A priority for the next chancellor: boost the London stock market Politicians need to see there’s something worth boosting. The current hollowing-out is not healthy The Guardian - UK · Jul 16
Zelenskyy awards Ukraine's highest foreign honour to Keir Starmer on final visit as UK PM Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday conferred the Order of Freedom, Ukraine's highest state honour for a foreign national, on outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer during his final visit to Kyiv before leaving office. The Times of India · Jul 16
Henry Nowak murder: UK Police translate Sikh man Vickrum Digwa's murder confession to brother Gurpreet A police transcript released by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) shows that Vickrum Digwa admitted stabbing 16-year-old Henry Nowak multiple times while speaking to his brother in a police van two days after the killing, Sky news reported. The Times of India · Jul 16
Young people offered cheap holidays to smuggle drugs by criminal gangs, Border Force warns 600 passengers have already been arrested at UK airports in 2026 The Independent UK · Jul 16
Thinktanks should rethink their funding models Letters: Hylton Guthrie says the UK has a problem with opaque political funding, while Andy McWilliam wonders if the closure of the High Pay Centre presents Andy Burnham with an opportunity The Guardian - UK · Jul 16
Nine African countries see UK aid slashed by more than 80% as ‘devastating’ cuts laid bare A number of long-standing UK partners in Africa – including Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, and Mozambique – are seeing their UK aid relationship virtually eliminated, or reduced to £5m or less The Independent UK · Jul 16
More migrants have arrived in UK than were sent back under France deal IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 16
IMF urges Andy Burnham to avoid public spending hikes The International Monetary Fund published a new report on the UK as Mr Burnham prepares to take the reins as the country’s new prime minister. Evening Standard · Jul 16
Warm temperatures look ‘locked in’ for next seven to 10 days, say forecasters The Met Office said 2026 had become the first year on record to reach 35C in May, June and July. Evening Standard · Jul 16
'He Lit A Torch': Why Prince William Allegedly Refuses To Forgive Harry After New UK Visit Prince William reportedly refuses to reconcile with Prince Harry after a family reunion at Highgrove House, marking the first time King Charles saw Harry's family in four years. International Business Times UK · Jul 16
India-UK CETA takes effect: First zero-duty Indian coffee, jewellery consignments reach UK shores The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement has officially come into force. Zero-duty consignments of Indian jewellery and coffee have now landed in the United Kingdom. This landmark pact is expected to significantly boost bilateral trade between the two nations. Businesses anticipate substantial growth and increased market competitiveness following the… The Economic Times · Jul 16
UK aid cuts ‘reduce bilateral support to some African countries by 90%’ Critics say Foreign Office figures send ‘global message about the role the country wants to play on international stage’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 16
UK returned 1,100 migrants to France under ‘one in, one out’ deal The migrant deal is intended to curb English Channel crossings The Independent UK · Jul 16
Political crisis and protests in Ukraine as Zelenskyy defends sacking defence minister President says he had to choose ‘one side or the other’ after breakdown of relations between ministry and military leaders The Guardian - UK · Jul 16
The Independent UK · Jul 16 UK intelligence watchdog raps MI5 for lying to courts about a neo-Nazi informer The British government plans to tighten oversight of MI5 after a report revealed the agency misled courts about a neo-Nazi informant
PC Gamer · Jul 16 PC Gamer magazine's new issue is on sale now: Duke Nukem special anniversary celebration Plus, Soulframe, 1666: Amsterdam, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, Corsair Cove, Gothic Remake, Unreal, PC gamepads tested, and much more, too
Reason · Jul 16 The U.K. Wants a Social Media Curfew for 16- and 17-Year-Olds Tech companies may soon have to comply with yet another U.K. regulation.
The Conversation · Jul 16 Could Count Binface actually win? Pollsters recently asked a sample of adults in Britain who they would prefer to win the byelection in Clacton. The rather surprising answers showed that 33% favoured “comedy” candidate Count Binface, compared to just 21% who would back Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.
Louder · Jul 16 Bob Dylan announces UK tour - and you're still not allowed to take photos Bob Dylan's "no cameras" rule persists as the Never Ending Tour does another lap
Evening Standard · Jul 16 Bob Dylan to embark on UK tour including five London dates The gigs will be phone and camera free.
T3 · Jul 16 There are big changes for PS Plus subscribers affecting July's free PS5 games – but you'll love the headliner, for sure Sony is making PS Plus more like Xbox Game Pass from this month, with the latest games having unusual release dates
The Conversation · Jul 16 How the trend for turning front gardens into driveways is adding to night-time heat Warm sticky nights are becoming more and more common in the UK.
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The Economic Times · Jul 16 UK regulator to probe TikTok on child safety measures Britain's media regulator has launched an investigation into TikTok. Ofcom will assess TikTok's child protection measures and content filtering systems. This follows a government ban on social media for users under sixteen. TikTok denies any breaches and states it meets its obligations. The regulator has not yet reached any conclusions…
The Conversation · Jul 16 New climate film triggers debate – here’s how to make those conversations constructive A new independent film called the People’s Emergency Briefing has been screened more than 1,400 times across the country in recent months. The 50-minute documentary, hosted by TV presenter and environmentalist Chris Packham, reviews and critiques the UK’s handling of the climate and nature crisis. After screenings, prompts given by…