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

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The Independent UK

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

“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

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Solar powers highest share of UK electricity ever after record July sunshine

Solar power supplied 14.4 per cent of all electricity generated in Britain last month

The Independent UK

F1 2026 qualifying head-to-head at summer break

Here's how things stand in the 2026 team-mate duels going into the summer break after Formula 1's Hungarian Grand Prix

Motorsport

How Polish resistance fighters stole Hitler's 'wonder weapon' and smuggled it to Britain in one of WWII's boldest missions

Polish resistance fighters undertook a daring World War II mission. They successfully stole and hid Adolf Hitler's top-secret V2 rocket. The operation, known as Most III, allowed the Allies to study the advanced weapon. Polish scientists dismantled the missile and smuggled its parts to Britain. This intelligence proved invaluable in…

The Economic Times

France slams hard-right Reform UK party's plan to use navy to stop Channel migrants

The hard-right Reform UK party on Monday revealed plans for "the largest military operation" in the Channel "since World War II", which would deploy Britain's Royal Navy to return small migrant boats to France. France was quick to slam the proposal later on Monday, calling it "a violation of French…

France 24

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Evening Standard

‘What have I done to deserve it?’ asks Jewish veteran, 102, on antisemitism

Monty Goldstein spoke days after turning 102.

The Guardian - UK

Britain could face food shortages as drought continues, farmers warn

Farmers battle to salvage what they can of their crops as heatwave set to continue

The Guardian - UK

Solar powers record share of Britain’s electricity mix in July

Farms and rooftop panels contribute 14.4% to the grid – and figures reveal a surge in new installations

The Economic Times

Quote of the Day by Winston Churchill: “You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something...” Former UK Prime Minister’s timeless advice on courage, conviction and wisdom

The quote of the day by Winston Churchill, “You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life,” offers a powerful perspective on courage, conviction, and standing up for what you believe. The timeless words from the former British Prime Minister remind us why opposition…

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Euronews

Rupert Lowe offers alliance with Nigel Farage to unite Britain's hard right

The Restore Britain leader outlined five points that he said the pair would have to agree on to be able to find a "common way forward" and defeat the left wing.

The Guardian - UK

Dining across the divide: ‘He didn’t change my mind on anything – but he did give me a lift to my car’

A prospective Restore Britain voter and a Green-supporting Chinese immigrant found some common ground over small-boat crossings, but where did they land on foxhunting?

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham’s new AI minister says people ‘right to worry’ about new tech

Kanishka Narayan was appointed as Britain’s first minister for AI

The Times of India

In 1850, Britain received Japanese knotweed as an exotic garden ornament; its rapid growth later turned the Victorian prize into a national menace

A plant introduced from Japan in 1850 became a significant invasive species. Japanese knotweed's rapid spread caused widespread ecological and financial problems. Its rhizomes can regenerate from tiny fragments, making eradication difficult. Legislation now controls its growth, and its presence impacts property values. This ornamental import ultimately outgrew its welcome…

The Independent UK

Burnham says Britain needs a written constitution after devolution push

The Prime Minister first advocated for a written constitution in his 2024 book, Head North: A Rallying Cry for a More Equal Britain

The Guardian - UK

Devolution plans strengthen case for written UK constitution, says Burnham

PM argues for codified model of decentralisation that would fundamentally change centuries-old workings of state

TechRadar

Ukraine will mass-produce Stone Cloak EW tech after the UK allows Kyiv to build a tablet-sized device

Ukraine receives Stone Cloak technology rights from Britain, allowing domestic production of tablet-sized electronic warfare devices designed against enemy drones.

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