independent.co.uk+2reuters.com+2news.sky.com+2. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband emphasises its speed and cost-efficiency compared to past schemes news.sky.com.

3. 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 news.sky.com.

4. 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 reuters.com+2theguardian.com+2news.sky.com+2.

5. 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 theguardian.com.

6. 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 news.sky.com+1independent.co.uk+1.


⚡ 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 news.google.co.uk.


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!

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