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Close UK-France relationship a ‘game changer’ says Macron

Sir Keir Starmer hosted Emmanuel Macron in Downing Street as he pushed for further joint action to tackle the small boats crisis.

Evening Standard · Jul 9, 2025

Should the UK name heatwaves like storms? It won’t make people take them more seriously

The UK Met Office has given storms forenames for the past decade as part of an effort to raise public awareness of extreme weather before it strikes. Heatwaves are becoming increasingly frequent and severe due to greenhouse gas emissions, predominantly from burning fossil fuel, which are raising global temperatures by…

The Conversation · Jul 9, 2025

UK government’s deal with Google ‘dangerously naive’, say campaigners

Company to provide free technology and ‘upskill’ civil servants but concerns raised over UK data being held on US servers

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2025

UK Government backs staying on X despite Grok AI's pro-Hitler posts

THE UK Government has backed remaining on Twitter/X despite its AI bot sharing a series of pro-Hitler messages ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 9, 2025

High time to end the EV myths putting drivers off the switch to clean transport

Research shows many drivers still think EVs need gearboxes or that they wear out faster than petrol or diesel vehicles

Evening Standard · Jul 9, 2025

London bracing for water restrictions as drought grips UK

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The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2025

Has the Trump-Putin bromance finally run its course?

US president appears to have run out of patience with his Russian counterpart – but how that transmits into practical support for Kyiv remains to be seen

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2025

Obesity care: why “eat less, move more” advice is failing

For years, people living with obesity have been given the same basic advice: eat less, move more. But while this mantra may sound simple, it’s not only ineffective for many, it can be deeply misleading and damaging.

The Conversation · Jul 9, 2025

Trump's tariffs could send coffee prices even higher, warns Lavazza - as US President threatens Brazil with 50% tax

Lavazza chairman Giuseppe Lavazza says the coffee industry has faced ‘exceptional volatility’

Evening Standard · Jul 9, 2025

Special UK visas would carry 'national security risks', Rachel Reeves is warned

The Chancellor is reportedly considering introducing a special visa for rich foreigners who could invest in Britain

Evening Standard · Jul 9, 2025