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Andy Burnham inches closer to power in Britain as Starmer seeks legacy

Andy Burnham is poised to become Britain's next prime minister unopposed as potential rival Darren Jones declared he won't run. Meanwhile, outgoing leader Keir Starmer, seeking to solidify his legacy, heads to Berlin for crucial talks on Ukraine and the Middle East. Burnham, a former Greater Manchester mayor, secured a…

The Economic Times

UK, France, Germany raise alarm about Chinese activities off eastern Taiwan

Britain, France, and Germany have voiced serious concerns over China's recent maritime activities near Taiwan's east coast. These actions, including coast guard patrols and survey ships, are seen as a threat to regional stability and freedom of navigation. The European nations reiterated their opposition to any forceful changes to the…

The Economic Times

Heatwave pushes Great Britain’s grid operator to call for extra electricity from power plants

Neso issues rare summer warning for Wednesday evening, as households turn on fans and air conditioning

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Burnham inches closer to No 10 after Starmer ally withdraws from race – but only 13% of voters want coronation

Andy Burnham is closer to becoming Britain’s next prime minister without a contest

The Independent UK

Britain’s electricity grid operator issues system warning due to heatwave

It marks a rare summer call out for more power from the National Energy System Operator as the country braces for record-breaking temperatures.

Evening Standard

Brexit at 10: 'The average British citizen has lost over £3,000 a year'

Ten years after the UK voted to leave the European Union, Brexit remains deeply divisive, with supporters and critics still at odds over its political and economic legacy. As part of RFI’s series marking the 10th anniversary of the referendum, we spoke to politics and international relations professor John Barry,…

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Wednesday briefing: How can the UK protect its landscape in an increasingly hot world?

In today’s newsletter: As heatwaves intensify, Britain’s ecosystems are being pushed beyond their evolutionary limits

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Keir Starmer couldn’t beat the curse of Brexit – a politics poisoned by nationalism

The outgoing prime minister’s efforts to mobilise a healthier kind of patriotism fell flat. Andy Burnham may stand a better chance, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Guardian - UK

‘A total, utter nightmare’: small businesses on Brexit, 10 years on

Cheesemakers, farmers, exporters and wine merchants say red tape, lack of vision and rising costs mean they have stopped trading, sold up or retired early

The Guardian - UK

‘I wasn’t going to leave my business’: Jill Stein on surviving divorce, Rick Stein’s fame and 50 years in business

From a rowdy harbourside nightclub to one of Britain's most famous restaurants, Jill Stein reflects on divorce, family and 50 years at the heart of Cornwall's hospitality scene. By Ella Walker

The Independent UK

Britain is still stuck on its ex – but after 10 long, lonely years, does the EU feel the same way?

As a podcast host, I speak daily to people on both sides of the breakup. A decade after the referendum, it’s clear who’s moved on, says Paris-based podcaster Katy Lee

The Guardian - UK

Reversing Brexit is the Labour Party's best hope

In the next few weeks, Britain's ruling Labour Party will almost certainly select a new leader to replace Keir Starmer, the country's deeply unpopular prime minister. But this prospect has not inspired hope of a political or economic renewal. Among British media and, more importantly, global financial markets, the consensus…

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As Starmer Announces His Departure, Crowds Outside Downing Street Share Their Views

Keir Starmer resigns as UK PM, citing internal party unrest and declining public support. His departure continues Britain's political instability, with Andy Burnham emerging as a potential successor.

International Business Times UK

Voices: A decade after Brexit, we need the EU back on Britain’s side

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: If the country follows the public mood and resolves its fractious relationship with its most important neighbour, things can only get better over the next 10 years – especially compared to the last 10

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'He's Bloody Good': Andy Murray's Huge Jack Draper Backing Shows the Next British Era Has Arrived

Andy Murray is coaching Jack Draper, aiming to guide him as Britain's next tennis star. Draper, recovering from injuries, is preparing for Wimbledon with Murray's support.

The Guardian - UK

Hard-right figures take aim at Ed Miliband and UK net zero policies at ‘anti-woke Davos’

Kemi Badenoch, who joined US anti-abortion activists and European far-right parties at ARC, described energy secretary as a ‘villain’

The National (Scotland)

Andy Burnham wants to 'tear up' funding model for Scottish Parliament

BRITAIN’S likely next prime minister wants to “tear up” the funding mechanism for Holyrood, The National can reveal.

The Conversation

What Brexit has actually changed, ten years later – expert panel

In the years since the Brexit referendum, many have felt deceived or misled on what exactly they were voting for. New data reveals that 60% of British gen Z-ers want a new vote on rejoining the EU. We spoke to experts to find out what impact Brexit has actually had…

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A decade after Brexit, Britain weighs costs and gains as it searches for a new leader

Ten years to the day since Britain voted to leave the EU, the economic reckoning is neither the collapse its opponents feared nor the renaissance its champions promised, and the anniversary arrives with the country once again leaderless, after Sir Keir Starmer's resignation on Monday.

Evening Standard

UK political instability second biggest worry flagged by overseas investors

EY’s latest UK Attractiveness Survey showed UK foreign direct investment projects dropped 14% in 2025.

The Independent UK

The damning cost of Brexit – a decade on from the EU referendum

A decade on from Britain voting to leave the EU, Alex Ross and Albert Toth explore the impact of the result that divided the UK

The Economic Times

UK tribunal gives go ahead for $4 billion lawsuit against Apple over iCloud services

Britain's competition tribunal has just sanctioned a major £3 billion lawsuit against Apple related to its iCloud service. Led by consumer group Which? , the lawsuit claims that Apple has manipulated its powerful market position, effectively entrapping users. This decision empowers numerous UK iPhone users to seek damages, with the…

The Independent UK

Will Britain go to the polls? Why some people want Burnham to call a general election

Voters do not have to have a say on a change of prime minister. But could a bounce in the polls and the chance to catch Nigel Farage’s Reform UK on the hop convince the country’s next leader to risk it?

The Guardian - UK

Europe’s media look on in bemusement at post-Brexit ‘revolving door’ of UK prime ministers

Front pages across the continent reflect on Britain’s political turmoil after Starmer becomes sixth prime minister to quit since 2016

The Economic Times

Europe heatwave closes schools, threatens health

Europe is grappling with a severe heatwave, forcing school closures and travel advisories across Britain, France, Italy, and Spain. France recorded its hottest night ever, with 40 drownings reported as people sought relief. Scientists link these extreme events to human-caused global warming, warning of increased frequency and intensity. Authorities are…

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