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Britain’s solar power sets new record for electricity generation in sunny July

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The Independent UK · Aug 3

Zeekr confirms UK launch plans as its Range Rover-rivalling SUV edges closer to Britain

The Chinese brand says sales will begin by the end of this year, with its first UK deliveries in early 2027

The Independent UK · Aug 3

“I don’t think it’s overstating it, I don’t think it’s hyperbole – you guys invented rave culture”: Moby praises Britain’s historic contribution to dance music

He was headlining Brighton’s On The Beach fest

MusicRadar · Aug 3

Crossing Into the UK Just Got Cheaper as Smuggling Gangs Slash Prices To Attract More Migrants

People smuggling gangs have reportedly cut the cost of Channel crossings as they seek to attract more migrants following a surge in arrivals at Spain's Ceuta enclave.

International Business Times UK · Aug 3

Hard-right Reform UK vows to use navy to stop small migrant boats crossing Channel

Britain and France signed a new three-year deal in April to stop irregular migrants making the risky Channel journeys, with London paying Paris up to €766 million in return for boosted law enforcement of the issue.

Euronews · Aug 3

Britain's 2027 Money Warning: How a Closed Strait of Hormuz Could Hit Your Wallet

Ernst & Young warns that the UK could face a recession if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, impacting inflation and economic growth. The closure affects global energy markets and UK households.

International Business Times UK · Aug 3

The most dynamic countries are surging ahead with high-speed rail. Others, like Britain, are stuck in the station

Around the world, these trains have boosted economies, development and prestige. The costs of missing out are high, says transport writer and author Christian Wolmar

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3

Britain's Heatwave Warning: Why Water Shortages Could Continue After Temperatures Fall

Britain's record summer heat may ease, but experts warn water shortages could persist due to low rainfall, affecting rivers, reservoirs, and agriculture, with drought conditions expected to continue.

International Business Times UK · Aug 3

10 of Britain’s best piers for dining, nightlife and good old seaside fun

From Blackpool to Bournemouth, these quintessentially British institutions celebrate a lot more than fish and chips and amusement arcades

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3

Nearly 1,100 UK Funded Officers Patrol French Beaches as Tories Demand ECHR Exit Over Small Boats

The UK and France have deployed nearly 1,100 personnel to curb Channel crossings, sparking political debate over border security and the European Convention on Human Rights.

International Business Times UK · Aug 2