UK heatwave breaks another record as temperatures hit 34C Temperatures are expected to peak on Thursday and Friday for many parts of the UK The Independent UK · Jul 9
Smarter, not faster: AI infra’s sobering effect on fiber strategy While the AI data center boom is undoubtedly an opportunity for the fiber industry, it also presents something of a challenge. TechRadar · Jul 9
Tesco’s overseas empire is in retreat – but shareholders have no complaints The supermarket’s central Europe stores may be sold as it doubles down on domestic dominance The Guardian - UK · Jul 9
‘A godsend on a hot train’: your top tips for beating the heat this summer From thermal blinds to putting your knickers in the fridge, here are the clever – and surprising – ways Filter readers are keeping cool as the UK swelters The Guardian - UK · Jul 9
Kemi Badenoch slams Labour's early prison release plan, says rapists, grooming gang offenders should not be freed early UK Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has criticised Labour's sentencing reforms, arguing that people convicted of rape, child sexual abuse and grooming gang offences should not be released from prison before completing the terms handed down by the courts. The Times of India · Jul 9
SNP MP calls out Labour 'pretending to follow international law on Israel' THE Labour Government is “pretending” to abide by international law in its dealings with Israel, an SNP MP had said in a letter to the Foreign… The National (Scotland) · Jul 9
Warning over new heatwave-themed ‘hi mum’ text scam sent to British phones Fraudsters impersonate a son or daughter claiming to suffer heat stress to con parents out of money The Independent UK · Jul 9
Five pressing questions for Reform UK about its finances Questions swirl about origins of gifts, loans and donations as even party supporters wonder if it can weather the storm The Guardian - UK · Jul 9
Prince Harry tells nurses they are ‘changing lives’ during visit to Birmingham Children’s Hospital The Duke of Sussex also shared a detail about his son Archie with a young patient The Independent UK · Jul 9
Licensed to drill? How a Trump-linked Texas oil company is elbowing its way into Greenland Greenland Energy says billions of barrels of crude could lie beneath territory and claims it has permission to bring drilling kit ashore – a claim denied by Nuuk The Guardian - UK · Jul 9
Questions as UK Government gives Scotland nothing from huge new tuna fish quota THE UK Government is facing questions after no Scottish fishers were given the right to catch prized bluefin tuna – with every tonne of a major… The National (Scotland) · Jul 9
Best payout casino: Highest payout online casino UK October 2026 Find out which online casinos have the best payout rates and which casino games boast the highest payouts Evening Standard · Jul 9
Major second-hand retailer warns loss of physical PlayStation games will mean higher prices for consumers and 'fewer opportunities to shop around' A major UK second hand retailer warns loss of physical PlayStation games will mean higher prices for shoppers. TechRadar · Jul 9
'Dangerous world demands hard power': PM-in-waiting Andy Burnham vows to rebuild UK's military, defence sector Britain's prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham has pledged to strengthen the country's armed forces and defence industry, arguing that an increasingly volatile global security environment demands a renewed focus on "hard power" and greater self-reliance in military production. The Times of India · Jul 9
The Guardian - UK · Jul 9 Invest in Britain or I’ll force you to, minister tells pension funds Business secretary Peter Kyle says asset managers should feel a patriotic duty to make the UK a success
The Economic Times · Jul 9 Palantir says UK police contract wrongly blocked over perceived 'values' US tech firm Palantir is challenging a contract block by London police. The mayor's office cited concerns over the company's values and ethics. Palantir argues the decision unlawfully considered its ethics and politics. A trial for Palantir's case is scheduled for January. Britain also reviews a separate National Health Service…
Evening Standard · Jul 9 Heat prompts early harvests and hosepipe bans as European record confirmed The succession of unusually hot spells is causing growing impacts on health, agriculture, water resources, energy, wildfire and transport.
The Independent UK · Jul 9 Princess Eugenie’s gallery cleared of breaching Russian sanctions over sale of artwork The sanctions barred the export of luxury goods to Russia following the country’s invasion of Ukraine
Evening Standard · Jul 9 Harry meets WellChild nurse on hospital visit as charity marks key anniversary The Duke of Sussex is patron of the organisation which provides vital support to seriously ill children and their families.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 9 Sharp rise in domestic abusers using finances for coercion, UK charities say Refuge reports ‘staggering’ 78% annual increase in referrals for cases of technology-facilitated or economic abuse
The Guardian - UK · Jul 9 Pets can suffer heatstroke even when resting, UK vets warn Most cases used to be seen after exertion or being left in cars, but extreme heat has widened risk
Bangkok Post · Jul 9 Andy Burnham moves closer to UK premiership LONDON - Veteran politician Andy Burnham took another step towards becoming Britain’s next prime minister on Thursday as nominations to replace Keir Starmer as leader of the Labour Party formally opened.
TechRadar · Jul 9 AI work slop: What is it & how can UK businesses protect themselves? This article explores the impact of AI work slop on UK businesses and how it can be prevented.
Louder · Jul 9 "I lost it. I was just screaming and swinging at people. I’m not proud of it." How Red Hot Chili Peppers made the 10-million-selling masterpiece By The Way, in their own words Released on July 9, 2002, By The Way proved that the Red Hot Chili Peppers' rebirth with John Frusciante was no fluke, and became the LA band's first UK number one album
The Independent UK · Jul 9 Rupert Lowe sparks outrage with Dunblane lie on sprawling Joe Rogan podcast interview The Restore Britain leader incorrectly told the world’s biggest podcaster there was just ‘one murder’ during the Dunblane school massacre