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Small boat migrant crossings: What the numbers tell us about 2026 so far

Some 14,526 migrants have arrived in the UK by crossing the Channel in small boats so far in 2026

The Independent UK · Aug 3

Channel crossings by migrants in 2026: What we know so far

An average of 67 migrants per boat have made the journey this year, with 72 per boat in July.

Evening Standard · Aug 3

New Look appoints new boss amid online shopping and loyalty drive

The high street retailer, which has 309 shops in the UK, has named Lynda Petherick as its new chief executive officer.

Evening Standard · Aug 3

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Reform deputy leader Richard Tice under investigation over 'Israel debate'

The parliamentary commissioner for standards confirmed Richard Tice was being investigated

Evening Standard · Aug 3

Megadeth announce first UK headlining tour since 2015 plus European dates, Black Label Society and Testament supporting

Dave Mustaine’s departing thrashers are bringing their farewell tour across the pond

Metal Hammer · Aug 3

The percentage of UK households that wouldn’t comply with a hosepipe ban – revealed

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The Independent UK · Aug 3

UK manufacturing sector reveals slowdown in growth

A rise in new business and export orders helped maintain growing demand and strong production over the month.

Evening Standard · Aug 3

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Can the Royal Navy legally stop the boats?

ANALYSIS: Reform UK has pledged to send the Royal Navy into the Channel to intercept all migrant boats there and return them to France or Belgium. Sean O’Grady and Athena Stavrou consider whether it’s even possible

The Independent UK · Aug 3

SNP demands Royal Mail investigation after ‘appalling’ service shown in new figures

The SNP has called on the UK Government to order an investigation into Royal Mail after new figures showed what it described as…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 3

UK cases of fuel theft surge amid price hike and Middle East conflict

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The Independent UK · Aug 3

Britain's 2027 Money Warning: How a Closed Strait of Hormuz Could Hit Your Wallet

Ernst & Young warns that the UK could face a recession if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, impacting inflation and economic growth. The closure affects global energy markets and UK households.

International Business Times UK · Aug 3

Temperatures to hit 35C on Monday as Met Office forecasts when UK will finally cool

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The Independent UK · Aug 3

Teenager’s success story as he becomes Centrepoint's student of the year

A teenager who arrived in the UK alone after a dangerous journey across Europe says he now feels “happy” and “proud” after rebuilding his…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 3

Extreme heat driving British tourists away from the Med. Here’s where they’re going instead

Norway, Canada and Scotland have seen a rise in summer holiday searches

The Independent UK · Aug 3

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Metal Hammer · Aug 3

"There was a guy shooting at us from his balcony. It turned out he’d been sniffing glue." The story of the UK's only top-10 nu metal hit

A's Nothing bore all the hallmarks of a nu metal banger - but its creators couldn't have been further from the genre

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3

Restore leader accuses Farage of ‘outright lying’ over pact offer but says his party ‘remains open’ – as it happened

Rupert Lowe says no talks have taken place after the Reform UK leader said he was ‘open to conversation’ on some sort of electoral deal

The Independent UK · Aug 3

Baby boy becomes first UK child to have pioneering surgery for rare condition while still in womb

The historic procedure took place earlier this year, as a UK mother underwent surgery over in Texas

The Independent UK · Aug 3

Thunderstorms mapped: Where Met Office weather warning is in effect

Flood alerts have been issued in Scotland with a thunderstorm warning in place, but southern England still waits for rain

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The Guardian - UK · Aug 3

Former navy officer criticises Reform plan to use military to stop small boats

Retired commander says policy lacks substance as party accused of trying to distract from Nigel Farage’s scandals

The Economic Times · Aug 3

Global Market: UK growth at risk as EY flags inflation surge from Hormuz disruption

According to Reuters, EY expects the UK economy to expand by 0.8% in 2026 if the vital shipping route reopens by the end of September, before growing 1.2% in 2027 under its base-case scenario.

Evening Standard · Aug 3

Petition after managers who invested £150,000 in London pub are told to leave

A petition calling on Star Pubs, part of Heineken UK, to allow the managers of the much-loved Park Tavern in Southfields to remain at the venue has gained more than a thousand signatures

Evening Standard · Aug 3

Shell to sell European onshore renewables business to TotalEnergies

The FTSE 100 energy giant said the deal will include assets in the UK, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 3

Reform UK's 'reheated' Channel military operation slammed as legality questioned

Reform UK wants to launch “the largest military operation in the English Channel since World War Two” to stop small boat arrivals from France

TechRadar · Aug 3

Vodafone completes £4.3 billion VodafoneThree takeover, promises to 'move faster' and 'deliver better connectivity' for customers across the UK

£4.3 billion deal sees Vodafone complete buyout and become full owner of VodafoneThree.

Evening Standard · Aug 3

France will have to take migrants if they are picked up by Navy, says Zia Yusuf

Reform UK has called for ‘the largest military operation in the English Channel since World War Two’.

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