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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 20.11.2025.
It displays 101 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
20.11.2025 โข The Day Epstein Files Released Amidst Ukraine Peace Plan and Covid Inquiry Findings
โจUK media opened the day with widespread reporting on President Trump's signing of a bill to release Epstein files, with several outlets noting the Justice Department's mandate to release documents within 30 days and highlighting Prince Andrew's prominent mention.
By late morning and into the early afternoon, attention shifted to a US and Russia-drafted peace plan for Ukraine, allegedly requiring significant concessions from Kyiv, as US military officials visited Kyiv amidst the discussions.
In the mid-afternoon, the focus shifted dramatically to the findings of the Covid inquiry. Multiple outlets reported that Boris Johnson's government's "inexcusable delays" and "culture of chaos" led to thousands of preventable deaths. This inquiry continued to dominate coverage throughout the evening, alongside ongoing discussions about the controversial US-Russia peace proposal for Ukraine.
By late morning and into the early afternoon, attention shifted to a US and Russia-drafted peace plan for Ukraine, allegedly requiring significant concessions from Kyiv, as US military officials visited Kyiv amidst the discussions.
In the mid-afternoon, the focus shifted dramatically to the findings of the Covid inquiry. Multiple outlets reported that Boris Johnson's government's "inexcusable delays" and "culture of chaos" led to thousands of preventable deaths. This inquiry continued to dominate coverage throughout the evening, alongside ongoing discussions about the controversial US-Russia peace proposal for Ukraine.
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The bill gives the US Justice Department 30 days to release all the files in a searchable format.
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President attacks Democrats in post on Truth Social after US lawmakers swiftly move bill through Congress
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The Independent
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UK | Luke Alsford
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06:06โขTrump Unleashes Epstein Files
โจUK media is prominently covering President Trump's signing of a bill to release Epstein files, with several outlets reporting on the order for the Justice Department to release documents within 30 days. Some sources highlight Prince Andrew's significant mention in these files. Separately, continued Israeli strikes on Gaza killing 25, and a potential "cash-for-land" deal to end the war in Ukraine also draw attention.
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HuffPost UK
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The Economist
And what to make of Nvidiaโs bullishness
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UK | Sarah Hooper
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The Independent
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UK | Sarah Hooper
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The Telegraph
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British civil servants are reportedly being trained on how to monitor and push back against so-called โhigh-risk narrativesโ on social media, such as posts opposing the mass migration agenda imposed on the country.
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The Jewish Chronicle
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The bill gives the US Justice Department 30 days to release all the files in a searchable format.
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10:16โขEpstein's Files Unleashed
โจUK media continues to heavily cover President Trump's signing of the bill to release Epstein files, with several outlets detailing the mandate for the Justice Department to release documents within 30 days and highlighting Prince Andrew's prominent mention (BBC News, The Independent, The Mirror, The Guardian, Sky News). Separately, Breitbart London focuses on alleged "British Deep State" training to counter anti-migration social media posts.
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It comes after reports the US and Russia have prepared a 28-point peace plan, allegedly with major concessions for Ukraine.
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UK | Luke Alsford
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The Guardian
The draft plan, reportedly developed by Trump envoy Steve Witkoff and Kremlin adviser Kirill Dmitriev, would force draconian measures on Ukraine
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It comes after reports the US and Russia have prepared a 28-point peace plan, allegedly with major concessions for Ukraine.
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HuffPost UK
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12:36โขUkraine's Unwanted Peace
โจUK media reports on a US and Russia-drafted peace plan for Ukraine, allegedly involving significant concessions from Kyiv, with US military officials visiting Kyiv amidst the discussions (BBC News, The Guardian, The Independent, Sky News). Separately, political attention remains on potential leadership challenges to Starmer (The Spectator, The Telegraph) and rising child poverty (HuffPost UK).
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โDoubts existโ whether UK prepared to defend acts of war and โgrey zoneโ hybrid attacks, while work to rectify situation โglacialโ.
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Breaking | Live
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Breaking | Live
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As America presents its peace plan to Ukraine, itโs a difficult time to negotiate an end to the war, with Russian gains on the frontline, a fourth winter of war ahead and a major corruption scandal in Kyiv.
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Foreign ministers express misgivings about draft US-Russian peace plan favourable to Putin
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Foreign ministers express misgivings about draft US-Russian peace plan favourable to Putin
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The draft plan, reportedly developed by Trump envoy Steve Witkoff and Kremlin adviser Kirill Dmitriev, would force draconian measures on Ukraine
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HuffPost UK
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UK | Gergana Krasteva
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Politics | Craig Munro
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16:13โขCovid Inquiry: Johnson's Fatal Delays
โจUK media's main focus has shifted to the findings of the Covid inquiry, with multiple outlets reporting that Boris Johnson's government's "inexcusable delays" and "culture of chaos" led to thousands of preventable deaths (The Independent, Metro, The Mirror, The Telegraph, The Times). Separately, the controversial US-Russia peace plan for Ukraine continues to be a prominent topic (Channel 4 News, The Guardian, Sky News, BBC News).
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Officials say proposal is aimed at stirring up division and disorientating Kyivโs allies
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The Jewish Chronicle
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Reports suggest the US and Russia have prepared a peace plan which features major concessions from Ukraine.
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New Statesman
Our political upheavals may prove lethal โ and not just for Keir Starmerโs leadership
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Breaking | Live
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Russell-Moyle was barred from running for re-election in 2024
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Thousands of people are attending the UN climate talks in Brazil.
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The Jewish Chronicle
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BBC
White House to hold briefing after confirming new plan to end war in Ukraine
A senior US official says President Trump supports the plan and both Russia and Ukraine have to make concessions.
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BBC
White House holds briefing after confirming new plan to end war in Ukraine
A senior US official says President Trump supports the plan and both Russia and Ukraine have to make concessions.
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Morning Star
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18:23โขCovid Inquiry: Johnson's Deadly Chaos
โจUK media is primarily focused on the ongoing Covid inquiry, with reports highlighting Boris Johnson's government's "toxic and chaotic culture" and "inexcusable delays" as contributing to thousands of preventable deaths (The Independent, Sky News, Morning Star Online, Metro, The Telegraph). Concurrently, the controversial US-Russian peace proposal for Ukraine continues to draw attention, with Kyiv deeming it "absurd" (BBC News, The Guardian, Channel 4 News, HuffPost UK).
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The Guardian
Ukrainian presidentโs office issues statement after other officials condemn โabsurdโ plan to end conflict
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On this episode of the Fourcast, Matt Frei speaks to the award-winning filmmaker Mstyslav Chernov who has a new film just out that follows a brigade of soldiers as they attempt to liberate the village of Andriivka in the east of the country, the sort of place that would be included in the new Russian-controlled territory.
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BBC
White House says US is 'steadfast' in ending Ukraine war after confirming new plan to end the conflict
A senior US official says President Trump supports the plan and both Russia and Ukraine have to make concessions.
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UK changing border rules, with some who came in โBoriswaveโ facing a 30-year wait to get Leave to Remain, but others will be fast-tracked.
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The Economist
After a decade of rises, there are now far better tools for fighting poverty
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HuffPost UK
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The judicial review of Palestine Actionโs proscription starts on 25 November. Harriet Williamson explains what this could mean for the government โ and the 2,100 people arrested since July.
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BBC
White House says US is 'steadfast' in halting Ukraine war after confirming new plan to end the conflict
A senior US official says President Trump supports the plan and both Russia and Ukraine have to make concessions.
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The plan was reportedly drafted by US and Russian officials, without Ukraine's involvement.
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The plan was reportedly drafted by US and Russian officials, without Ukraine's involvement.
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The Covid Inquiry has laid bare repeated serious failures across all the Governments of the UK which led to more deaths and tougher lockdowns.
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21:30โขUkraine's Peace Plan
โจUK media is primarily focused on the Covid inquiry, with reports highlighting Boris Johnson's government's "toxic and chaotic culture" and "repeated serious failures" as leading to more deaths and tougher lockdowns (Channel 4 News, Sky News, The Independent, Metro, HuffPost UK). Concurrently, the controversial US-Russian peace proposal for Ukraine continues to draw attention, with President Zelensky set to negotiate with Trump over the plan (BBC News, The Guardian, The Telegraph).
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The Telegraph
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TV | Kitty Chrisp
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