Business confidence in Scotland at highest level in eight months BUSINESS confidence has risen to its highest level in eight months, according to a Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) survey ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 8, 2025
Liverpool mobile greengrocer to reach ‘food deserts’ with aid of mapping tool Government-funded pilot in areas where it’s ‘easier to buy a vape than an apple’ may be extended across UK The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2025
UK politics live: Cooper refuses to criticise Macron’s Brexit swipe after more migrants arrive in Dover Several migrants, wearing life jackets, were brought ashore by Border Force to Dover, Kent, on Friday The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025
France's Macron visits UK with migration, Ukraine topping the agenda The French leader is set to arrive in Britain on Tuesday for a three-day state visit blending political talks and royal ceremony. Euronews · Jul 8, 2025
I found out by chance my Citroen DS3 has a ‘stop drive’ recall over airbag I only bought it three weeks ago and have not received any communication from the company about a repair The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2025
UK airports prepare for busiest-ever summer – and these are the peak dates Exclusive: Fridays in July and August see the biggest crowds at five top airports, while at Gatwick landings and take-offs will be just 65 seconds apart The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025
Macron to co-chair Ukraine talks while in UK for state visit Emmanuel Macron is expected for a three-day state visit in the UK starting Tuesday, when he will address parliament. The French president will also co-chair a summit with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and European leaders to discuss boosting Ukraine's defences. Radio France Internationale · Jul 8, 2025
Is the EU doing enough to integrate Ukrainian defence tech into its rearmament plans? A promising first step but Ukraine is still not included in the “common planning” that the European Union is doing regarding its rearmament plans, an expert tells Euronews Next. Euronews · Jul 8, 2025
France's Macron makes a state visit to the UK with migration and Ukraine on the agenda French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in Britain on Tuesday for a three-day state visit blending royal pageantry and political talks The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025
France's Macron Kicks Off Pomp-filled UK State Visit French President Emmanuel Macron begins a three-day state visit to Britain on Tuesday, which will see him address parliament and try to rekindle a purportedly warm relationship with King Charles III. The French leader will hold several meetings with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who promised to reset relations with… International Business Times · Jul 8, 2025
Wage growth in Europe: Which jobs have seen the biggest increases? Euronews Business takes a closer look at wage growth for the 25 largest occupations in the UK, Germany, France, and the Netherlands. Euronews · Jul 8, 2025
UK Government-subsidised restaurant to be launched in Scotland A state-subsidised restaurant is to open in Scotland to provide “universal access” to nutritious and sustainably-produced food in social settings The National (Scotland) · Jul 8, 2025
How best to view the Delta Aquariid meteor shower as spectacle hits UK this week The annual Delta Aquariid meteor shower will be active from July 12 to August 23 with the peak of the meteor shower towards the end of July. The National (Scotland) · Jul 8, 2025
'What do they stand for?': What we learned about Labour from new poll of 7000 voters LABOUR are losing their “loyal, long-term voters” amid a series of broken promises, U-turns and a perceived lack of respect for the public from… The National (Scotland) · Jul 8, 2025
Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2025 Macron promises 'concrete' co-operation on migration as Starmer under pressure to stop Channel crossings In the week before the French President’s visit, more than 2,000 migrants made the perilous journey across the English Channel
The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2025 Ministers in talks with City over climate finance for disaster-hit nations The Foreign Secretary has pledged £12 million from the Government’s tightened aid budget in a bid to enable faster payouts,
Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2025 King to highlight vital bond with France over threats that ‘know no borders’ Action on small boat crossings is expected to top the agenda at a UK-France summit on Thursday
Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2025 Business confidence at highest level in eight months, RBS finds Private sector activity also had its strongest rise since November, the RBS growth tracker found.
The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2025 Mother of two becomes first UK patient to receive ‘groundbreaking’ new diabetes drug New drug offers future hope that people with type 1 diabetes will not need to take insulin
Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2025 China and US ‘should be in toughest tier’ of foreign influence scheme The UK must also engage with Beijing economically ‘even if this prompts retaliation’ from the White House, the Chatham House report says.
Louder · Jul 7, 2025 "Sometimes you’ve got to shake up expectations." Idlewild announce first new album in six years: listen to anthemic first single Stay Out Of Place The release of Idlewild's self-titled tenth album later this year will be accompanied by a UK tour
The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2025 Date set for millions of phones across UK to receive emergency alert test The Emergency Alert System will be tested at 3.00pm on 7 September
The National (Scotland) · Jul 7, 2025 Everyone in the UK set to get emergency alert to their phone MOBILE phones in the UK will be sent an emergency alert message later this year ...
International Business Times UK · Jul 7, 2025 Who is Marcus Farkana: UK Teen Jailed in Dubai for Holiday Fling With 17-Year-Old Tourist Finally Free Marcus Fakana, 18, jailed in Dubai over a teen relationship, is now free. His ordeal highlights UAE morality laws. Find out why UK tourists should beware.
Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2025 Tory ex-cabinet minister David Jones joins Reform UK David Jones, who served as Welsh secretary under David Cameron between 2012 and 2014, announced he was joining Nigel Farage’s party on Monday.