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'Let Them Play!': Fury as UK Schools Ban Outdoor Breaks as Kids Forced to Stay Inside During Heatwaves

UK schools are forcing pupils indoors during heatwaves, citing safety, but experts and parents warn it's damaging kids' health and development. 'Let them play!'

International Business Times UK · Jul 11, 2025

Festival Season Isn’t Over Yet – Here Are 7 that You Can Still Get Tickets For

From music to the arts, these UK festivals are almost here

Marie Claire · Jul 11, 2025

Rainfall in Yorkshire and north-east England: What is the latest data?

There have been 47 days so far in 2025 when no rainfall was measured at all in this part of the UK.

Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2025

Russia sees France as its 'chief enemy' in Europe, says head of French army

Moscow has named France its “chief enemy in Europe”, the head of the French army, General Thierry Burkhard, said on Friday. He linked the move to Paris’s backing of Ukraine since Russia invaded in 2022.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 11, 2025

Pinarello Grevil F launch - is this the Pinarello gravel bike you should buy?

Whilst it's not as light, aero or expensive as the Dogma GR, could its geo, forgiving ride quality, features, and integrated accessories make this a far more versatile off-road choice?

Cycling Weekly · Jul 11, 2025

Thousands of BBC jobs at risk as broadcaster considers major outsourcing drive

Exclusive: BBC understood to be speaking to US tech giants as it desperately seeks cost savings

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2025

Bluesky’s bringing in UK age verification – expect other social networks to follow

The Online Safety Act starts to bite, and it applies to all kinds of social networks and services.

T3 · Jul 11, 2025

Why the UK is seeing an increase in ladybirds as swarm stops play at Lord’s

Experts say ‘high aphid numbers and warm weather’ is causing the increase

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025

Meta to pay $1 million to bolster UK government’s AI workforce

One of the world’s biggest tech and artificial intelligence (AI) companies will front a $1 million (€854,000) grant for the UK government to develop new technologies.

Euronews · Jul 11, 2025

The Business of Glastonbury: What the Festival Reveals about UK Spending, Streaming and Fan Behavior

Glastonbury Festival can tell us more than just who the most popular artists are right now. Let's take a look at what else it reveals.

International Business Times UK · Jul 11, 2025