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Revealed: the top 10 UK cities for first-time buyers

Vibrant areas for young workers who plan to rent while saving for a deposit and then get on the property ladder

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18

How M&S defied retail gravity to become the coolest and best-value shopping destination in the UK

IN FOCUS: As Marks & Spencer unveils a stunning makeover of its flagship store in central London, Olivia Petter examines how it is managing to be a high-end destination for clothes, produce and homeware while still keeping its high-street prices

The Independent UK · Jul 18

Leader Herbert, Burns equal record 62 at British Open

SOUTHPORT, England - Lucas Herbert stormed into a two-shot lead at the British Open on Friday after the Australian and American Sam Burns equalled the record for the lowest round in major golf history on Friday with eight-under par 62s.

Bangkok Post · Jul 18

UK court denies bail to Indian captain of sanctioned Russian oil vessel

An Indian captain faces sanctions violation charges after his oil tanker was seized. He was denied bail by a London court due to flight risk concerns. A four-week trial is scheduled to begin in mid-December. The captain is accused of transporting sanctioned Russian oil products. Twenty-four crew members remain aboard…

The Times of India · Jul 17

Farage says Burnham has ‘no mandate’ and demands immediate general election

The Reform UK leader said ‘nothing will get better’ under Burnham who will become prime minister on Monday

The Independent UK · Jul 17

"Bring the road to us. That’s my suggestion." The Rolling Stones may not have any tours lined up, but Keith Richards isn't ruling out live shows in 2027 from the world's greatest rock and roll band

As they celebrate their fifteenth UK Number 1 album, The Rolling Stones hint at future live dates

Louder · Jul 17

The Rolling Stones level with The Beatles after landing 15th UK number one album

The 14-track record – titled Foreign Tongues – follows on from their 2023 release Hackney Diamonds.

Evening Standard · Jul 17

All the claims Nigel Farage made about Andy Burnham as Reform leader demands general election

Reform leader launches scathing attack on new Labour leader Mr Burnham at the first CPAC conference in London

Evening Standard · Jul 17

Carbon capture is a fig leaf for fossil fuel expansion

Letters: The predicted £264bn cost by 2050 could be even higher, plus renewables avoid a far higher total of emissions than can be captured, writes Andrew Boswell, while Simon Oldridge calls out vested interests

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17

In The Room | Inside Andy Burnham’s No 10 takeover

Andy Burnham has finally been crowned Labour Party leader. Attention turns now to his top team, with home secretary Shabana Mahmood hotly tipped to be named chancellor. Meanwhile, Ed Miliband and Wes Streeting continue to cast a shadow over Burnham’s picks. On Monday, after formalities with the King, Burnham will…

The Independent UK · Jul 17