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MyLifeXP · Jul 6

Starmer faces rebuke from Nato allies over defence spending

The prime minister is set to meet key Nato allies in Ankara, Turkey, this week

The Independent UK · Jul 6

What Sky’s £1.6bn takeover of ITV means for your favourite shows and ITVX

ITV is the UK’s oldest and largest commercial terrestrial television network

The Independent UK · Jul 6

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The UK government has kept its promises on parental leave, but they weren’t bold enough

When Labour won the 2024 general election, parental leave reform was one of its promises to working families. The manifesto committed to reviewing the parental leave system within the first year of government and making parental leave a right from the first day of employment.

The Conversation · Jul 6

‘Unbearable’: Poor ventilation and children crammed in classrooms – outdated school buildings swelter in heatwave

More than 1,000 U.K. schools closed for days or sent children home early in late June, when temperature records were toppled across Europe

The Independent UK · Jul 6

‘No one’s even heard of the Telegraph’: can the UK’s most conservative paper take on Murdoch in the US?

Axel Springer boss has ‘bold vision’ for the media group, but identifying a gap is no guarantee of stateside success

The Guardian - UK · Jul 6

Housebuilding activity hits 2026 low point amid construction downturn

The S&P Global UK construction PMI showed a reading of 38.4 in June, marking a slight improvement on May’s six-year low of 38.2.

Evening Standard · Jul 6

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Heatwave Air Conditioner Scam: Fake Aldi Deals Trick Shoppers Into Revealing Bank Details

As the UK heatwave drives demand for air conditioners, fraudsters exploit shoppers with fake websites mimicking trusted brands, leading to financial scams.

International Business Times UK · Jul 6

Weather tracker: Europe braces for another heat surge as tropical nights return

Spain, Portugal, France and UK face spell of high temperatures, while Super Typhoon Bavi barrels through north-western Pacific

The Guardian - UK · Jul 6

US Tech Sector Pushes Back Against UK’s Child Safety Social Media Regulations

Britain’s plan to bar under‑16s from major social platforms has opened a new front in its increasingly strained relationship with Washington and the US tech sector.

Benzinga · Jul 6

Electric car sales boom not enough to meet UK’s green vehicle targets, industry expert warns

More motorists are switching to electric vehicles due to rising fuel costs

The Independent UK · Jul 6

This beach in Cornwall was just named the best in the UK

After visiting more than 600 sandy stretches across Britain and Northern Ireland, Bude Summerleaze took the top spot.

Euronews · Jul 6

What does the Sky and ITV deal mean for British TV?

Sky is taking over ITV’s media and entertainment arm – which covers terrestrial TV channels ITV1, ITV2, ITV4, ITV Quiz and streaming service ITVX.

Evening Standard · Jul 6

When was easyJet’s first flight and how big is its network?

The Press Association answers 10 questions about the history and operations of easyJet.

Evening Standard · Jul 6

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The National (Scotland) · Jul 6

Pressure grows on Nigel Farage over cash from criminal as he cries 'hit job'

NIGEL Farage is facing mounting pressure over the financial support given to him by a convicted criminal – as the Reform UK leader claims he has…

The Independent UK · Jul 6

Prince Harry will not stay at Buckingham Palace during UK visit after ‘invite withdrawn’

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The Independent UK · Jul 6

Prince Harry will not stay at Buckingham Palace for UK visit after he says invite ‘was withdrawn’

A spokesperson for the Duke of Sussex said the looming judgment in his case against Associated Newspapers on Tuesday had been given as the reason

Evening Standard · Jul 6

Harry will not stay at Buckingham Palace after U-turn acceptance came too late

The Duke of Sussex is carrying out visits in London and Birmingham this week, including marking the one-year countdown to the 2027 Invictus Games.

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The National (Scotland) · Jul 6

Russian plane flies 'unnecessarily close' to UK aircraft carrier near Scotland

A RUSSIAN spy plane “repeatedly approached” and got "unnecessarily close” to the UK’s flagship aircraft carrier near Scotland ...

The Independent UK · Jul 6

British fighter jets head off Russian aircraft near Royal Navy carrier

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The Guardian - UK · Jul 6

EV charger rollout in UK slows amid political uncertainty and rise in installation costs

Growth in charge points falls markedly despite surge in number of rapid-charging units

The Times of India · Jul 6

Prince Harry to stay at Buckingham Palace during UK visit as Meghan, children skip London trip

The Duke of Sussex will stay at the royal residence during his London trip ahead of the Invictus Games, while uncertainty remains over a possible reunion with King Charles and his grandchildren.

The Economic Times · Jul 6

ITV and Sky reshape British TV landscape with $2.1 billion deal

Comcast's Sky is acquiring ITV's broadcast channels and streaming service for £1.6 billion, aiming to create a British media giant capable of challenging global streaming players. This landmark deal, set to face regulatory scrutiny, combines the UK's largest free-to-air broadcaster with a leading pay-TV provider. The merged entity will dominate…

The Independent UK · Jul 6

UK fighter jets scrambled to intercept Russian aircraft near Britain’s flagship carrier

A Russian ‘Bear F’ aircraft ‘repeatedly approached’ the HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier before dropping a ‘large number’ of tracking devices into the water nearby

Evening Standard · Jul 6

F-35 jets intercepted Russian plane following UK carrier strike group, MoD says

The Bear-F plane dropped a series of buoys into the water near to the HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier, the MoD said.

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