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Drought declared in 'almost three-quarters' of England, UK government says

Britain was also facing its fifth heatwave of the 2026 summer that has seen multiple temperature records being broken.

Euronews

Almost three-quarters of England now in drought, UK government says

Nearly three-quarters of England is now experiencing drought conditions. This severe situation stems from prolonged dry weather and higher temperatures this year. Forty-five million people live in drought areas, and twenty-seven million face water use restrictions. Rivers and groundwater levels continue to decline, increasing wildfire risks. Heat has also impacted…

The Economic Times

New Analysis Suggests Real Heart Protection May Require Far More Weekly Activity Than Current Guidance Recommends

A UK Biobank analysis found 150 minutes of weekly exercise cut cardiovascular risk 8 to 9%, while substantial protection took 560 to 610 minutes.

Medical Daily

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UK firefighters battle huge blaze that tore through homes as residents told to ‘stay away’: Weather latest

Midlands Fire Service has said 14 fire engines remain at the scene

The Independent UK

Reform UK propose putting prison camps on A-listed Scottish historical sites

REFORM UK have proposed building pop-up prison camps on A-listed Scottish historical sites ...

The National (Scotland)

Alienware 15 (2026) review: exceptional performance at a remarkable price... just ignore the single-channel RAM

"Budget" and "Alienware". Polar opposites? Maybe, but this latest 15-inch gaming laptop from the premium brand has enough performance to keep even the most die-hard of value gaming enthusiasts happy.

TechRadar

We spend £1.6bn a year on subscriptions we don’t want — fast tracked UK Government policy promises to make cancelling them easier, and will make ‘phoney bargains’ illegal

Andy Burnham government tackling ‘phoney bargains’ and ‘making it as easy to leave a subscription as it is to join’

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5 key points from overlooked polling on Brexit Britain and Andy Burnham

THREE in four UK voters think that Britain’s best days are behind it, according to a major new poll ...

The National (Scotland)

The upcoming Amiga A1200 remake will ship with a special edition of an iconic UK gaming magazine, but only if you're an early bird

Retro Games Ltd has revealed that its first wave of Amiga THEA1200 microcomputer remakes will include a special edition copy of ZZAP! magazine in the UK.

GamesRadar

Firefighters spend second night battling ‘devastating’ New Forest blaze

Fire crews racing to contain fire and protect fragile heathland habitat that is ‘rarer than rainforest’

The Guardian - UK

Scottish Labour risk irrelevance with a leadership coronation not a contest

A SCOTTISH Labour councillor has complained to the UK equalities watchdog in the latest twist of the party’s bizarre leadership contest.

The National (Scotland)

Fantasy metal sensations Castle Rat prove why they're being touted as heavy metal's next big thing with epic Bloodstock set

Castle Rat have barely played a dozen gigs in the UK, but pulled a massive crowd for their early afternoon slot at Bloodstock

Metal Hammer

Rush to find solar eclipse glasses as UK high street stocks run short

Some online shoppers may have left it too late for deliveries – but you can still view partial eclipse indirectly without specs

The Guardian - UK

Swimming pools and car washes could be banned as drought declared across most of England

Nearly three-quarters of England and all of Wales plunged into drought as UK on the verge of fifth heatwave

The Independent UK

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International Business Times UK

Andy Burnham Targets 1 Million Young NEETs: Sickness Benefit Crackdown Proposed To Revive UK Jobs

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is tying his promise to revive UK jobs to a hard‑edged crackdown on sickness benefits for around one million young NEETs.

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s very challenging’: how the Duke of Westminster’s farm is taking on the climate crisis

Amid world pressure from heatwaves and fertiliser shortages, billionaire’s business has invested in circular farming and biomethane

Medical Daily

Heavy Drinking Was Linked to Higher Death Risk Regardless of Beverage Type in a Study of 340,000 Adults

A UK Biobank analysis of 340,924 adults found heavy drinking was linked to higher mortality whether people drank wine, beer, cider or spirits.

Euronews

Revolut bags full French banking licence in European growth push

Revolut's French banking licence follows the bank receiving its UK banking licence back in March 2026.

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Bangkok Post

UK radio broke rules in announcing king's death: watchdog

LONDON - A community radio station breached the rules after accidentally announcing the death of King Charles III in a May broadcast, a UK watchdog said on Monday.

The Independent UK

UK medicines regulator approves new weight loss pill

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The Conversation

As severe drought hits, the UK’s food system faces crisis – here’s how to change that

The UK is in the grip of a severe drought. England and Wales received only 9-10% of their normal rainfall in July, and for England it was the driest July since records began in 1836. A fifth heatwave has just been forecast. This is the shape of things to come…

Euronews

Record 230 migrants cross English Channel in single small boat, French officials say

Britain has been grappling with how to curb the perilous and politically contentious crossings, which in recent years have seen tens of thousands of migrants arriving annually on the shores of southeast England.

The National (Scotland)

Majority of accounts stoking far-right violence after summer attacks located overseas

The majority of posts that stoked violence in the wake of two stabbing attacks came from accounts based overseas, new analysis shows

Evening Standard

Grease legend Stockard Channing lives 'as a recluse' in London after devastating tragedy

The actress best known for playing the rebellious Rizzo in Grease now works in the UK theatre scene

The Independent UK

British defence startup building missile interceptors hits £2.5bn valuation - just two years after launching

Cambridge Aerospace develops interceptor systems to use against drones

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