Call for children to have lessons in how to vote at 16 in UK election Teachers will be asked to leave their politics at the classroom door in order to make sure pupils are not swayed on how to vote The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025
Trump threatens tariffs on countries that ‘discriminate’ against US tech Levies and restrictions could hit UK’s digital services tax and EU states such as France, Italy and Spain The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2025
3 hidden gems on BBC iPlayer you can stream for free Check out these great shows you might have missed on the UK's biggest free streaming service T3 · Aug 26, 2025
UK Mass Deportation News: Nigel Farage Vows to Send Back Migrants From '100 Boats' — But Why Is France Undeterred? Nigel Farage pushes for mass deportations, scrapping human rights laws, while UK plans to return 100+ migrants to France. France remains unfazed, escalating tensions as 28,288 cross Channel in 2025 International Business Times UK · Aug 26, 2025
Tuesday briefing: How ‘climateflation’ is pushing food prices ever higher – and changing how we eat In today’s newsletter: Extreme heat, droughts and floods are proving disastrous for farmers on the frontline of climate change, and consumers in the supermarket, too The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2025
Tax revenue as a share of GDP in Europe: Which countries collect the most? Euronews Business takes a closer look at how much tax European countries collect and what share of their national outputs it represents. Among the top five economies, France records the highest ratio, while the UK has the lowest. Euronews · Aug 26, 2025
UK elections chief says children need lessons from 11 to be ready to vote at 16 Vijay Rangarajan says Electoral Commission’s material for schools will be impartial and calls on teachers to follow suit The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2025
‘People sleeping while walking’: inside Manston asylum centre in Kent Six staff members speak of new arrivals’ exhaustion and ill-health and colleagues’ indifference to their plight The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2025
Kneecap Cancel US Tour, Citing UK Court Hearing In Terrorism Case The Irish rap group Kneecap has cancelled a planned tour in the United States, citing a UK court hearing in a case one of its members is facing for allegedly supporting Hezbollah. International Business Times · Aug 26, 2025
British Army faces criticism despite a historic payout over Kenyan wildfires Britain's government has agreed to pay millions to Kenyans to settle a lawsuit after its military forces lost legal immunity in Kenya The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025
UK scrap steel companies battle limits on metal exports Bulk of UK scrap steel is exported, which industry groups say could cost up to £5bn in lost revenue and 20,000 jobs The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2025
Nature loss will cut UK GDP by 5% without action from private sector, say experts Report finds regenerative approach could yield economic benefits while helping to meet environmental targets The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2025
'I learned English as a hobby and now use it to help Ukrainian refugees in Scotland' ANNA Tkachenko learned English as a hobby in Ukraine, but has used the skill to work as an interpreter helping fellow refugees to navigate their new… The National (Scotland) · Aug 26, 2025
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv acknowledges Putin’s troops have entered Dnipropetrovsk region Moscow’s military first claimed it had entered the Dnipropetrovsk region earlier this summer The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025
The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2025 Ministers prepare to deport migrants as Reform unveils small boats plan Reform UK, which has sought to gain from public dissatisfaction about migration, will reveal its plans to tackle the small boats crisis.
Evening Standard · Aug 25, 2025 Nigel Farage sets out his 'mass deportations' plan as ministers 'ready to send 100 small-boat migrants back to France' Reform UK leader Nigel Farage will set out his plan to tackle the small boats crisis on Monday
The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2025 Egg and butter prices drive up UK food inflation as households feel squeeze Food inflation at 4.2% this month, with prices increasing at fastest pace for 18 months, says British Retail Consortium
Evening Standard · Aug 25, 2025 Ian Murray to cut steel on barge that will help deliver three new Navy ships The Scottish Secretary is to visit the Navantia UK yard in Methil, Fife, on Tuesday, where the £8 million 1,400 tonne barge is being built.
Evening Standard · Aug 25, 2025 Blood test could accurately detect ovarian cancer in its early stages – study There are around 7,500 new cases of ovarian cancer in the UK every year, usually affecting women over the age of 50.
The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2025 Simple blood test could accurately detect ovarian cancer in its early stages Ovarian cancer affects approximately 7,500 women in the UK annually, predominantly those over the age of 50
Evening Standard · Aug 25, 2025 Nigel Farage vows to scrap UK human rights law to tackle small boats crisis Mr Farage described international treaties governing human rights law as ‘malign influences’ which had been ‘allowed to frustrate deportations’.
The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2025 Courts would block Farage’s ‘mass deportation’ plan using common law, says former attorney general Exclusive: Dominic Grieve has issued a scathing critique of Reform’s immigration plans ahead of a speech by the party’s leader
Barchart · Aug 25, 2025 Dollar Strength Weighs on Sugar Prices October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) on Monday closed down -0.08 (-0.49%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) did not trade as markets in the UK were closed for a bank holiday. Sugar prices on Monday settled lower due to strength in the dollar (DXY00 )....
Barchart · Aug 25, 2025 Cocoa Rallies on West African Weather Concerns and Tighter ICE Inventories December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25 ) on Monday closed up +243 (+3.12%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU25 ) did not trade as markets in the UK were closed for a bank holiday. Cocoa prices rallied sharply on Monday due to concern that cold and dry weather across West...
The Conversation · Aug 25, 2025 New age-gating laws aimed at making the internet safer actually threaten free speech The United Kingdom recently launched a broad system of age verification that requires any platforms that host pornography or other “harmful” content to ensure their users are 18 or older.