Why wasp numbers are booming in the UK – and why it’s actually a good thing Wasp numbers are on the rise after the UK’s warmest spring The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025
How many asylum seekers are in UK hotels and why are they being housed there? There have been protests in recent weeks outside some sites where asylum seekers are housed. Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025
Quentin Tarantino to bring his first play to the West End The cult film maker says he’ll even be moving to the UK in 2026 to bring his dream to life Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025
S&P Futures Tick Lower Ahead of FOMC Meeting Minutes and More Retail Earnings September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are trending down -0.13% this morning, continuing to drop after a tech-led selloff in the prior session, while investors await the Federal Reserve’s July meeting minutes, comments from Fed officials, and earnings reports from more retail heavyweights. Barchart · Aug 20, 2025
First Thing: Trump rules out sending US troops to Ukraine to enforce peace deal President says US may provide air support to Kyiv as part of security guarantees. Plus, the boy who founded his own country The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2025
House price inflation accelerated in June as stamp duty disruption eases The average UK house price increased by 3.7% to £269,000 in the 12 months to June. The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025
House price rises accelerated in June as stamp duty disruption eased The average UK house price increased by 3.7% to £269,000 in the 12 months to June. Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025
"We can't wait to share some of these new songs with you!" Between The Buried And Me announce UK and European tour for early 2026 US prog metallers Between The Buried And Me will release their new studio album, The Blue Nowhere, in September Metal Hammer · Aug 20, 2025
Warning Labour’s rewilding plans could trigger surge in UK wildfires Labour proposes to ban winter burning from over half of England’s peatland The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025
Sharp rise in airfare and food costs pushed UK inflation higher in July, denting rate cut hopes Higher food and airfare prices pushed U.K. inflation above expectations in July The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025
Woman sexually assaulted on flight to Gatwick denied compensation over legal flaw Momade Jussab was jailed for more than six years for the sexual assaults on board the UK-bound flight Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025
Scottish councillor joins Nigel Farage's Reform UK after quitting 'autocratic' Labour A former Scottish Labour councillor who quit the party in protest over the “autocratic manner” of “parachuting” a candidate in her area has… The National (Scotland) · Aug 20, 2025
It’s staying home: UK raises £3.8 million to keep rare Barbara Hepworth sculpture The UK government had issued an export bar on the sculpture after it was sold at an auction in March 2024, citing its cultural significance. Euronews · Aug 20, 2025
Which London borough has the most potholes? Car insurance company Zego has conducted research into which parts of the UK has the most severe potholes. Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025
AAP · Aug 20, 2025 Aussie anxiety fuelling AUKUS submarine social licence A national mood of anxiety over global volatility has helped build public trust in the community for the controversial and costly AUKUS defence project.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2025 From personalised gear to big game screenings: inside London’s new fan space for women’s sport The great summer of women’s sport in the UK has already kicked off – and now it has a home at Style Of Our Own London, where fans and players alike can get together for the biggest matches and events
The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2025 Government’s deal with Iraq to return illegal migrants will ‘deter small boat arrivals’, says Starmer – as it happened Prime minister says ‘strengthened partnership with Iraq will secure our borders’ as more councils in England plan to challenge asylum hotels
Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025 Key questions answered on potential rail fares rise The cap on regulated fare rises in England, Scotland and Wales is controlled by the UK, Scottish and Welsh governments respectively.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 20, 2025 Inflation rose 'more than expected' in July as Chancellor admits 'more to do' Inflation in the UK has risen by more than expected in July, according to the latest official figures ...
International Business Times UK · Aug 20, 2025 'Mystery' Toyota Small Pickup Is A Ford Maverick Rival Priced At $30K – Release Date And What We Know Toyota's upcoming small pickup rivals the Ford Maverick with hybrid efficiency, unibody design, and a £23K starting price, set for US release in autumn 2027.
Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025 UK inflation rises to 3.8% in July as rail passengers face crippling 5.8% fares rise next year Retail Prices Index - normally used as a baseline for annual regulated train fire hikes - is revealed to have shot up from 4.4% in June to 4.8% in July
Benzinga · Aug 20, 2025 Spy Chief Tulsi Gabbard Says UK Dropped Demand For Apple Encryption Backdoor After Pushback From Trump Administration Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has scored a major victory in its long-running fight to protect user privacy, with U.S. intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard announcing that Britain has dropped its demand for a backdoor into the company's encrypted services.
The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025 UK inflation rises by more than expected as summer travel bumps up air fares Consumer Prices Index inflation increased to 3.8% in July, from 3.6% in June, the Office for National Statistics said.
Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025 FTSE 100 Live 20 August: Inflation rate at 18-month high, stocks under pressure Housebuilders were among today’s biggest FTSE 100 index fallers after a hot inflation print contributed to a mood of risk aversion in London.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2025 UK inflation rises by more than expected to 3.8% amid higher food prices Fuel and air fares also pushed up annual July rate, making interest rate cuts less likely this year