On a roll: Who Gives a Crap toilet paper co-founder aims for ‘world domination’ Simon Griffiths on how the ethical Australian brand hopes to grow further after getting into the UK’s Tesco The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2025
Time over for banker remorse? Labour must beware relying on the City for economic growth Financial crisis of 2008 should not be forgotten as reinflation of banking industry could hurt other priority sectors The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2025
Number of British acts at European music festivals plummets since Brexit Fans in France, Spain, Germany and Denmark set to miss out this summer The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2025
Are 16-year-old voters the key to future-proofing democracy? In the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer's Labour government has announced plans to lower the voting age from 18 to 16 for all future elections, in a bid to "modernise democracy". But for the handful of other countries who have made the move, results have been mixed. Radio France Internationale · Jul 27, 2025
Taliban fighters 'have been brought to the UK on secret airlift flights' after Afghanistan data breach Earlier this month, a database containing the details of 100,000 Afghans who had applied for sanctuary in the UK was mistakenly leaked Evening Standard · Jul 27, 2025
Russia has also declared war on literature. Look at what’s happening and be warned Books – on LGBT themes or Ukraine – are Moscow’s target this time. And there as elsewhere, self-censorship is amplifying oppressors’ work, says journalist Anna Aslanyan The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2025
President of European Commission meets Swinney ahead of Trump visit Ursula von der Leyen met with John Swinney on Saturday to discuss the UK’s relationship with the European Union, and the wars in Gaza and Ukraine. Evening Standard · Jul 27, 2025
BMW backs hydrogen for transport with first series production car in 2028 — Is H2 the future after all? BMW has been trialling FCEVs with a pilot run of vehicles based on X5 since 2023. Fortune · Jul 27, 2025
UK pensions: will you have to retire later or pay in more? A new review could bring big changes, from earlier auto enrolment and later retirement to flexible pensions that can help save for a house deposit The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2025
Blue gold: how a Ghana mine’s troubles hit workers and UK politicians – and could cost British taxpayers Exclusive: London-based firm with heavyweight backing received £3.3m loan from Treasury fund for start-ups The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2025
"We were sunbathing together outside of the dressing rooms": Thirty years ago, R.E.M. befriended a young British band and helped steer them on the path to greatness The Athens, Georgia quartet had hand-picked a stellar support bill on the UK leg of the Monster tour, but there was one group to which they became mentors and friends Louder · Jul 27, 2025
Women’s Euro 2025 final to cap £800m boost for UK supermarkets, pubs and retailers Sunday’s England v Spain match set to be most-watched women’s football match in UK history, benefiting food, drink and hospitality industries The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2025
Edinburgh University had ‘outsized’ role in creating racist scientific theories, inquiry finds Exclusive: Investigation finds one of Britain’s oldest and most prestigious universities benefited from transatlantic slavery and was haven for white supremacist theories The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2025
Trump unloads in late-night rants threatening to prosecute news networks, Beyonce, Oprah and Kamala Harris The president, who is currently touring his golf resorts in the UK, baselessly alleged they ‘BROKE THE LAW’ The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2025
The National (Scotland) · Jul 27, 2025 Pressure grows for Keir Starmer as SNP threaten to force Palestine recognition vote THE SNP has threatened to “force a vote” and bring forward legislation for the UK to recognise Palestinian statehood, in a bid to heap further…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 27, 2025 'Spineless': Quarter of Keir Starmer's Cabinet blasted Donald Trump's last UK trip A QUARTER of Keir Starmer’s “spineless” Cabinet slammed Donald Trump’s first state visit to the UK.
FourFourTwo · Jul 27, 2025 England vs Spain live streams: How to watch Women's Euro 2025 final online and on TV The Euro 2025 final sees the Lionesses face the world champions in Basel – here are the TV and streaming details for England vs Spain today.
The Guardian - US · Jul 27, 2025 Trump news at a glance: president tells Europe to ‘stop the windmills’ ahead of EU and UK trade talks Donald Trump also criticises European leaders on immigration ahead of crunch meeting with Ursula von der Leyen. Key US politics stories from 26 July 2025
The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2025 King’s 1965 schoolboy Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition recreated by students Charles was 16 when he and four other Gordonstoun pupils spent four days trekking through the Cairngorms for their silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards.
The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2025 SNP threaten to force Palestine recognition vote as Starmer faces pressure over Gaza Sir Keir has faced mounting pressure after French President Emmanuel Macron announced France would formally recognise Palestine
The Guardian - AU · Jul 26, 2025 Wong calls withholding aid from civilians ‘morally’ wrong – as it happened This blog is now closed
AAP · Jul 26, 2025 Australia-UK treaty unlikely to sink subs deal with US Commentators are being urged against over-analysing the timing of a 50-year arrangement between Australia and the UK, as the US reviews a major submarines deal.
The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2025 Rare Hulk stretch toy sells for thousands of pounds at auction The toy, which appears to be one of only 30 known examples of the original Hulk stretch figure from 1979 known to still exist, sold for £3,900.
Benzinga · Jul 26, 2025 'Great To Be in Scotland': Trump Kicks Off Golf-Filled Getaway President Donald Trump touched down in Scotland on Friday evening for a private four-day visit, marking his return to a country where he has long-standing personal and business ties.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2025 Get early retirees off the golf course and back to work – why early retirement isn’t good for UK plc Giving up work in your 50s is a wealthy indulgence that should be discouraged – the new pension commission needs to widen its remit