UK heatwave: Yellow heat health alert extended as Britain braces for soaring temperatures IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 1
Paramount Skydance Scrambles to Clear EU Hurdle in $110 Billion Warner Bros Discovery Mega-Deal As Review Deadline Gets Extended Paramount Skydance Corp (NASDAQ:PSKY) has reportedly put forth solutions to address the European Union’s competition concerns over its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD). Benzinga · Jul 1
APP fraud losses have fallen by an estimated £73m per year, says report The report follows separate UK Finance figures released in June which indicated that APP fraud losses rose sharply last year. Evening Standard · Jul 1
'This Is All Nonsense': Royal Insider Accuses Prince Harry of 'Flexing His Muscles' in Bitter UK Security Battle A former royal security insider reportedly brands Prince Harry's UK protection row 'nonsense', as the duke insists 'risk follows the person' before a possible family trip to Britain. International Business Times UK · Jul 1
Canary Islands launch voluntary alternative to tourist tax Funds raised by the initiative will contribute towards environmental and community projects The Independent UK · Jul 1
Halifax to disappear from UK high street as Lloyds axes bank brand after 173 years Group confirms it will stop opening new accounts under the name and move existing ones to Lloyds The Guardian - UK · Jul 1
Why turning off screens is so hard for children – and four tips to make it easier The challenges and consequences surrounding children’s screen use are a leading concern for UK families. The Conversation · Jul 1
Supreme brushes off disposable vaping ban as revenues hit new record The group said vaping revenues grew 15% to £148.1 million in the year to March 31, while wider group sales rose 17% to £270.2 million. Evening Standard · Jul 1
Thousands rush to get tickets for Bayeux Tapestry's UK show Thousands rushed to get tickets Wednesday for the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition in London, with the 11th-century artwork depicting the 1066 Norman conquest of England set to be transported from France for its first showing in the UK. Radio France Internationale · Jul 1
UK-based travel company enters administration with all bookings cancelled from September Those who find their trip plans cancelled will be able to apply for a refund from the company The Independent UK · Jul 1
Poll suggests UK public supports morning-after pill being sold in corner shops Most people say it would be difficult to access emergency contraception on a Sunday or after 10pm The Independent UK · Jul 1
Woman, 24, dies of leukaemia while fundraising for life-saving treatment Caitlin Leggett died on June 15 surrounded by her loving family The Independent UK · Jul 1
UK house prices stall for second straight month as agents warn of summer slump Average price of typical home little changed at £277,484 in June, says Nationwide, while housebuilder shares fall The Guardian - UK · Jul 1
Competition watchdog to fast-track review into £2bn Netomnia deal Nexfibre, a joint venture including Liberty Global, Telefonica and private equity firm InfraVia, struck the deal in February. Evening Standard · Jul 1
Ideal Home · Jul 1 This year’s ‘it’ Mediterranean garden plant isn’t what I expected – but it’s surprisingly easy to grow in the UK Who knew?
The Independent UK · Jul 1 Annual UK house price growth picked up in June, says Nationwide Some recent trends could help to restore household confidence and ease affordability constraints, the building society said.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 1 US Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh says inflation risks ‘have come down’ – as it happened Oil prices fall over 1% after Trump says US ‘getting along very well’ with Iran; technical talks reportedly under way in Doha, with Qatar and Pakistan acting as mediators
International Business Times UK · Jul 1 Ebola Alert in Glasgow: What You Should Know About the Deadly Virus A Glasgow hospital faced a partial lockdown after a patient tested negative for Ebola, marking the UK's first alert in years. The incident underscores ongoing preventive measures against the virus.
International Business Times UK · Jul 1 Andy Burnham's Immigration Stance Clashes With Labour as New Asylum Bill Is Branded 'Performative Cruelty' Labour's proposed Immigration and Asylum Bill faces criticism for its repayment scheme for refugees and changes to the appeals process, sparking debate over the future of the UK's asylum system.
Marie Claire · Jul 1 I'm a Climate Communicator: Britain's Heatwaves Feel Like Summer—But They're a Sign of Something Much Bigger As the climate crisis stops feeling like something futuristic and becomes horrifyingly immediate.
International Business Times UK · Jul 1 UK Heatwave Set to Return This Weekend as Met Office Warns Temperatures Could Reach 30°C Next Week Britain is set for another heatwave with temperatures expected to reach 30°C in parts of southern England next week, following a brief cooldown after record highs earlier this summer.
The Independent UK · Jul 1 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Poland scrambles jets as two killed in Putin’s major aerial attack on Kyiv Massive attack on Kyiv comes hours after Ukraine said Putin wanted to capture the capital again
International Business Times UK · Jul 1 UK Government Warns Paramount-Warner Deal Could Merge HBO Max, CNN and Channel 5 Under One Media Giant The UK government is considering intervening in Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery due to concerns about media plurality and competition, with a decision expected after 6 July.
The Economic Times · Jul 1 'Marriage registration is not enough if...': Gujarat HC says weddings are not merely for 'song and dance' The Gujarat High Court has declared that Hindu marriages require sacred rituals like 'saptapadi' to be valid, not just registration. A UK-based techie's plea to nullify his marriage was upheld after the woman admitted no ceremonies took place. The court emphasized marriage as a sacred sacrament, urging young couples to…
The Independent UK · Jul 1 Donald Trump’s £30m income from UK golf resorts dwarfed by crypto earnings The US president generated most of his money from digital assets, which he has promoted while in office.