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Heatwave hits UK high streets as shopper numbers fall

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The Independent UK

Retailers yet to feel ‘Burnham bounce’ as heatwave keeps shoppers away

Total UK footfall was down 2.1% on a year earlier, but an improvement on the 3.4% drop seen in June, according to British Retail Consortium (BRC)-Sensormatic data

The Independent UK

July heatwave keeps shoppers at home in blow for high street

Total UK footfall was down 2.1% year-on-year in July amid soaring temperatures, figures suggest.

Evening Standard

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"The Beatles are the gods of rock!" How four Japanese schoolboys fell in love with The Beatles 50 years ago and fulfilled a dream by visiting the UK for their own magical mystery tour

How the world's most wholesome Beatles fans lived out their dreams with a Fab Four pilgrimage

Louder

Badenoch vows to put forward ‘serious Tory candidate’ in Clacton to face Reform UK – on one condition

The Conservative Party leader made the pledge in an open letter to Clacton voters a week before the by-election

The Independent UK

Chuwi UniBook review: New Intel silicon makes it an affordable laptop, but it comes with a few caveats

The Chuwi UniBook is a modest laptop based on Intel's new Wildcat Lake Core 3 304 processor.

TechRadar

Tories 'in the gutter' as they plan to evict foreign nationals from council homes

THE Tories have been accused of “following Reform to the extremes” as they unveiled plans to evict foreign nationals from council homes.

The National (Scotland)

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Tories unveil ‘unserious and unworkable’ plan to evict foreign nationals from social housing to free up homes

Conservatives accused of copying controversial Reform policy while government data shows nine out of 10 social lets already go to UK nationals

The Independent UK

'Over-Revving the Engine': AI's Volatile Power Demand Is Damaging the Data Centers Behind It

AI's unpredictable power demands are damaging data centres and straining power grids, leading to increased costs and infrastructure challenges. Solutions include software fixes and on-site power generation.

International Business Times UK

Nearly 200 deaths linked to weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Mounjaro in the UK

UK health authorities have recorded almost 200 fatalities linked to the anti-obesity medications Mounjaro and Wegovy. These drugs have been associated with more than 150,000 adverse effects. Notably, semaglutide, which is marketed as Ozempic and Wegovy, accounts for 59 deaths, while tirzepatide, known as Mounjaro, has resulted in 120 deaths…

The Times of India

Newly elected PoK legislator is on police bail in UK for child sex offences: Report

A former PoK minister faces child sex offense allegations from the 1990s. He was arrested in the UK and is currently out on police bail. Ahmed allegedly failed to attend a court date, campaigning instead in Mirpur. A UK judge allowed him to travel to Pakistan despite his bail status.…

The Times of India

Heathrow Travel Chaos as Grass Fire Forces Runway Closure and Delays Flights at UK's Busiest Airport

A grass fire near Heathrow's southern runway caused temporary closure, leading to flight delays and operational disruptions. The fire was quickly contained, and normal operations resumed shortly after.

International Business Times UK

'Is King Charles a White Briton?' Rupert Lowe Repeatedly Dodges BBC Question in Extraordinary Live Radio Clash

Rupert Lowe, leader of Restore Britain, avoided confirming King Charles' identity as a 'white Briton' during a BBC interview, sparking debate over UK demographics and his party's rhetoric.

International Business Times UK

Voices: The terror attack in Berlin reminds us why Pride events matter

COMMENT: In the shadow of the terrible violence seen in Berlin, World Pride takes place this week in Amsterdam – and it’s never looked more important, says Peter Tatchell

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Eddie Hearn admits he and Anthony Joshua are preventing confirmation of Tyson Fury fight due to US dispute

Interview: Joshua and Fury’s British super-fight is veering towards New York City, but ‘AJ’ and Hearn are still endorsing a domestic venue

International Business Times UK

UK Wildfires Map 2026: Areas Affected by Drought, Hosepipe Bans, and Forest Fire Warnings

England and Wales have recorded their driest July since records began in 1911, triggering severe drought conditions, over 24 million people under hosepipe bans, and destructive wildfires across Snowdonia National Park.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 closes down despite strong results from WPP and Diageo

The S&P Global UK construction purchasing managers’ index rose to 44.7 in July from 38.4 in June.

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Hyperkin's SupaBoy SNES handheld makes a mockery of Sony's physical media plans – keeps it real in every way possible

The Hyperkin SupaBoy finally comes to the UK and Europe, ready to revitalise your Super Nintendo cartridges

The Guardian - UK

Leipzig drone bomb was found near Ukrainian plane carrying ammunition, say police

Germany investigating whether foreign state involved as minister says ‘ripped’ detonator stopped device going off

The Times of India

UK officials issued a legal warning after protected seahorses were disturbed; divers should observe for under five minutes and never touch or pursue them

UK marine authorities are sounding an alarm for water users and film crews alike, as the rise in coastal tourism increases the chances of encountering protected seahorses. Disturbing these delicate creatures without the necessary permits can lead to legal repercussions. It’s advised to maintain a respectful distance and refrain from…

The Independent UK

Mapped: All the UK rail lines disrupted by major power outage

National Rail has confirmed the chaos is due to an electricity supply failure at one of its communications centres

The Guardian - UK

Paramount concessions lead UK to approve takeover of Warner Bros

Culture secretary Lisa Nandy says she will not intervene in £85bn deal after securing guarantees on Channel 5

Euronews

'Extreme right-wing' ideology drives surge in referrals to UK anti-terror scheme

According to the Home Office, a Prevent referral is made to police "when there are concerns that a person may be susceptible to radicalisation or could be at risk of becoming involved in or supporting terrorism."

Evening Standard

Lawyers for man accused of killing aid worker request her UK medical records

Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, has been charged with homicide with intent after the death of Elisabeth-Jane Ross in Athens last month.

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