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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 01.09.2025.
It displays 115 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
01.09.2025 โข The day of Starmer's government reshuffle and asylum policy shift
โจThe UK media on September 1st focused heavily on two intertwined domestic political developments alongside a significant international event. Early reports highlighted the ongoing asylum crisis, particularly deep community divisions and protests. Concurrently, news of a devastating earthquake in Afghanistan emerged, with casualty figures rapidly escalating throughout the morning to over 600, then 800 deaths, dominating international coverage. Domestically, a major political narrative unfolded with Keir Starmer initiating a significant Downing Street reshuffle, perceived as a response to persistent "migrant fury," declining poll ratings, and Nigel Farage's growing influence, continuing themes from recent days. By afternoon, the asylum crisis saw a key policy shift: Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced a crackdown, suspending new refugee family reunion applications and pledging to close all asylum hotels, directly addressing the contentious issues that have dominated the news for days.
01.09.2025
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01:52
IS A GOER | Premier League
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02:43
BBC
At least 20 killed and dozens more feared dead in Afghanistan quake
The 6.0 magnitude quake struck at a depth of 10km (6.2miles) and shook buildings from Kabul to Pakistan's capital Islamabad.
02:43
04:10
BBC
At least 20 killed and hundreds more feared dead in Afghanistan quake
The 6.0 magnitude quake struck at a depth of 10km (6.2miles) and shook buildings from Kabul to Pakistan's capital Islamabad.
04:10
04:36
BBC
Hundreds feared dead in Afghanistan quake
The 6.0 magnitude quake struck at a depth of 8km (6 miles) and shook buildings from Kabul to Pakistan's capital Islamabad.
04:36
04:38โขPolice Officer Assaulted in Migrant Protests
โจUK media continues to focus on the escalating asylum crisis, with reports of a police officer assaulted during anti-migrant clashes (Metro, Evening Standard). Sky News highlights deep divides within towns becoming flashpoints in the UK's asylum debate. Prime Minister Starmer has condemned Nigel Farage's "scaremongering" tactics (The Mirror), following Farage's previous accusations that the government prioritises migrants (Breitbart London). Internationally, a deadly earthquake has struck Afghanistan, causing widespread fear and casualties (BBC News).
04:45
BBC
Hundreds feared dead in Afghanistan quake as rescuers struggle to reach damaged areas
The 6.0 magnitude quake struck at a depth of 8km (6 miles) and shook buildings from Kabul to Pakistan's capital Islamabad.
04:45
04:45
Thirty dead in single village, says health ministry, amid fears of much higher toll after shallow quake hits near Pakistan border
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Province of Kunar sees large number of casualties, according to local officials, amid fears of much higher toll after shallow quake hits near Pakistan border
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Football | Liam Grace
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Province of Kunar sees large number of casualties, according to local officials, amid fears of much higher toll after shallow quake hits near Pakistan border
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ASYLUM HOME FURY | UK News
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06:12
BBC
More than 600 killed in Afghanistan quake, Taliban interior ministry says
The 6.0 magnitude quake struck at a depth of 8km (6 miles) and shook buildings from Kabul to Pakistan's capital Islamabad.
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Several villages in Kunar province โcompletely destroyedโ, says ministry for public health, as rescue operations take place
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World | Gergana Krasteva
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06:38
New Statesman
With talk of mass deportations entering our politics, the human victims of a broken system are being forgotten.
06:38
06:41โขAfghanistan Earthquake Devastation
โจUK media reports on the devastating earthquake in Afghanistan, with over 600 killed and widespread destruction (BBC News, The Guardian, Metro, The Mirror, Sky News). Domestically, the asylum crisis continues, covering migrant hotel conditions, housing for asylum seekers, and protest clashes (Daily Mail, The Sun, Evening Standard). Political debate on the 'small boats crisis' also persists, including Farage's critiques (New Statesman, Breitbart London).
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07:48
Breaking | Live
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08:06
A relationship with a glorified chatbot is no substitute for the real thing.
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World | Gergana Krasteva
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08:23
Breaking | Live
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08:49
Several villages in Kunar province โcompletely destroyedโ, says ministry for public health, as rescue operations take place
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08:58
knife HORROR | World News
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09:16
Breaking | Live
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KEIR'S FRESH WOE | Politics
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10:08
SHAKEN PM ORDERS SHAKE-UP
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KEIR'S FRESH WOE | Politics
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10:10โขStarmer's Cabinet Shake-Up
โจUK media is predominantly focused on Keir Starmer's government reshuffle, widely seen as a response to migrant fury, declining poll ratings, and Nigel Farage's growing political threat (Daily Mail, HuffPost UK, The Sun, Sky News). Some view the shake-up as an admission of a government in crisis (HuffPost UK). Concurrently, international news reports updated casualty figures for the devastating earthquake in Afghanistan, now exceeding 800 dead (The Guardian, Metro, BBC News).
10:25
Several villages in Kunar province โcompletely destroyedโ, says ministry for public health, as rescue operations take place
10:25
10:43
Breitbart UK
English residents in the migrant hotel flashpoint of Epping have vowed to stop paying council taxes after the government argued that asylum rights supersede local concerns of safety.
10:43
10:51
BBC
More than 600 killed in Afghanistan quake as entire villages reduced to rubble
The 6.0 magnitude quake struck at a depth of 8km (5 miles) and shook buildings from Kabul to Pakistan's capital Islamabad.
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11:00
The Spectator
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11:27
'I LOVE YOU' | UK News
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The Spectator
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โIโM SORRYโ | Tennis
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12:20
'I LOVE YOU' | UK News
12:20
12:37
BBC
More than 800 killed in Afghanistan quake, UN agency says, as rescue efforts continue
The 6.0 magnitude quake struck at a depth of 8km (5 miles) and shook buildings from Kabul to Pakistan's capital Islamabad.
12:37
12:37
The Guardian
Several villages in Kunar province โcompletely destroyedโ, says ministry for public health, as rescue operations take place
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12:39โขStarmer's Political Storm
โจUK media continues its focus on Keir Starmer's political challenges, with a communications chief resigning amidst reshuffle questions about his leadership's future (The Spectator, Evening Standard, HuffPost UK). Concurrently, the contentious migrant crisis intensifies domestically, with locals vowing to withhold taxes over asylum hotels and individuals requesting deportation, citing safety concerns (Breitbart London, Metro, New Statesman). Internationally, reports confirm over 800 killed in the devastating Afghanistan earthquake (BBC News, The Guardian).
12:46
The Guardian
Several villages in Kunar province โcompletely destroyedโ, says ministry for public health, as rescue operations take place
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โIโM SORRYโ | Tennis
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13:13
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake has killed more than 800 people in Afghanistan. The epicentre appears to have been just outside the city of Jalalabad in the Eastern part of the country.ย The provinces of Nangarhar and Kunar are the worst affected. Tremors were felt 140km away in the capital Kabul and also over the borderโฆ
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13:40
The Economist
Unwinding the countryโs legal migration system could be worse than mass deportations
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โIโM SORRYโ | Tennis
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โIโM SORRYโ | Tennis
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People tell of losing children and other relatives and of digging their way out of the rubble after the disaster
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The rights and concerns of citizens count for nothing under our deranged asylum system.
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There are fears the death toll will rise significantly as the area is remote and mountainous, making rescue operations difficult.
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Breaking | Live
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MP DEAD | UK News
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15:36โขAsylum Policy Tightens
โจUK media continues to prioritize the ongoing domestic asylum crisis, with new developments focusing on policy. Yvette Cooper has announced a shake-up of family reunion rules and suspended new refugee applications, signaling an asylum crackdown (The Independent, Sky News). This comes amidst persistent reports of local discontent over migrant hotels and broader concerns regarding the asylum system (Breitbart London, Spiked, New Statesman). Internationally, the devastating Afghanistan earthquake remains a significant story, with reports confirming over 800 killed and thousands injured (BBC News, Channel 4 News, The Guardian).
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Sky News
Breaking | Live
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16:01
New Statesman
Staff brought in by the mini-reshuffle will be tasked with jump-starting Whitehall and the Treasury.
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Breaking | Live
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A top Labour parliamentarian has accused those involved in the anti-mass migration campaign to raise the England flag in England of being โextremistsโ.
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The Spectator
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16:37
In a letter to Novara Media, the Home Office dodged questions on how the proscription of Palestine Action will affect journalists. It did, however, suggest growing insecurity within the political establishment over Labourโs controversial decision to proscribe the group. Rivkah Brown reports.
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Rescuers try to reach people trapped under mud and debris while hampered by destroyed roads and steep terrain
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ISLAND TRAGEDY | World News
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19:26
Back in Downing Street after his summer break, Sir Keir Starmer has decided he needs a new team in the building to โbolsterโ his operation.
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19:28โขAsylum Family Reunion Pause
โจUK media continues to focus on the tightening of asylum policy, with Yvette Cooper suspending family reunion applications due to alleged smuggling gang exploitation (The Independent, Sky News). This move sparks debate over human rights versus security (Morning Star Online, HuffPost UK, Breitbart London). Meanwhile, Keir Starmer has initiated a mini-reshuffle of his Downing Street team to strengthen his government (Channel 4 News, New Statesman, The Spectator). Internationally, the devastating Afghanistan earthquake death toll has surpassed 800 (The Guardian, BBC News).
20:37
IS ALL DONE | Premier League
20:37
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21:13
The Economist
The torment caused by covid-19 and high interest rates appears to be over
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UK | Barney Davis
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There are fears the death toll will rise significantly as the area is remote and mountainous, making rescue operations difficult.
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FAT JAB ALERT | News TV
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