Obesity fuelling UK’s sleep problems as apnoea cases soar by 214% in decade Sleep apnoea is a sleep disorder that causes repeated breathing interruptions during sleep The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025
EU and UK lower price cap on Russian oil in bid to curb Kremlin’s war on Ukraine EU’s foreign policy chief says latest sanctions package is ‘one of the strongest’ to date The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2025
UK Sombr Tour Tickets Are Now Live: Who Is The 20-Year-Old Rising Artist And Info About New Shows Tickets for the European and UK leg of Sombr's tour are live following the internet-heartthrob's breakout success this year. International Business Times UK · Jul 18, 2025
It doesn’t have to be welfare versus warfare. Changes that make tax fairer could fund both Historically, UK spending on defence has often been pitted against welfare, education and local government. But at a time when the government has pledged to meet Nato’s target for defence spending – 5% of GDP in the next decade, up from around 2.3% – it appears to be offering a… The Conversation · Jul 18, 2025
The Guardian view on the cultural life of trees: we must protect our natural heritage Editorial: From Shakespeare to Radiohead, ancient woodlands have shaped the UK’s creative landscape. They deserve to be celebrated The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2025
Reform UK’s Zia Yusuf blames team for ‘like’ on anti-semitic post Nigel Farage is facing calls to sack the former Reform UK chair – now head of its ‘Doge unit’ The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025
Met Office Issues UK Thunderstorm Warning This Weekend: How To Prepare For Any Weather This Festival Season Thunderstorm warnings have been issued across most of England this weekend despite the unusually hot, dry weather experienced recently, leaving festival goers wondering whether they should pack their sunglasses or wellies. International Business Times UK · Jul 18, 2025
UK sanctions Russian spies over deadly Ukraine theatre strike and cyber campaigns The British Foreign Office also linked Russia's intelligence agency to a cyber sabotage campaign across Europe and the US, targeting institutions, elections and public health programmes. Euronews · Jul 18, 2025
Police confirm that their much-publicised investigation into Kneecap's Glastonbury set is closed, the band have no case to answer, and no further action will be taken "One element of the political policing intimidation attempt is over", Kneecap say in social media post Louder · Jul 18, 2025
Mid-range OLED mayhem! The successor to my beloved OLED TV is being sidelined in the UK, in favor of cheaper and more expensive models I liked Philips' OLED TV so much I'm on my second, but I can't get a third with going higher or lower TechRadar · Jul 18, 2025
Perseids Meteor Shower Illuminates the Night — What's Behind the Dazzling Display And Where To Catch It Catch the 2025 Perseids meteor shower lighting up the UK skies. Discover the science behind the spectacle, peak dates, and top viewing tips for stargazers this summer. International Business Times UK · Jul 18, 2025
Subaru aims at Land Rover buyers with three of seven new EVs Subaru Uncharted (yes, that’s what it’s called) compact SUV, plus new range-topping E-Outback EV and revised Subaru Solterra all here next year The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025
UK bank profits in focus as lenders await critical motor finance court ruling Lloyds Banking Group will kick off the sector’s half-year earnings with its results on Thursday, followed by NatWest Group on Friday. Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2025
UK police to take no action against Kneecap after ‘terrorism’ investigation Irish trio calls probe ‘state intimidation’ after band member taken to court over pro-Palestine message at Glastonbury. Al Jazeera · Jul 18, 2025
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025 Warning over taking certain medication with you on holiday From legal pitfalls to temperature-sensitive drugs, here’s how to travel safely and legally with your medication
The Conversation · Jul 18, 2025 Automatic voter registration: a huge step forward for democracy – and a chance to bring missing millions into elections The UK government has announced planned changes to elections which it claims to be “the boldest and most ambitious change to our democracy for decades”. This includes extending the franchise to 16- and 17-year-olds at parliamentary elections – but also other important reforms such as automatic voter registration.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 18, 2025 UK welcome for Israeli military chief responsible for Gaza slaughter AN Israeli military chief who has overseen the slaughter of thousands of Palestinians is visiting the UK.
Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2025 Reform UK loses another by-election called after councillor quit days into role Despite the loss, Nigel Farage’s party was able to add three new councillors to its ranks in elections held in Kent and Essex
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025 ‘Why take the risk?’ Readers push back on Rachel Reeves’s savings shake-up YOUR VIEWS: Rachel Reeves’s plan to nudge savers towards investing has met fierce resistance from readers, especially older ones, who say they already earn strong returns from cash ISAs and don’t want to risk losing money
The Conversation · Jul 18, 2025 Bluetongue outbreak endangers UK livestock – what you need to know about the virus A tiny midge, no bigger than a pinhead, is bringing UK farming to its knees. The culprit? A strain of the bluetongue virus that’s never been seen before.
The Conversation · Jul 18, 2025 Going on holiday? What you need to know about taking your meds with you As summer holidays begin, many travellers are packing more than just swimsuits and sunscreen – for millions, medicines are essential. But taking them abroad isn’t always simple. From legal pitfalls to temperature-sensitive drugs, here’s how to travel safely and legally with your medication.
The Conversation · Jul 18, 2025 Britain’s ban on lead ammunition could save tens of thousands of birds from poisoning The UK’s environment minister Emma Hardy has announced a ban on toxic lead ammunition to protect Britain’s countryside. This ban includes the sale and use for hunting of both lead shotgun ammunition (each cartridge of which contains hundreds of small lead pellets called “shot”), used mainly for hunting small game…
The Conversation · Jul 18, 2025 Afghan data leak: how selective state secrecy and cover-ups can harm civilians In 2022, somebody in the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) mistakenly shared a spreadsheet containing the personal information associated with 18,714 Afghans and their family members. This data breach, and the efforts to cover it up, raises serious questions about state secrecy, blame-shifting and accountability.
International Business Times UK · Jul 18, 2025 UK Flash Floods Threat Possible As Heatwave Persists and Storm Risk Rises Flash flood warnings issued as scorching UK heatwave triggers thunderstorms. Met Office urges public to prepare for sudden downpours and travel disruption.
Euronews · Jul 18, 2025 Direct London-to-Berlin trains move closer under new UK-Germany treaty A planned London–Berlin rail route aims to offer a greener, faster alternative to air travel.