What Brexit did to the economy, inflation and housing market ten years on Houses rose in value after Brexit - but economic growth stalled. How much of each was down to leaving the EU? The Independent UK · Jun 23
How Andy Burnham can become the next UK prime minister Now that Keir Starmer has said he's stepping down as Prime Minister, there's only one name that's circulating to take his place. But Andy Burnham still has to be officially anointed in a vote by Labour party members. Starmer has said that he wants the new leader in place by… France 24 · Jun 23
"Got to build on that and not go backwards": British MP Bob Blackman on India-UK FTA A significant India-UK trade pact, set to take effect on July 15, promises to boost bilateral ties and open a market exceeding $500 billion for Indian businesses. While hailed as a landmark achievement, British MP Bob Blackman cautioned that future UK-EU trade deals could potentially diminish the benefits of this… The Economic Times · Jun 23
10 years on from voting to leave – could the UK ever rejoin the EU? IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 23
PSA to UK Switch users: Your console is at serious risk of 'malfunction' in the ongoing heatwave per Nintendo As we enter the second UK heatwave of the year, Nintendo Switch users should be reminded of the risks of overheating their console. TechRadar · Jun 23
UK heatwave: Rail passengers face travel chaos amid extreme heat cuts to services IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 23
World Cup schedule today: How to watch England v Ghana, TV channels & live stream Tuesday 23 June What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for Tuesday 23 June, including kick-off times, TV channels, and live stream options The Guardian - US · Jun 23
UK business growth slides to 14-month low as service sector shrinks It also came as firms continued to increase prices in reaction to cost pressures from the Middle East conflict and government policy. Evening Standard · Jun 23
UK economy faces contraction as private sector activity hits 14-month low It also came as firms continued to increase prices in reaction to cost pressures from the Middle East conflict and government policy The Independent UK · Jun 23
Most Gen Z Britons want vote to rejoin the EU, study shows ten years on from Brexit referendum Only a small minority of 18 to 28-year-olds – who were unable to vote in the referendum ten years ago – believe the UK should stay out of the bloc The Independent UK · Jun 23
Shabana Mahmood’s cuts to refugee protection in UK to face legal challenge Exclusive: Refugee status in the UK is now temporary with the right to asylum under review every 30 months The Independent UK · Jun 23
Independent documentary reveals persecution of LGBTQ+ people – made worse by Trump’s aid cuts At a special preview screening for The Independent’s new documentary ‘Hunted: Kidnapped, blackmailed and tortured for being LGBTQ+’ the vital nature of funding to protect safe spaces for vulnerable communities was laid bare The Independent UK · Jun 23
Who is the mysterious ‘Hot Podium Guy’ – the viral face of the UK’s political turmoil? UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation only meant one thing for some – the mysterious “Hot Podium Guy” was back... Euronews · Jun 23
Watchdog ‘may take different view’ from me over £5 million gift, says Farage The Reform UK leader has repeatedly denied wrongdoing over the gift from Christopher Harborne, a major party donor based in Thailand. Evening Standard · Jun 23
The Independent UK · Jun 23 Britain could undo Brexit and rejoin EU by 2036, Nick Clegg says ‘One way or another, our interests will always remain closely tied up with our closest geographical neighbours’, Nick Clegg argued
The Independent UK · Jun 23 The 10 hydrating foods you should eat now to help you survive the heatwave During a heatwave, focus on light, water-rich foods, say nutritional experts
Evening Standard · Jun 23 Extreme weather causes major travel disruption as temperature could near 40C The temperature could come close to the UK’s all-time high of 40.3C which was measured in July 2022.
TechRadar · Jun 23 ‘Ask people if they want to be cared for by a robot, and most say no': People are warming up to robots at work - but they don't want them in hospitals or schools Public support for workplace robots is growing, but confidence and trust remain low for roles requiring empathy and human caregiving.
The Economic Times · Jun 23 Europe heatwave: What France, Italy and other countries are facing Europe is battling a severe heatwave with France issuing its highest alert across over half the nation and the UK bracing for temperatures nearing 40C. Schools have closed, and travel advisories are in place as the extreme heat leads to safety concerns and disruptions. This intense weather is a stark…
The Independent UK · Jun 23 Watch: From referendum night to resignations — How Brexit unfolded Ten years ago today, on 23 June 2016, the UK narrowly voted to leave the European Union in a referendum that sent shockwaves across Britain and the rest of Europe.
The Conversation · Jun 23 Helping their friends to read can boost children’s attainment In a primary school classroom, a nine-year old reads aloud to the person next to them. When they stumble over a word, their partner encourages them to try again. Together they discuss what might happen next. But the child isn’t reading to an adult – a teaching assistant or volunteer.…
The Independent UK · Jun 23 Almost two-thirds of voters say immigration has worsened since Brexit, poll shows The survey, conducted by Merlin Strategy for The Independent, found that 55 per cent of people want a return to freedom of movement, while just 16 per cent said they oppose it
The Independent UK · Jun 23 Andy Burnham prepares for a UK Labour leadership contest that may be a coronation Andy Burnham is preparing for a Labour leadership contest that could make him Britain's prime minister within weeks
The Times of India · Jun 23 Online ticket reseller StubHub UK fined £900,000 over illegal ‘drip pricing’, 50,000 customers to get refunds StubHub UK has been fined £889,200 and ordered to refund more than 50,000 customers after the UK’s competition watchdog found it had failed to clearly disclose the full cost of tickets upfront,The Guardian reported
International Business Times UK · Jun 23 UK 40°C Heat Threat: Schools Closing, Rail Delays and What Workers Need to Know The UK faces school closures, rail delays, and workplace challenges as temperatures approach 40°C, prompting health warnings and disruptions across England and Wales.