The Italian pharmacy skincare brand UK shoppers are about to discover - and what to try first The pharmacist-led skincare brand betting on personalisation over one-size-fits-all Woman & Home · Aug 27
Andy Burnham wants to ‘move things forward’ in solving Stormont budget crisis The Prime Minister is undertaking his first visit to Northern Ireland since entering Downing Street. Evening Standard · Aug 27
British Gas starts free competition to win £500 plug-in solar panels — as Argos beats Amazon and Currys to stock the UK's first kits It's now legal to install your own plug-in solar kits in the UK, and you can get started right away. TechRadar · Aug 27
Bulletin PM briefing: Second Nepal flood fears and Butcher of Bosnia dead Nepal flash flood death toll rises amid fears over second disaster. Russia says UK is ‘playing with fire’ as it threatens military bases. Who was Ratko Mladic? Butcher of Bosnia dies in prison aged 84. Another US aircraft carrier heading to Middle East as Trump makes Iran war vow. Teacher… The Independent UK · Aug 27
Number of asylum seekers living in hotels across UK halves in a year Home Office was housing 16,021 asylum seekers across 160 hotels at end of June, while small boat crossings down 23% The Guardian - UK · Aug 27
How to watch Fontaines D.C. headline this weekend's Reading Festival Fontaines D.C. will headline the Friday night slot at this weekend’s Reading Festival. Here’s how you can catch the action Louder · Aug 27
Brexit and ‘Boris-wave’ spark record surge in applications for British citizenship Uncertainty over future immigration policy may be driving applications for British citizenship The Independent UK · Aug 27
Pernod Ricard India sales rise 7% in FY26; IPO plan under discussion Pernod Ricard reported seven percent sales growth in India for fiscal year twenty twenty six. The company is discussing a potential initial public offering in its second largest market. Global sales saw a decline while India demonstrated strong consumer demand and premiumization. The India-UK Free Trade Agreement is expected to… The Economic Times · Aug 27
9 monster milestones that helped shape home cinema: VHS, DVD, Dolby Atmos and more As physical media has a bit of a moment, we look at notable firsts in home cinema's many formats What Hi-Fi? · Aug 27
Cyberattack hits 3 UK airports, data of 8.7m customers leaked; spokesperson says 'no operational disruption' The UK's three major airports Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands have been hit by a cyber-attack. Hackers accessed the personal data of about 8.7 million customers, The Guardian reported. The Times of India · Aug 27
Three UK airports hit by cyber-attack with data of 8.7m customers accessed Company that runs Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands hubs says passenger safety is unaffected The Guardian - UK · Aug 27
40 Migrant Children Remain Missing From UK Asylum Hotels in 'Significant' Child Protection Failure A parliamentary report reveals that 40 migrant children remain missing from UK asylum hotels, raising significant child protection concerns and prompting calls for government action. International Business Times UK · Aug 27
UK asylum applications drop by more than a fifth, new government data shows Separately, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said the government had scored its lowest ranking with its policies for migrants and asylum seekers. Euronews · Aug 27
The National (Scotland) · Aug 27 'Scam' Scotch whisky company forced to close by High Court order A “SCAM” Scotch whisky business has been shut down by the UK Government ...
The Independent UK · Aug 27 Argos becomes first UK retailer to sell plug-in solar panels The cheapest plug-in solar you can buy is £599 – here’s what to know
The Economic Times · Aug 27 UK settlement rules: Indians top ILR and citizenship grants as tighter norms loom Indian nationals topped UK settlement and citizenship applications last year. Proposed rules will double the residency period required for permanent settlement. Indians and Pakistanis received the most British citizenship grants during this period. Visitor visa and graduate route extensions for Indians saw a decline.
MyLifeXP · Aug 27 When Is Raksha Bandhan 2026? Shubh Muhurat Times Across the World Raksha Bandhan is a festival that brings brothers and sisters closer. Even when families live in different cities or countries, they try to celebrate the day together. In 2026, the date can look different depending on where you live. This is mainly because India and other countries have different time…
TechRadar · Aug 27 Can't install plug-in solar panels? No problem — I've hand-picked 12 solar-powered gadgets to brighten your home and save you money anyway Plug-in solar panels are now legal in the UK, but they won't work for every home, so I've put together a list of top solar-powered gadgets you can use anywhere.
Evening Standard · Aug 27 Millions set to hit the roads over bank holiday weekend after thunderstorms The RAC has estimated that 20 million leisure trips will be made by car between Friday and Monday August 31
The National (Scotland) · Aug 27 Information watchdog launches bid to take Scottish Government to Supreme Court SCOTLAND'S Information Commissioner is appealing to the UK’s highest court for the first time in a bid to overturn a Freedom of Information…
The Independent UK · Aug 27 71% of UK’s tradespeople consider switching to electric vans, according to survey 71 per cent of UK tradespeople consider switching to electric with sparkies, brickies and younger trades keenest to plug in
The Guardian - UK · Aug 27 Bots and bargains: Zara owner launches cut-price Lefties in UK to rival Primark First robot-assisted outlet opens in Liverpool to take on Shein and supermarkets in clothing, shoes and homewares
The Guardian - US · Aug 27 Marketing meltdown: why has Andrew Garfield’s new film suddenly added Robin Hood? Paul Greengrass drama The Uprising was supposed to be a historical epic about the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381 – but a strange new campaign has inserted a surprising figure
The Independent UK · Aug 27 Latest Lepas L6 EV revealed with 279-mile range – with more models on the way Chery’s fourth UK brand is readying its second model, with the L4, a possible Lepas 2 supermini and more electric versions already in the pipeline