May heat records could be broken by nearly 3C the day after hottest in 79 years Temperature records are usually broken by points of a degree, not several degrees. Evening Standard · May 25
Britain records hottest day of 2026 as 35C heatwave scorches London, Kent and Southeast England Britain is experiencing its hottest weather of 2026, with temperatures soaring across England and parts of the country potentially reaching 35C. Official heatwave conditions have been declared in southern and eastern England, prompting amber heat-health alerts due to the extreme heat and potential strain on services. The Times of India · May 25
Historic UK First: River Wye granted legal rights from source to sea amid pollution crisis In a landmark environmental move, the River Wye has become the first river in the UK to receive cross-border “rights of nature” recognition across its entire catchment, stretching from its Welsh source to the Bristol Channel. The Times of India · May 25
Sierra Leone is trying to tackle a teenage pregnancy crisis. US and UK aid cuts put that at risk ON THE GROUND: The lifetime risk of maternal death in Sierra Leone is one in 52, with this risk believed to be even greater for adolescents The Independent UK · May 25
UK’s steel curbs emerge as an early hurdle for FTA with India ahead of roll-out. Is there a way out? The UK has extended safeguard measures on select steel imports; starting from July 1, 2026, it will reduce tariff-free quotas by 60% and impose a 50% duty on shipments beyond the limit. The Economic Times · May 25
Monday briefing: Why public patience with privatisation has finally run out In today’s newsletter: Decades after the great privatisation experiment, voters are questioning who utilities really serve, and Labour’s cautious approach is wearing thin The Guardian - UK · May 25
Half of UK adults say they spend less than three hours a week outside in nature Most people have joyful memories of playing outside as children – and now wildlife charities are urging people to ‘rewild their inner child’ The Guardian - UK · May 25
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow warns foreign citizens to leave Kyiv after threatening more revenge attacks At least four people were killed in the mass attack of Ukraine’s capital on Sunday The Independent UK · May 25
How to watch 'World War II with Tom Hanks' online – stream history docuseries from anywhere Here's how to watch "World War II with Tom Hanks" online as the legendary Hollywood actor delivers an engrossing docuseries about this historical event Tom’s Guide · May 25
Britain's navy prepares to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz while waiting for a peace deal British sailors are on standby aboard RFA Lyme Bay for a mine-clearing mission in the Strait of Hormuz. This operation awaits a peace agreement between Iran and its allies. The UK and France are leading the potential international effort. Advanced technology will be used to detect and neutralize mines. The… The Economic Times · May 25
Ukraine war briefing: Putin accused of ‘reckless nuclear brinkmanship’ in Oreshnik missile strike on Kyiv Russia’s deadly attack condemned across Europe; Macron warns Belarusian leader Lukashenko to stay out of the war, source says. What we know on day 1,552 The Guardian - AU · May 25
Andrew Mountbatton-Windsor Investigated Over Alleged 2002 Incident During Royal Ascot UK police are investigating a new allegation involving Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor linked to Royal Ascot 2002. Pedestrian.tv · May 25
Prince Harry 'could reunite' with Charles at Balmoral An upcoming Invictus Games event could open the door to a private meeting between Prince Harry's family and the King at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. AAP · May 25
Prince Harry ‘could reunite’ with King Charles at Balmoral this summer The Duke of Sussex may travel to Britain for Invictus Games events this summer, potentially opening the door to a private royal family meeting in Scotland with Meghan Markle and their children. BANG Premier · May 24
The Independent UK · May 24 Britain braces for hottest May bank holiday ever as 34C forecast in London The UK saw its hottest May day for at least 79 years on Sunday as London recorded 32.3C
Evening Standard · May 24 High temperatures could mean hottest bank holiday on record The UK saw its hottest May day for at least 79 years on Sunday.
The Guardian - UK · May 24 Films more likely to star an actor called Chris or a talking animal than a woman over 60, study finds Emma Thompson among voices supporting anti-ageism campaign, which has uncovered striking findings in top-grossing UK films over past three years
The Guardian - UK · May 24 UK universities warn of cuts for impoverished students if dire funding issues continue Nearly a third of vice-chancellors would cut hardship support if necessary over next three years, according to poll
Evening Standard · May 24 Big tech earning £200k per person from data of each internet user in UK, report finds Amazon, Microsoft, Meta and Alphabet extract up to £1,000 annually from a single user’s personal data, according to the report
Evening Standard · May 24 Tech giants earn up to £194,000 from data of each UK internet user, study finds Some of the world’s biggest and most powerful companies collect and monetise personal data to power the internet, Web3 Foundation found in a report.
The Independent UK · May 24 UK internet users unknowingly give tech and artificial intelligence firms £194,000 Web3 Foundation reveals how some of the world’s most powerful companies collect and monetise personal data to power the internet
The Guardian - UK · May 24 GPS jammed on RAF jet carrying UK defence secretary close to Russian border Russia suspected of obstructing signal on flight bringing John Healey home from visit to British troops in Estonia
The Independent UK · May 24 Russia ‘jams GPS signals’ of RAF jet carrying defence secretary John Healey John Healey was returning to the UK after visiting British troops in Estonia
The Independent UK · May 24 Hottest May day for 79 years with Monday forecast to be even warmer Parts of the UK were as hot as the Mediterranean with a high of 32.3C at Kew Gardens.
Evening Standard · May 24 London heatwave: Hottest May day for 79 years with Monday forecast to hit 34C in capital Parts of the UK were as hot as the Mediterranean with a high of 32.3C at Kew Gardens