UK zoo issues update after boy seriously injured in crocodile enclosure IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 18
‘Cynical to get power’: Michel Barnier on Boris Johnson, Brexit and the EU’s future Former negotiator believes in an unstable world, it is ‘perfectly possible’ the UK can rejoin the EU with old opt-outs The Guardian - UK · Jun 18
UK could keep special pre-Brexit terms if it rejoined EU, Michel Barnier says Exclusive: Former chief Brexit negotiator says staying out of euro and Schengen area would be ‘perfectly possible’ The Guardian - UK · Jun 18
Attorney general tells department to stop using X amid UK disinformation concerns Exclusive: Richard Hermer’s office understood to be first in government to restrict use after recent riots The Guardian - UK · Jun 18
Lepas L8 offers luxury for less with its flagship SUV – here’s what to know New style-based Chery-backed brand confirms UK prices and specs for its plug-in hybrid premium SUV, with electric version due in 2027 The Independent UK · Jun 18
"They are not Japanese, predominately Pakistani Muslim rape gangs": Rupert Lowe reignites UK Grooming Gang inquiry debate British MP Rupert Lowe has reignited debate over grooming gangs, challenging the term "Asian grooming gangs" and calling them "Pakistani Muslim rape gangs." This follows an independent report linking a majority of perpetrators to Pakistani Muslim heritage and alleging institutional failures. Lowe advocates for deporting non-British offenders and emphasizes justice… The Economic Times · Jun 18
People smuggler who sent people from UK to France ‘boasted about business in voice note’ Jaskirat Singh, 25, was sentenced to five years and three months in prison at Canterbury Crown Court on Thursday The Independent UK · Jun 18
City & Guilds scraps mass redundancies and offshoring UK jobs to Greece PeopleCert had been planning to cut about 400 jobs in £22m savings drive at training body it bought last year The Guardian - UK · Jun 18
Modi, Trump direct officials to swiftly finalise trade pact: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump have instructed their teams to finalize a trade pact. Significant progress has been made on an interim agreement. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will visit India next week. Trade was also a key focus with UK, Canadian, and EU leaders. West… The Economic Times · Jun 18
FTSE down as Bank of England keeps interest rates steady The FTSE 100 closed down 108.91 points, or 1.0%, at 10,399.70. Evening Standard · Jun 18
Dropping in the US, Hated in the UK: Meghan Markle's Global Popularity Crisis Allegedly Reaches Disaster Levels Meghan Markle's upcoming UK visit with Prince Harry for the Invictus Games event in Birmingham is fraught with potential challenges, including public perception and ongoing royal tensions. International Business Times UK · Jun 18
UK lifts travel warning for Dubai, Bahrain and many other Gulf states after Iran peace deal IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 18
How to watch Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina: Free Streams & TV Channels for FIFA World Cup 2026 Here's how to watch Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina for free online and from anywhere as both sides chase a crucial first win in World Cup 2026 Group B. TechRadar · Jun 18
UK removes ‘do not travel’ warnings for Dubai and several Middle Eastern countries Holidays to Dubai and Abu Dhabi could be back on for British travellers this year The Independent UK · Jun 18
The Guardian - UK · Jun 18 Young men in UK are not more rightwing than older groups, study says Exclusive: Analysis shows men aged 18 to 25 are less likely to vote for rightwing parties than other age groups of men
The Independent UK · Jun 18 Americans discover 90s dance classic and soccer anthem after England’s World Cup win: ‘This is an average weekend in the UK’ ‘Freed From Desire’ has been a mainstay in U.K. soccer culture since it was transformed into a viral chant in 2016
PC Gamer · Jun 18 'Many people want to use VPNs for privacy—that is important—but we know that some children use them to get around restrictions': UK government considering VPN ban 'We've tried nothing, and we're all out of ideas.'
The Economic Times · Jun 18 India-UK pact to unlock huge opportunities for apparel exporters: AEPC A new free trade agreement between India and the UK will open doors for Indian apparel exporters. Starting July 15, duty-free access to the UK market is expected. This will boost the competitiveness of Indian garments. The pact aims to increase exports, attract investment, and create jobs in India's apparel…
The Conversation · Jun 18 Claims of Dartmoor pony cull reignite row over how to save Britain’s moorlands The UK government has issued a denial after mounting speculation that 90% of Dartmoor hill ponies were to be culled.
The Independent UK · Jun 18 Could the next big cancer drug come from global health research? COMMENT: The next blockbuster treatment drug might not, in fact, come from research into cancer itself but from research into a disease you may never have heard of, writes Nick Chapman. That is why global health funding is so important
Sports Lens · Jun 18 Belgium vs Iran World Cup 2026 Predictions and Best Bets Belgium vs Iran clash at SoFi Stadium on June 21 with both sides on one point. De Bruyne, Lukaku, and squad depth make Belgium the pick at -235.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 18 Border Force officer and Hong Kong trade official jailed for spying for China Peter Wai and Bill Yuen sentenced to 10 and eight years in first convictions under National Security Act
The Independent UK · Jun 18 UK border official and former Hong Kong cop jailed for spying on behalf of China A former U.K. border official and a retired Hong Kong police officer have been sentenced for spying on dissidents in Britain
Evening Standard · Jun 18 Why have interest rates stayed the same and what could happen next? The Bank decided to keep rates unchanged at 3.75%, the fourth meeting in a row where rates have been held at this level.
International Business Times UK · Jun 18 Experts Say UK Pensioners Need £45,400 a Year To Retire Comfortably, But Fewer Than 1 in 10 Are on Track To Reach It A study reveals only 9% of Britons will achieve a comfortable retirement income, highlighting significant gaps in savings and urging immediate action to secure future financial stability.