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Tourism minister: Britain must boost visitors from home and away

The Man Who Pays His Way: Chris Bryant does some work experience in the tourism industry in Cornwall

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025

UK, French and German leaders press Israel over Gaza aid after Macron backs a Palestinian state

The leaders of Britain, France, and Germany have demanded Israel allow unrestricted aid into Gaza to end a “humanitarian catastrophe."

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025

UK, France and Germany demand ‘end’ to war in Gaza and aid to be allowed in immediately

PM has called Israel’s military escalation in Gaza ‘disproportionate’ and the lack of food aid ‘indefensible’

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025

VPN demand skyrockets in the UK as age verification checks are enforced

Proton VPN confirmed an hourly increase in sign-ups of over 1,400% starting from July 25, 2025, as Brits get ready to workaround new age checks.

TechRadar · Jul 25, 2025

As the UK reviews the pension age again, could more time off when you’re young compensate for later retirement?

The retirement age keeps creeping up. In the UK, the state pension is currently paid to people at 66, but that’s set to rise to 67 in the next couple of years, and a move to 68 might come sooner than previously planned after the government launched a review.

The Conversation · Jul 25, 2025

As Spotify moves to video, the environmental footprint of music streaming hits the high notes

Spotify currently has 675 million active users. Now, as it expands into video for music streaming and as more people use Spotify, the app’s environmental footprint is set to increase.

The Conversation · Jul 25, 2025

I walked 50 miles in these Keen summer hiking boots — and I'd choose these over Merrells any day of the week

After over 50 miles of walking in the Keen Hightrail Mids, these sneaker-style hiking boots are my new go-to for 3-season expeditions.

Tom’s Guide · Jul 25, 2025

Brits can get around Discord's age verification thanks to Death Stranding's photo mode, bypassing the measure introduced with the UK's Online Safety Act. We tried it and it works—thanks, Kojima

The UK's new act blocks access to adult content without identification. Turns out, you only need a copy of Death Stranding and a phone to get around it.

PC Gamer · Jul 25, 2025

I live in the Cotswolds – here’s why Americans are obsessed

As JD Vance plots a visit to the region, Sian Lewis explores its enduring appeal for tourists from across the pond

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025

Channel crossings: life in ‘microcamps’ on the French border, and how they are changing crossing attempts

I have spent the past two years examining the living conditions in informal refugee camps along the northern coast of France as part of an ongoing research project on borders. These sites are where people gather before attempting to cross the Channel to the UK.

The Conversation · Jul 25, 2025