TNT Sports strikes deal to keep Tour de France on free-to-air TV in the UK Three-year deal with 5 will also include the Giro and Vuelta, plus live coverage of British Grand Départs in 2027 Cycling News · Jun 17
World Cup schedule today: How to watch England v Croatia, TV channels & live stream Wednesday 17 June What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for Wednesday 17 June, including kick-off times, TV channels, and live stream options The Guardian - US · Jun 17
Tour de France highlights to be shown free-to-air on 5 in UK, TNT Sports announce Highlights for all Grand Tours to be shown on 5, alongside live coverage of UK Grands Départs in 2027 Cycling Weekly · Jun 17
Exclusive: Universal beat Disney as Hollywood's maker of the most expensive movie of all time Financial statements show a colossal $659 million was spent making “Jurassic World: Dominion”—more than Disney spent on its “Star Wars” franchise. Fortune · Jun 17
AO boss blames Labour as it shifts UK call centre roles abroad About 150 jobs have already been lost in Bolton as the retailer reports 145% rise in profits and hands £20m to shareholders The Guardian - UK · Jun 17
‘The agentic enterprise is happening right here, right now’: Google Cloud hails the AI age for businesses everywhere Google Cloud reveals HSBC, UK Government partnerships to help accelerate the AI age. TechRadar · Jun 17
Survivors of forced adoption to receive long-awaited apology from UK government An estimated 185,000 children were taken from unmarried mothers and adopted between 1949 and 1976 in England and Wales The Independent UK · Jun 17
Nasdaq Futures Climb as Chip Stocks Rebound Ahead of First Fed Decision Under Warsh June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.54% this morning, signaling a rebound from yesterday’s selloff, while investors await the first Federal Reserve rate decision under Kevin Warsh. Barchart · Jun 17
'We did it': Modi, Starmer caught on mic hinting at breakthrough in UK-India trade deal Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer were overheard at the G7 summit appearing to confirm a breakthrough in implementing the UK-India trade deal. Their exchange suggests outstanding issues, potentially including steel safeguard measures, have been resolved, paving the way for the agreement's early entry into force. The Economic Times · Jun 17
Real estate event in London ‘advertised sale of land in illegal Israeli settlements’ Pamphlets from event featured projects in West Bank and East Jerusalem despite previous denials by organisers The Guardian - UK · Jun 17
Simon Cowell's fiancée Lauren Cowell was left 'mortified' after being THROWN OUT of House of Commons Simon Cowell's fiancée Lauren Cowell was left "mortified" and "so embarrassed" after she was removed from the House of Commons this week for celebrating the UK's upcoming social media ban for under-16s. BANG Premier · Jun 17
Google must ‘improve transparency and fairness’ of search results, says CMA The Competition and Markets Authority has also made a currently voluntary data sharing tool a legal requirement for the firm. Evening Standard · Jun 17
JLR looks to luxury and hybrid demand in US to propel growth The British maker of car brands including Range Rover and Defender said it was focusing on North America as a priority region. Evening Standard · Jun 17
Forced adoption survivors to get full apology from UK government, says Phillipson Education secretary describes historical practice in England as a ‘shameful period’ in country’s history The Guardian - UK · Jun 17
The Independent UK · Jun 17 Zelenskyy says G7 leaders pledge more vital help for Ukraine against Russia Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine has secured key support from world leaders at the Group of Seven summit in France
Evening Standard · Jun 17 Sharp 3.8% annual rise in house prices recorded in April as experts explain why The average property value surged by 9.9% annually in the North East of England in April.
The Independent UK · Jun 17 Aldi to open 16 new stores – here’s where they are coming in your area The German supermarket has consistently ranked top of the cheapest shops this year
The Independent UK · Jun 17 UK under-16 social media ban receives unlikely backing from The Bear actor IN FULL
The Economic Times · Jun 17 UK regulator sets out conduct requirements for Google's search services The first requires Google to improve transparency and fairness in how search results are ranked, while the second requires Google to allow users to move their search data to authorised third parties, the Competition and Markets Authority said in a statement on Wednesday.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 17 Labour came to power with no big idea for relations with EU, says former top diplomat Ivan Rogers, Britain’s EU ambassador from 2013 to 2017, says party’s ideas did not ‘remotely measure up’ to challenge
The Guardian - UK · Jun 17 Surprisingly benign UK inflation data signals a softer Iran war hit than feared Impact of war on UK cost of living more muted than first forecast suggesting fuel price rises have failed to spill out more widely across UK plc
Evening Standard · Jun 17 Starmer and G7 urge robust agreement to follow Trump’s Iran ‘breakthrough’ deal The group also backed the UK-French led effort to facilitate shipping through the key shipping lane.
Euronews · Jun 17 Putin meets with ASEAN leaders in Russia as G7 vow 'unwavering' support for Ukraine It comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with G7 leaders in France. Zelenskyy said on Wednesday they had agreed on the "additional strengthening of Ukraine’s air defense" and new measures against Moscow.
The Independent UK · Jun 17 UK prime minister calls actions of Russian warship reckless but not sinister UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the crew of a Russian warship of acted recklessly in firing a warning shots near a British yacht in the English Channel
International Business Times UK · Jun 17 Why Did UK Authorities Ignore 250,000 Groomed Girls? The Explosive Rape Gang Report Explained Independent MP Rupert Lowe unveiled a 219-page report examining decades of grooming gang scandals and alleged institutional failures across the UK.