Seven heat-related deaths in France as May records set in several countries Extreme early-summer event across western Europe also brings highest temperatures for month in UK and Ireland The Guardian - UK · May 26
Threading Europe: India’s textile majors redraw strategy after tariff turbulence Indian textile and apparel companies are expanding their presence in Europe and the UK. Upcoming free trade agreements are expected to boost India's competitiveness against rival sourcing hubs. Companies are setting up showrooms and increasing participation in trade fairs. This diversification aims to reduce dependence on single export markets. The Economic Times · May 26
UK Household Energy Bills May Surge Again as US Strikes on Iran Fuel Oil Supply Fears UK households may face increased energy bills this summer due to Middle East tensions affecting global markets. Ofgem's upcoming price cap announcement could see annual costs rise significantly. International Business Times UK · May 26
Fact check: UK borrowing has fallen below 5% of GDP multiple times since 2019 The Chancellor made the claim after her statement on the economic response to the war in Iran. Evening Standard · May 26
Tell us: how are you coping during the UK heatwave? We want to hear how people are dealing with the very hot weather. The Guardian - UK · May 26
Labour says Reform UK ‘in chaos’ as Zia Yusuf publicly tells Jenrick he’s got party’s deportation policy wrong – as it happened ‘Robert’s answer is not Reform policy’, Yusuf said about an answer that Jenrick gave to journalists days earlier The Guardian - UK · May 26
UK heatwave: Why experts are warning against sleeping with fans on overnight amid rising temperatures As Britain swelters through an intense early summer heatwave, experts are warning people against leaving electric fans running overnight, saying the popular cooling method could increase the risk of electrical fires, allergies and dehydration. The Times of India · May 26
Next boss warns over ‘dramatic fall’ in UK entry-level jobs Peer’s comments come as Milburn report is likely to find government has failed to tackle youth unemployment The Guardian - UK · May 26
TV Spy — Will Trent, Cape Fear, and all the US dramas you can watch on UK services: 30 May - 5 June There are loads of great US dramas you can watch in the UK this week. WhatToWatch · May 26
London swelters through 'tropical night' – as more temperature records could be broken today The UK’s previous warmest May night was measured on Sunday when temperatures did not fall below 19.4C Evening Standard · May 26
Amber health alert extended in parts of England as 35C predicted Heat warning now in place until 5pm on Thursday, with Tuesday temperatures on track to break May records The Guardian - UK · May 26
MatOrtho announces ReCerf® 5A* ODEP rating LEATHERHEAD, England, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MatOrtho is pleased to announce that ReCerf® has been awarded a 5A* rating by the Orthopaedic Data Evaluation Panel (ODEP), representing the highest available rating at the five-year benchmark for orthopaedic implants. ODEP is an independent UK-based benchmarking system used to assess the… AAP · May 26
Untold UK: Vinnie Jones review – this chaotic biopic is an unexpected amount of fun Does the footballer have any regrets? This documentary doesn’t care to ask deep questions. Still, his colourful career from midfielder to movie star is an undeniably great story The Guardian - UK · May 26
UK records hottest May day ever with temperatures forecast to rise further IN FULL The Independent UK · May 26
The Independent UK · May 26 UK breaks May temperature record with sweltering ‘tropical night’ The temperature didn’t fall below 21.3C overnight in south London
Euronews · May 26 Newsletter: Drone crisis talks in Lithuania as Russia steps up Kyiv threats Also in this newsletter: Pope Leo weighs in on the AI.race, and Belarus's opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya slams President Aliaksandr Lukashenka's willingness to "sacrifice" Belarus's "sovereignty" to stay in power.
Euronews · May 26 'Generational health drift': Younger people not getting healthier, UK study finds Researchers said the differences were unlikely to be explained solely by improved healthcare, increased screening or better diagnosis.
Radio France Internationale · May 26 UK prepares mine-sweeper for Hormuz as part of wider Franco-British coalition The United Kingdom is preparing a mine-sweeping mission to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as part of a wider Franco-British coalition that would move in once a peace deal ends the Iran war and commercial shipping returns.
The Guardian - UK · May 26 Family of missing woman hope raid on UK-based sect will bring answers Seven years after Lisa Wiese went missing, a police raid on the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light has given her family a glimmer of hope
Euronews · May 26 Can heat pumps cool down your home and how do they compare to air conditioning units? Europe consumes huge amounts of electricity and generates tonnes of CO2 through cooling. Could heat pumps save us during the next heatwave?
The Guardian - UK · May 26 Heatwaves are becoming the norm. This is what Britain will look like in the year 2052 People sleep outside because their houses are too hot to inhabit, water is scarce and supermarkets are for the wealthy, says climate academic Bill McGuire
The Guardian - UK · May 26 UK security services helped devise act that gave amnesty over Troubles killings Revelation that policing and state agency figures were in secret policymaking group angers victims’ groups
The Independent UK · May 26 I’ve never used ChatGPT – am I going to get left behind in the AI revolution? FIRST PERSON: With increasing numbers of people using generative AI on a daily basis, do we face a new two-tier society: the prompters and the prompt-nots? Self-confessed luddite Helen Coffey examines whether her decision to stay analogue is damaging her future prospects
The Guardian - UK · May 26 UK consumers likely to face higher prices ‘for many months to come’ Data shows even if Iran war ends, shop price inflation on rise, while only 16% of firms left unscathed by conflict
AAP · May 26 Yili Unveils Global Innovation Vanguard Initiative in Cambridge, UK CAMBRIDGE, England, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, Yili Group hosted the launch of its Global Innovation Vanguard Initiative in Cambridge, UK. Under the theme "Gathering Global Wisdom, Pioneering a Healthier Future," the event marked the debut of a comprehensive, open-access R&D framework designed to elevate the dairy value chain.…