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School’s out – but as young people paint, skateboard and play with their friends, they’re still learning

School holidays are underway across the UK. But while young people might be getting a break from the classroom and having a chance to spend more time on their hobbies, they are still learning – whether they’re playing video games, painting toy soldiers or out on their bike.

The Conversation · Aug 1, 2025

Renewables and fossil fuels not ‘either-or’, says Reeves after Trump comments

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ appearance in Scotland followed a five-day visit from US President Donald Trump.

Evening Standard · Aug 1, 2025

Fact check: Recognising a Palestinian state, misleading tsunami video and deportations vs returns

Round-up of fact checks from the last week compiled by Full Fact.

Evening Standard · Aug 1, 2025

Returning migrants to France to start 'imminently', says minister after 2025 arrivals in UK top 25,000

Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron agreed a 'one-in-one-out’ scheme at an Anglo-French summit last month

Evening Standard · Aug 1, 2025

Hunter Bell’s dilemma over audacious bid for double world athletics glory

Middle-distance runner heads into this weekend’s UK Championships in Birmingham with a tricky decision looming

The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2025

Meet the 21-year-old asylum seeker who has earned a spot at top Scottish art school

A POWERFUL photography project has helped a 21-year-old asylum seeker secure a place at one of the UK’s top art schools ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 1, 2025

End of an era for Tour de France poses vital question to British cycling’s future

As the sport moves on from the Team Sky years and its legends retire, British cycling faces a reckoning — and a difficult future

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025

Major boost for British steel with EU deal but still no confirmation over US tariffs

The government are hoping to arrange a zero-tariff deal with the US, such as is now in place with Europe

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025

Will the UK government ban VPNs?

As UK residents turn to VPNs to get around the Online Safety Act, concerns that VPNs will be banned have bene raised

Tom’s Guide · Aug 1, 2025

New UK civil service internship scheme open only to working-class students

Minister says programme will help ensure Whitehall has ‘broadest range of talent and truly reflects the country’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2025