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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 14.08.2025.
It displays 105 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
14.08.2025 ⇢ The Accord's Anticipation
⌨UK media coverage on August 14 centered on the intensifying diplomatic efforts surrounding the impending Trump-Putin summit. The day began with Ukrainian President Zelensky meeting UK Prime Minister Starmer, who emphasized Ukraine's border integrity ahead of the Alaska talks. As the day progressed, the Kremlin confirmed that Putin and Trump would discuss ending the Ukraine conflict, with Putin reportedly adopting a more conciliatory tone. Prime Minister Starmer urged Putin to demonstrate serious commitment to peace. By late afternoon, President Trump stated a 25% chance of the summit failing but suggested potential follow-up talks with Zelensky. Putin hinted at a nuclear arms deal amidst efforts to end the war, and the Russian government plane arrived for the meeting, building anticipation.
Concurrently, domestic headlines extensively covered A-level results day, noting record top grades and a shift with boys outperforming girls. The Liverpool parade crash suspect faced new charges, including those involving injured babies.
Concurrently, domestic headlines extensively covered A-level results day, noting record top grades and a shift with boys outperforming girls. The Liverpool parade crash suspect faced new charges, including those involving injured babies.
14.08.2025
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05:02
Breaking | Live
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05:37
BBC
Zelensky to meet Starmer in Downing Street ahead of Trump-Putin summit
The UK PM says there is a "viable chance" of a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine ahead of Friday's US-Russia summit in Alaska.
05:37
05:37
The Spectator
05:37
05:45
BBC
Zelensky to meet Starmer at Downing Street ahead of Trump-Putin summit
The UK PM says there is a "viable chance" of a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine ahead of Friday's US-Russia summit in Alaska.
05:45
05:45
The Guardian
What we learned from their marathon podcast
05:45
06:12
UK | Craig Munro
06:12
06:20
The Spectator
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06:37
06:39⇢Zelensky's Downing Street Consult
⌨UK media continues to prioritize the impending Trump-Putin summit and efforts to secure peace in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Zelensky is meeting UK Prime Minister Starmer in Downing Street ahead of the US-Russia summit in Alaska, where a ceasefire is deemed a "viable chance" (BBC News, The Independent, Sky News). This builds on earlier reports of President Trump threatening severe consequences if the war persists (Channel 4 News) and emphasizes the summit's significance (The Spectator).
06:46
The Guardian
Trump may find Putin difficult to persuade on Ukraine
06:46
06:54
New Statesman
Robotic televised politicians bore the public. It’s time to bring back stirring speeches at live events.
06:54
07:12
The Guardian
Trump may find Putin difficult to persuade
07:12
07:47
More than a quarter are expected to receive the top grades of A* or A
07:47
08:13
Breaking | Live
08:13
08:22
08:30
08:30
More than a quarter are expected to receive the top grades of A* or A
08:30
08:30
RESULTS ARE IN! | News
08:30
08:39
BBC
Zelensky due at Downing Street for Starmer meeting ahead of Trump-Putin summit
The UK PM says there is a "viable chance" of a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine ahead of Friday's US-Russia summit in Alaska.
08:39
08:39
Breitbart UK
The promises of economic prosperity from mass migration suffered a further blow this week as government data reportedly found the number of unemployed migrants living in Britain hit a record high this year, and nearly 1.3 million migrants are claiming welfare cash.
08:39
08:39
Breaking | Live
08:39
08:48
BBC
Zelensky meets Starmer at No 10 in show of unity ahead of US-Russia summit
The UK PM says there is a "viable chance" of a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine ahead of Friday's US-Russia summit in Alaska.
08:48
08:57
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09:06
HERO MUM | UK News
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09:24
09:25⇢The Summit's Diplomatic Path
⌨UK media continues to focus on the impending Trump-Putin summit and diplomatic efforts for a Ukraine ceasefire. Ukrainian President Zelensky met UK Prime Minister Starmer, who emphasized Ukraine's border integrity (BBC News, The Independent). Reports suggest a "viable chance" for peace, though challenges in persuading Putin are noted (BBC News, The Guardian). This builds on earlier threats from Trump of "severe consequences" if the war persists (Channel 4 News, The Spectator).
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09:48
UK | Brooke Davies
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09:48
DEAL ON THE TABLE | World News
09:48
09:56
UK | Brooke Davies
09:56
09:56
The arrival of 50,000 Channel migrants since he came to power proves he has totally lost control.
09:56
10:13
BBC
Putin and Trump to discuss ending Ukraine conflict, Kremlin says, as Zelensky meets Starmer
The UK PM says there is a "viable chance" of a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine ahead of Friday's US-Russia summit in Alaska.
10:13
10:13
UK | Brooke Davies
10:13
10:13
10:38
11:19
11:19
‘I TRIED TO SAVE HER’ | UK News
11:19
11:27
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11:52
BBC
Putin must prove he is serious about peace at Trump summit, Starmer says after Zelensky talks
A Kremlin aide says the Russian and US leaders will hold a joint news conference after their meeting in Alaska on Friday.
11:52
11:52
The Guardian
Our broken food system is a climate disaster
11:52
12:27
12:35
12:35
TYRANT’S TRIBUTE | World News
12:35
12:37⇢Starmer's Summit Challenge
⌨UK media continues to focus on the upcoming Trump-Putin summit, with Prime Minister Starmer urging Putin to demonstrate serious commitment to peace during his talks with Zelensky (BBC News, The Independent). Putin is reported to be adopting a more conciliatory tone towards Trump ahead of their joint news conference (The Sun, BBC News). Domestically, the suspect in the Liverpool parade attack faces new charges, including those involving injured babies (Daily Mail, The Mirror).
12:51
BBC
Putin must prove he is serious about peace, Starmer says after Zelensky talks
A Kremlin aide says the Russian and US leaders will hold a joint news conference after their meeting in Alaska on Friday.
12:51
12:51
At Egypt’s border with Gaza, boxes of much-needed food and medical aid turned back by Israel languish on trucks.
12:51
13:09
Breaking | Live
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13:09
DOTT IN DOCK | Snooker
13:09
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13:34
BBC
Putin says US making sincere effort on Ukraine peace as Trump to 'exhaust all options' to end war
The White House says "there are sanctions and many other measures” the US president can use, ahead of Friday's summit in Alaska.
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14:08
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14:50
BBC
Trump says '25% chance' Putin summit will end in failure and floats further talks with Zelensky
The US president says if Friday’s summit in Alaska is a “good meeting” he will call Zelensky to arrange a second meeting.
14:50
14:50
15:08
Breaking | Live
15:08
15:16
Two new potential drugs have been designed by AI to kill drug-resistant bacteria, in a major Massachusetts Institute of Technology study.
15:16
15:24
BBC
Trump says '25% chance' Putin summit will end in failure and floats further talks with Zelensky
The US president says if Friday’s summit in Alaska is a “good meeting” he will call Zelensky to arrange a second meeting.
15:24
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15:43⇢The Summit's Nuclear Hint
⌨UK media coverage continues to concentrate on the evolving Trump-Putin summit, with President Trump expressing a 25% chance of failure but suggesting potential follow-up talks with Zelensky (BBC News). Putin has reportedly hinted at a nuclear arms deal amidst efforts to end the Ukraine war (The Independent). The Russian government plane's arrival for the Alaska meeting is also noted (Sky News, The Spectator). Separately, aid groups are addressing Gaza's humanitarian situation (Channel 4 News).
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TOWN AND OUT | UK News
15:50
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16:48
Putin told senior Kremlin officials that the Trump administration is “energetic and sincere” in an apparently calculated message.
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The Spectator
16:57
17:05
TEEN HORROR | UK News
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17:39
Morning Star
17:39
17:39
Breaking | Live
17:39
17:47
The Guardian
Anchorage abuzz ahead of Trump-Putin summit
17:47
17:56
US president is speaking about the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act, but is expected to field questions about Friday’s summit with Putin
17:56
18:04
BBC
Trump says he thinks Putin and Zelensky can ‘make peace’ after Alaska summit
The US president says if Friday’s summit in Alaska is a "good meeting", he will call Zelensky to arrange a second.
18:04
18:04
The mad backlash against U2 confirms pop music is under the spell of Islamo-fascism.
18:04
18:04
US president is speaking about the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act, but is expected to field questions about Friday’s summit with Putin
18:04
18:13
The Guardian
Ozempic didn’t work for me. I was furious – and ashamed
18:13
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18:30
Sky News
Breaking | Live
18:30
18:31⇢Alaska Summit Peace Prospects
⌨UK media continues to heavily focus on the ongoing Trump-Putin summit in Alaska, with President Trump expressing optimism for peace with Zelensky, despite warning of a 25% chance of talks failing (BBC News, The Independent). Putin has offered compliments to the Trump administration (Breitbart London), while Europe's support for Ukraine is also questioned (HuffPost UK). The discussions build on earlier reports of potential nuclear arms deals.
18:38
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18:47
CRUNCH TALK | World News
18:47
19:04
The Russian leader senses a chance for more international recognition, while his American counterpart hopes to play peacemaker.
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19:21
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin haven’t been saving their talking for tomorrow’s summit.
19:21
19:21
US president spoke about the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act, but is expected to field questions about Friday’s summit with Putin
19:21
19:29
US president spoke about the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act, but is expected to field questions about Friday’s summit with Putin
19:29
19:46
From Ukraine’s ‘oceanfront property’ to sanctions and rare earth minerals, these are the pressing issues at the US-Russian summit
19:46
20:03
Spiked
Graham Linehan on his exile to the US and the never-ending insanity of the trans debate.
20:03
20:38
The US president said it was a victory that the Russian leader was coming to Alaska, but a potential meeting with Zelensky would be ‘more important’
20:38
21:12
NOW BOOT HIM OUT | UK News
21:12
23:53
Donald Trump will host Vladimir Putin in Alaska - their first meeting in six years -as he tries to secure a Ukraine war ceasefire.
23:53