September 2025 News Archive

When browsing the September 2025 news archive, a curated collection of notable stories from September 2025. Also known as Sept 2025 roundup, it gathers reports that shape public conversation across policy, entertainment, and crisis response. The archive encompasses investigative pieces, film announcements, and emergency updates, offering a snapshot of what mattered that month.

One of the biggest policy failures highlighted is the insulation scandal, the discovery that over 30,000 UK homes received substandard insulation under the ECO4 and GBIS programmes. This case shows how oversight gaps can lead to health risks and fuels demand for stricter quality checks. Meanwhile, the entertainment world got a fresh jolt from the Wuthering Heights film, a gothic romance starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. Its trailer sparked buzz about adult‑oriented cinema and signalled a shift in studio strategies. Both stories illustrate how public scrutiny, whether of government contracts or blockbuster releases, drives change in their fields.

What You’ll Find in This Archive

The archive also captures the heated free speech debate, triggered by Graham Linehan’s Heathrow arrest over social‑media posts. This incident underlines the tension between online expression and hate‑crime legislation, a theme echoed in other legal examinations like the Epstein document release. Across continents, the Afghanistan earthquake, a 6.0 magnitude quake near Jalalabad that killed over 1,100 people, reminded us how fragile infrastructure can amplify disaster impacts. Each of these events requires distinct responses—policy reform for the insulation scandal, creative marketing for the film launch, legal clarity for free‑speech cases, and humanitarian aid for the quake. By linking these diverse topics, the September 2025 news archive provides a cohesive view of how societies react to challenges.

Below, you’ll see the full list of articles that flesh out these headlines, from the latest Premier League upset to the ongoing investigations into political misconduct. Dive in to see how each story fits into the broader narrative of September 2025.

Insulation scandal: Ministers admit 30,000 homes botched under ECO4 and GBIS
Insulation scandal: Ministers admit 30,000 homes botched under ECO4 and GBIS

Kieran Lockhart, Sep, 6 2025

Ministers have admitted that more than 30,000 UK homes received substandard insulation through ECO4 and the Great British Insulation Scheme after a TrustMark audit found half of 60,000 installations failed. Damp, mould, and health risks are widespread, hitting areas like Luton and County Durham hard. The failures centre on solid wall insulation, raising urgent questions over oversight, contractor quality, and redress.

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Wuthering Heights Trailer: Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi ignite Emerald Fennell’s Gothic romance
Wuthering Heights Trailer: Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi ignite Emerald Fennell’s Gothic romance

Kieran Lockhart, Sep, 4 2025

Warner Bros. dropped the first trailer for Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights, starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. The Gothic drama leans into obsession, class, and revenge on the Yorkshire moors, with a February 13, 2026 release. Shazad Latif, Hong Chau, and Alison Oliver co-star. Produced by LuckyChap, Lie Still, and MRC Film, the film signals a bold, adult-skewing studio bet.

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Epstein files: House committee posts 33,295 DOJ pages — but little new information
Epstein files: House committee posts 33,295 DOJ pages — but little new information

Kieran Lockhart, Sep, 3 2025

The House Oversight Committee published 33,295 pages tied to Jeffrey Epstein that DOJ turned over — most of it already public, including court filings, flight logs, and prison emails from the night of his death. Democrats called the move misleading, while DOJ and FBI have said there’s no evidence of a so‑called client list. The cache is only a fraction of the records the government still holds.

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Graham Linehan arrest at Heathrow sparks UK free speech row over social media posts
Graham Linehan arrest at Heathrow sparks UK free speech row over social media posts

Kieran Lockhart, Sep, 3 2025

Graham Linehan was arrested at Heathrow after flying in from Arizona, over posts he made on X in April about transgender women and women-only spaces. Police cited an allegation of stirring up hatred on grounds of sexual orientation. He was taken to hospital during questioning and later bailed with a condition not to post on X. The case has reignited debate over free speech, policing, and online harms in the UK.

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Afghanistan earthquake: 6.0 quake near Jalalabad kills more than 1,100 as remote villages collapse
Afghanistan earthquake: 6.0 quake near Jalalabad kills more than 1,100 as remote villages collapse

Kieran Lockhart, Sep, 2 2025

A 6.0 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan near Jalalabad around midnight, killing more than 1,100 people and injuring over 3,250. Entire villages collapsed in mountainous areas that are hard to reach. Helicopters ferried the wounded as the Afghan Red Crescent and local residents led rescue work. The country’s fragile infrastructure and multiple crises are hampering relief and recovery.

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David Warburton suspended by Conservatives amid sexual harassment and drug use probe
David Warburton suspended by Conservatives amid sexual harassment and drug use probe

Kieran Lockhart, Sep, 2 2025

Conservative MP David Warburton has been suspended by the party while an independent investigation examines allegations of sexual harassment and class A drug use. The Somerton and Frome MP, in Parliament since 2015, will sit as an independent during the process. The probe is being handled by Westminster’s Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme.

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Crystal Palace stun Aston Villa 3-0 at Villa Park as Guehi scores amid transfer noise
Crystal Palace stun Aston Villa 3-0 at Villa Park as Guehi scores amid transfer noise

Kieran Lockhart, Sep, 1 2025

Crystal Palace dismantled Aston Villa 3-0 at Villa Park with goals from Jean-Philippe Mateta, Marc Guehi and Ismaila Sarr. Palace snapped Villa’s year-long unbeaten home run and extended their strong head-to-head record. Villa remain goalless after three league games, with Emi Martinez absent amid transfer talk. Both clubs head into deadline day preparing moves.

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