Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin fires nuclear-capable missile that could reach US days after CIA chief’s visit ‘There is a concrete goal, and we will fulfil this task,’ Ukrainian president says The Independent UK · Aug 28
‘Nature thrives when given a chance’: restored Cheshire wetland now a haven for rare grebe Woolston Eyes in Warrington, a dumping ground for canal dredgings, has become best place in UK for black-necked grebe The Guardian - UK · Aug 28
Teen becomes first UK patient to receive dissolvable heart implant IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 28
Thousands of UK women have undiagnosed PTSD after childbirth each year, study finds Experts call for joined-up support through the postnatal period amid concerns GPs are not trained to spot symptoms The Guardian - UK · Aug 27
Search on for missing Britons in Nepal amid fears of new floods The UK has offered £5 million to help the Nepalese government. Evening Standard · Aug 27
Wet bank holiday forecast amid possible gales and thunder Heavy downpours are forecast for many, with gales possible in Scotland. Evening Standard · Aug 27
Teen girl has dissolvable heart implant fitted in UK first to chase rugby dream Lillie Yale faced having a metal implant to fix the hole in her heart, which would have meant giving up her favourite sport. Evening Standard · Aug 27
Teenage girl has dissolvable heart implant the size of 10p coin fitted in UK first Lillie Yale received the device, known as Memosorb, to treat an atrial septal defect: a hole in the wall that divides the two upper chambers of the heart The Independent UK · Aug 27
Skrill Casinos UK: Top casinos that accept Skrill Skrill isn’t a common payment option at online casinos, so we’ve sought out the top operators still accepting the e-wallet Evening Standard · Aug 27
UK Weather: Drayton Manor Shuts After Flooding as More Storms Threaten Bank Holiday Drayton Manor shut after flooding hit Staffordshire, as more rain, showers and stronger winds threaten the UK over the Bank Holiday weekend. International Business Times UK · Aug 27
Where To Watch Miss USA 2026: Start Time, Date, Streaming Details and How To Watch Live The Miss USA 2026 pageant celebrates its 75th anniversary with a live stream on Queen Beauty Network after The CW cancels its broadcast due to contractual issues. International Business Times UK · Aug 27
UK Settlement Grants Hit Highest Level Since 2010 as Nearly 200,000 Migrants Race To Beat Britain's Tightening Residency Rules The UK granted a record number of settlement permits in 2026, driven by policy changes and a surge in applications from Hong Kong and EU nationals, amid ongoing political debate. International Business Times UK · Aug 27
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Face Backlash Over Alleged $12K-Per-Hour Jet Flight To Relocate to UK Prince Harry and Meghan Markle face backlash over an alleged $12,000-per-hour private jet flight to the UK as they relocate from California for an extended stay. International Business Times UK · Aug 27
Mammograms could be used to identify heart disease in women, study finds Coronary heart disease kills twice as many women as breast cancer in the UK each year The Independent UK · Aug 27
Marie Claire · Aug 27 Prince Harry’s Cousin Shares Thoughts on His “Exciting” Return and What Meghan Markle Might Be Able to Give Her Advice About Lady Eliza Spencer is the first family member of Harry's to comment on the Duke of Sussex's return to England.
The Independent UK · Aug 27 Brexit cost creative sector £208m and thousands of jobs, figures show The study highlighted that smaller and mid-scale touring had been ‘disproportionately affected’
International Business Times UK · Aug 27 Russia Warns UK It Is 'Playing With Fire' as CIA Chief Reportedly Warns Moscow Not To Attack NATO Russia has warned the UK of potential retaliation against British military facilities due to its support for Ukraine, following the UK's decision to share missile technology with Kyiv.
The Independent UK · Aug 27 Plug-in solar panels are now available in the UK – but do they save money? The launch of plug-in solar has been widely anticipated. Here, Jeff Meyer takes a look at the potential savings you could make
International Business Times UK · Aug 27 Three UK Airports Hit by Cyberattack: 8.7m Customers' Data Was Accessed, With Parking, Wi-Fi and Car Details Exposed A cyberattack on three UK airports accessed data linked to 8.7 million people, including emails, phone numbers and vehicle details
TechRadar · Aug 27 Will plug-in solar panels affect your home insurance? An expert explains what you should know before fitting them Plug-in solar panels are now legal in the UK, but make sure you have all the facts before fitting them.
The Economic Times · Aug 27 Google agrees to settle UK app developers' lawsuit for $353 million The claim, which was previously valued at just over £1 billion, sought compensation on behalf of developers who sold apps on Google's Play Store in the United Kingdom. Lawyers for academic Barry Rodger, who led the case, alleged Google had abused its dominant position to prevent developers from distributing apps…
The Economic Times · Aug 27 A step away from warpath? Russia and UK can just stumble into war Russia is escalating its warnings against Britain over London’s military support for Ukraine, including the transfer of technology that could allow Kyiv to manufacture Storm Shadow missiles domestically. Moscow has warned that British military assets in Ukraine and beyond could become targets if British weapons are used against Russian territory.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 27 Declaring Scottish independence without UK agreement 'just not feasible', SNP MP says PROPOSALS for Scotland to declare independence without a referendum or agreement from Westminster are “just not feasible”, the SNP’s foreign…
The Conversation · Aug 27 Want to imagine a better future? Write a poem This roundup of The Conversation’s environment coverage was first published in our award-winning weekly climate action newsletter, Imagine.