Last-minute summer holiday bookings more likely following Middle East conflict ‘Get ahead of the pack and arrange your holiday now’, said Abta CEO The Independent UK · Jul 9
Crude oil prices rise again while UK stock market falls, dragged down by AstraZeneca – as it happened Government bond yields dip but remain elevated, with the 10-year gilt yield close to 5% The Guardian - UK · Jul 9
Andy Burnham left with clear path to Downing Street as last potential rival rules out leadership bid Former UK armed forces minister Al Carns said Burnham had his "full backing" and that he had "earned this". Euronews · Jul 9
Raising the bar: India-UK FTA seen driving next wave of premiumisation in alco-bev industry Under the India-UK trade deal, set to take effect on July 15, India will be reducing duty on UK whisky and gin from 150% to 75% and further to 40% in the tenth year of the deal. The Economic Times · Jul 9
Thursday briefing: Nato can no longer count on US protection – so what now for Europe? In today’s newsletter: The continent is preparing to fight without the guarantee of US protection – can it really defend itself? The Guardian - UK · Jul 9
‘I’m left with a year of nothing’: UK gap year students lose thousands of pounds as tour operator closes GVI shut down without refunds for students booked on volunteer programmes with overseas conservation projects The Guardian - UK · Jul 9
Western Europe records hottest-ever June as heatwaves intensify Temperatures across ravaged region 3C above average as scientists warn of risks for people, ecosystems and infrastructure The Guardian - UK · Jul 9
Convicted Migrant Smuggler Used Cheese and Onion Cargo to Evade UK Border Checks An Iraqi people smuggler, previously jailed in France, has been found living in Leicestershire while seeking asylum in the UK, raising questions about the effectiveness of overseas conviction checks. International Business Times UK · Jul 9
'They're sort of crazy': Trump claims Iran wants to 'make a deal badly' amid ongoing strikes Speaking with the reporters aboard Air Force One at RAF Mildenhall in the United Kingdom, Trump claimed victory over Iran "militarily" and asserted that the Islamic Republic has very "little left." The Economic Times · Jul 9
Iran threat? Why Trump flew home on old Air Force One instead of jet gifted by Qatar US President Donald Trump returned from the NATO summit in Ankara aboard the older Air Force One after a brief stop at RAF Mildenhall in the UK, amid heightened tensions with Iran and growing security concerns surrounding his newly acquired aircraft. The Times of India · Jul 9
Trump denies security fears behind change of plane in UK The US President changed planes at RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk on Wednesday night, continuing his journey from Turkey on the new Air Force One. Evening Standard · Jul 9
NATO Unveils £37bn Missile Project to Deter Russia as Europe Steps Up Defence Under Trump Pressure Twelve NATO countries, including the UK, have committed £37 billion to a UK-led missile system, aiming to enhance European defence against Russia. The project highlights NATO's strategic shift. International Business Times UK · Jul 8
PIP disability benefit ‘not fit for purpose’, Labour minister’s review finds There will be more ‘challenging discussions’ on the future of the benefit, official report admits The Independent UK · Jul 8
Ambassadorial appointments should be subject to veto by MPs, committee recommends Foreign affairs select committee says Peter Mandelson episode was ‘nothing short of disastrous’ for government The Guardian - UK · Jul 8
International Business Times UK · Jul 8 King Charles Opens Talks With Harry And Meghan: Will Archie And Lilibet Finally Meet Their Grandfather? Palace aides are said to be examining whether King Charles can meet Prince Harry during his UK visit and potentially reunite with Archie and Lilibet.
Bangkok Post · Jul 8 Thai-UK effort targets cannabis smugglers Thailand and the United Kingdom have intensified cooperation to curb illegal cannabis smuggling, introducing tougher penalties and expanding intelligence sharing following a surge in trafficking cases.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 8 Sizewell B nuclear power plant granted a 20-year life extension Extension comes as government encourages first nuclear power projects in a generation to meet UK’s growing need for electricity
InsideEVs · Jul 8 BYD's PHEV Pickup Just Landed In The U.K. But Americans Still Can't Have It The BYD Shark pickup truck was already on sale in China, Mexico, South America, and Australia, leaving the U.S. as the odd one out now that the UK gets it.
Marie Claire · Jul 8 Exclusive: The “Gulf” Between King Charles and Prince Harry “Seems Deeper Than Ever” Following Duke’s Failed Court Battle, Says Former Royal Butler "To me, it feels as though the ship has sailed," Grant Harrold tells 'Marie Claire.'
Radio France Internationale · Jul 8 Ugandan farmers take TotalEnergies' pipeline to UK court Four Ugandan farmers filed a case against the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) at the UK's High Court on Tuesday, seeking to have Ugandan constitutional, environmental and climate law applied to EACOP Ltd, the UK-registered company financing the project
The Independent UK · Jul 8 Coco Gauff v Karolina Muchova start time: Wimbledon order of play on women’s semi-finals day Wimbledon will crown a new women’s champion with Czech ninth seed Linda Noskova and Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk
International Business Times UK · Jul 8 Bedford Murder Suspect Captured on CCTV as Zimbabwe Police Hunt Him Over Deaths of Wife and Daughters British police are pursuing Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, a murder suspect who fled to Zimbabwe, complicating the investigation due to the lack of an extradition treaty with the UK.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 8 Andy Burnham set for uncontested leadership election as former minister backs down ANDY Burnham is now set to be elected uncontested as the leader of the Labour party, and the UK's Prime Minister
Evening Standard · Jul 8 Britain ‘just had a bad moment’ over Iran, says Trump as he hails Nato unity The US president says he is ‘number one on the kill list for Iran’, amid speculation over aircraft switch for flight to UK
The Guardian - UK · Jul 8 UK has ‘no future’ if it fails to act on ecosystem collapse threatening national security MPs demand publication of full report that outlines catastrophic consequences amid concerns for food security