Former Tory 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. The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2025
Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Ultra stick vacuum review: Is it as powerful as the brand claims? Samsung has dubbed this the most powerful vacuum in the UK - but does it pass the Standard Shopping test? Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2025
UK bosses to be banned from using NDAs to cover up misconduct at work Exclusive: Changes to workers’ rights bill will prohibit the silencing of staff who suffer harassment or discrimination The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2025
George Osborne was on No 10 list to be UK ambassador to US, Keir Starmer’s biographer says Sources confirm claim likely to cast further doubt among Labour MPs about judgment of Downing Street aides The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2025
The 12 best landscape locations for photographers in the UK Whether you’re visiting the UK for the first time or are a lifelong resident, you’ll want to make sure my favorite landscape locations are on your photography bucket list Digital Camera World · Jul 7, 2025
Hugely detailed Sonic the Hedgehog, dog and battleship designs see man crowned as UK latte art champion Ben Lewis first began working as a barista at Starbucks aged 16. The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2025
Wimbledon and British Open competitors aren’t the only ones at risk of these common elbow injuries Professional athletes from around the world spend years training to compete in some of the UK’s biggest summer sporting tournaments: Wimbledon and the British Open. But not all tournament hopefuls will make it to the finals — and some may even be forced to drop out due to a variety… The Conversation · Jul 7, 2025
Welcome to post-growth Europe – can anyone accept this new political reality? Across much of Europe, the engines of economic growth are sputtering. In its latest global outlook, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) sharply downgraded its forecasts for the UK and Europe, warning that the continent faces persistent economic bumps in the road. The Conversation · Jul 7, 2025
Starmer in race against time to secure Trump tariff carve-out as deadline looms Downing Street refused to say whether the government was confident that a deal to eliminate US tariffs on UK steel would be struck ahead of the deadline The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2025
Jaguar Land Rover sales tumble after pausing US exports Quarterly sales were also dragged down by the planned wind-down of the production of older Jaguar models. Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2025
Tony Blair thinktank worked with project developing ‘Trump Riviera’ Gaza plan Staff at former UK PM’s institute took part in calls as proposal led by US consulting firm and Israeli business people evolved The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2025
July 2025 shop closures - full list revealed A number of big names from the High Street will leave for good in the coming weeks Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2025
Common bacteria ‘fuels millions of cases of stomach cancer across the globe’ H. pylori is a type of bacteria that infects the lining of the stomach. Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2025
The common bacteria linked to ‘millions’ of stomach cancer cases H. pylori is a type of bacteria that infects the lining of the stomach The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2025
The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2025 100ml liquids limit scrapped at Birmingham and Edinburgh airport security Passengers warned ‘to check situation at their return airport’ as cabin baggage rules diverge
The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2025 France and UK expected to announce joint plan on small boat crossings Starmer and Macron could set out plans for a ‘one in, one out’ returns scheme for asylum seekers
The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2025 Voices: Building affordable homes would be a powerful way to generate growth for Britain COMMENT: With a new National Housing Bank in the works, and the government pledging £39bn for affordable homes, the UK has a chance to transform more than just the housing sector, says Charlie Nunn, CEO of Lloyds Banking Group
Euronews · Jul 7, 2025 UK vs Oasis: What's the story (morning glory) against the band's fans? A new study shows that not everyone is happy with Oasis' return and their fans. Why do they have such a bad reputation and is the backlash warranted?
The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2025 Flight of the non-doms: how worried should Labour be about the super-rich leaving the UK? Reports say wealthy elite are leaving over tax changes – prompting a possible rethink by Rachel Reeves – but hard data is tricky to find
Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2025 What are the protesting laws in the UK after Palestine Action were proscribed? Parliament has passed laws in recent years that provide police more authority to control protests, including the creation of new offences
The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2025 Labour’s pension plans remind me of communist China, says Lloyds chief Proposed £25bn megafunds will seek to create more long-term wealth for people
Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2025 ‘Discussions continue’ over US steel tariffs deal ahead of deadline, says No 10 US president Donald Trump has said he plans to start implementing tariffs on the US’s trade partners on July 9.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2025 UK steel firms on edge as talks to cut Trump tariffs near deadline British industry could still be hit by levy on exports to US as No 10 confirms deal on reduction not completed