Archaeologists unearth rare Roman coin of Britain’s emperor Carausius on railway site IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 22
Andy Burnham Approves US Use of UK Bases for Iran Strikes in First Major Foreign Policy Test Andy Burnham approves continued US use of UK bases for Iran operations, balancing Britain's alliance with Washington and legal concerns over the conflict. International Business Times UK · Jul 22
‘Amazing’ 1,700-year-old Roman coin showing Britain’s breakaway emperor found during railway dig Naval commander Carausius ruled Britain and northern Gaul as an independent state for seven years in the third century The Independent UK · Jul 22
How could Britain look under proportional representation? See the results for your area These visualisations from exclusive polling modelling show how the UK parliament could change under different voting systems The Guardian - UK · Jul 22
From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media access Australia banned social media for children under sixteen, effective December 2025. Britain plans a similar ban for under-sixteens by Spring 2027. France and Greece are also implementing bans for children under fifteen. Many countries are now establishing minimum age limits for social media use. Tech companies face new regulations regarding… The Economic Times · Jul 22
‘Risking blackouts’? How Great Britain’s grid operator was dragged into a political row Neso denies allegations aired by Tory MP that staff took part in cover-up over decision-making in heatwave The Guardian - UK · Jul 22
Britain's new prime minister must solve the old riddle of how to reinvigorate a slow-growing economy Britain’s new leader, Andy Burnham, is facing the same old problem: How can he kickstart a sluggish economy so that growing companies and increased output generate enough additional revenue to boost defense spending and pay for everything else voters want without raising taxes The Independent UK · Jul 22
More than 2,000 dangerous wild animals kept as pets in Britain, study finds IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 22
The dangerous wild animals being kept as pets in UK amid concerns over threat to public Actress Dame Joanna Lumley, Born Free’s founder patron, has called for a change in the law The Independent UK · Jul 21
The biggest atomic blast in Australia happened 70 years ago – mysteries about its impact linger One winter’s day in June 1956, Britain detonated the largest weapon ever exploded in Australia. The test, code-named Mosaic G2, was conducted at Western Australia’s remote Montebello Islands, site of the first British atomic test in 1952, over 100 kilometres off the Pilbara coast. The Conversation · Jul 21
Where will Andy Burnham find the money to fund his spending pledges? The new PM is already under pressure to explain how he will pay for his ambitious plans to remake Britain The Guardian - UK · Jul 21
"It's the pinnacle of guitar music." Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham is a fan of The Smiths, The Strokes, The Pogues and The Wedding Present "If there's anything I’ve always loved it's soaring guitar bands" Louder · Jul 21
JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon Warns Newly Sworn-In PM Andy Burnham Over Economic Plans Jamie Dimon warns Andy Burnham that Britain needs stronger economic growth, as soaring debt, bond-market pressure and competing spending demands threaten the new PM's ambitious plans. International Business Times UK · Jul 21
Britain’s biggest water firm announces hosepipe ban for 10m customers The ban applies to all customers that Thames Water supplies with drinking water across London, the Thames Valley and the home counties. Evening Standard · Jul 21
Evening Standard · Jul 21 Healey wants to build ‘new hope for Britain’ in first address to Treasury staff The new Chancellor told staff in Whitehall fiscal control will be the ‘bedrock of stability’.
The Economic Times · Jul 21 UK PM Burnham unveils energy tax cut, tells ministers to cut living costs Andy Burnham became Britain's new prime minister and announced an energy tax cut. This policy aims to reduce the cost of living for households across the nation. Burnham also reshuffled his cabinet, appointing his own allies to key positions. He pledged to re-industrialise the country and decentralise power from London.…
The Independent UK · Jul 21 Boris Johnson claims Ed Miliband is to blame for Putin’s invasion of Ukraine Former prime minister claims the ‘Kremlin will be delighted’ with Miliband’s appointment as foreign secretary
The Independent UK · Jul 21 The many many different faces in top UK Government jobs in the last ten years Forget six PMs. The UK on its eighth chancellor, ninth foreign secretary and 10th education secretary in a decade
International Business Times UK · Jul 21 Inside the Alleged Bid To Bring America's 'Whites Only' Community Model to Britain A far-right group's land-buying scheme in Wales, linked to American separatists, raises concerns over potential 'whites-only' community, prompting investigation by Powys Council and local backlash.
Bangkok Post · Jul 21 New UK PM announces energy tax cut on first day LONDON - Andy Burnham gathered his new cabinet on Tuesday as he got down to work on his first full day as Britain’s prime minister, announcing an energy tax cut aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 21 White House ‘deeply concerned’ over Ed Miliband appointment as Foreign Secretary THE White House are reportedly “deeply concerned” over Andy Burnham's decision to appoint Ed Miliband as Foreign Secretary ...
The Guardian - UK · Jul 21 ‘A big job ahead of him’: world leaders congratulate Andy Burnham as he becomes Britain’s PM Beyond the diplomatic platitudes global media focuses on the ‘immense’ scale of the challenge he faces in the job
The Times of India · Jul 21 A farmer’s field in Devon has uncovered one of Roman Britain’s most remarkable hidden treasures Archaeologists working on farmland between the villages of Halberton and Sampford Peverell in Devon have uncovered a striking mosaic floor from a fourth-century Roman villa, along with an elaborate bathhouse that suggests the site once belonged to a family of considerable wealth. The discovery is the latest breakthrough from the…
The Independent UK · Jul 21 Defence shares get £4bn boost after John Healey confirmed as chancellor Defence could be one of the winners under the new chancellor, who is likely to increase military spending in Andy Burnham’s government
The Independent UK · Jul 21 Martin Lewis issues warning to Britain’s new chancellor John Healey over ‘many outstanding consumer issues’ The MoneySavingExpert founder called John Healey’s appointment a ‘surprise’