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‘Don’t swim’ advice at 12 of UK’s 14 designated river swimming spots

Campaigners say despite sewage continuing to pollute bathing waters, official designation has become one of the most effective tools for forcing water companies to clean up their act

The Independent UK

La Voix to be UK Eurovision ‘spokesqueen’ results announcer

The Strictly and RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star said she feels right at home in the role.

Evening Standard

Pound heads for worst week in 18 months as Burnham lines up Labour bid

UK government borrowing costs jump amid political uncertainty and oil price rise that fuelled inflation worries

The Guardian - UK

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I Drove A Range Rover Classic With A Chevy V8—It's Delightfully Wrong

We love a bit of nostalgia in the UK. The ‘they don’t make ‘em like they used to’ crowd can be found, well, everywhere, decrying how it was better in the old days, and how the youth of today don’t have enough polio or respect for the gray, frowny people…

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More than just a critical blow to Keir Starmer and Labour, local votes signal a dis-United Kingdom

Local elections in Britain on May 7, 2026 – in which the ruling Labour Party suffered deep losses – revealed tectonic shifts.

The Conversation

X to block UK access to accounts linked to terrorist groups in Ofcom agreement

Media regulator announces commitments by Elon Musk’s platform to crack down on terrorist and hate content

The Guardian - UK

Why rights groups fear new ECHR declaration could weaken migrant protections

Political statement agreed by all 46 Council of Europe states could give them more leeway to carry out deportations

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Drake releases three new albums...all on the same day

Canadian musician Drake, 39, has simultaneously released three new albums titled Iceman, Maid Of Honour and Habibti, marking his first album release since 2023's For All the Dogs. The albums were accompanied by a stream of new music videos for tracks such as Janice STFU and Burning Bridges, and feature…

The Independent UK

‘I haven’t had a loo break since 2009!’ The truth about Eurovision – as told by its biggest icons

How did Lordi sing in a giant condom? How many sex lives has Epic Sax Guy helped? And what will push Graham Norton to retire? As Eurovision hits 70, legends of the song contest spill the beans

The Guardian - UK

‘Most wanted’ British man who imported large amounts of cocaine arrested in Spain

The arrest comes as part of the NCA’s 20-year Operation Captura to find fugitives hiding in Spain

Evening Standard

'Average Valve W': After some Steam Controller packages were sent to the wrong country, Valve is reportedly giving 'any standard-edition title' to affected shoppers

Apparently, a small number of packages were accidentally sent to the UK.

PC Gamer

Elon Musk’s X commits to taking tougher action on terrorist content and hate speech in UK

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The Independent UK

UK health secretary quits cabinet, says PM Starmer lacks vision and direction

TOI correspondent from London: UK health secretary Wes Streeting resigned from the cabinet on Thursday with a scathing letter telling UK PM Keir Starmer he had lost faith in his leadership. "Where we need vision, we have a vacuum. Where we need direction, we have drift," Streeting said in a…

The Times of India

UK borrowing costs hit 28-year-high as City braces for Burnham challenge

The pound is also on track for its worst week since 2024 amid growing concern over political instability.

Evening Standard

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From landslide to leadership crisis: where did it all go wrong for Keir Starmer?

The failure of many of the UK’s recent prime ministers, who have passed through Downing Street in quick succession, seems easy to explain. Theresa May couldn’t do what she promised and didn’t “get Brexit done”. Boris Johnson broke his own rules, and the law. Liz Truss failed through sheer incompetence.

The Independent UK

Inflation to ease in April – before oil prices drive fresh surge later this year

Soaring oil prices mean costs will go up too for consumers in the UK this year

The Independent UK

Starmer condemns Tommy Robinson rally as 11 ‘far-right agitators’ blocked from UK

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Evening Standard

UK inflation rate set to fall as lower household energy bills offset fuel surge

Some economists think the rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation slowed to 3% in April, from 3.3% in March.

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The Independent UK

X agrees to crack down on terror content in UK after antisemitic attacks

Chief executive of the Antisemitism Policy Trust accused X of ‘failing in so many regards to tackle open racism on its platform’

Evening Standard

Eleven 'Far Right agitators' banned from UK to stop violence at Unite the Kingdom march in London

Travel bans to stop the 11 individuals attending the Tommy Robinson-led protest

Evening Standard

Who are the celebrities on the Sunday Times Rich List 2026? Staggering A-list fortunes revealed

Musicians and sports stars among the ranks of Britain’s wealthiest individuals

Euronews

These are the best cocktail bars in Europe, according to the Pinnacle Guide

The guide’s assessment, which assigns up to three ‘pins’, looks at the drinks programme, look and feel, and community.

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Doja Cat puts her 'all' into nightly tour outfits

The 30-year-old singer is currently on the road for the tour, and will be hitting the UK later this month.

The Independent UK

Government bans 11 ‘far-right agitators’ from entering UK for Tommy Robinson rally

A Unite the Kingdom rally, led by Tommy Robinson, is set to take place on Saturday

Reason

U.K. Targets U.S. Suicide Forum With Massive Fine It'll Never Collect

British speech police try to impose their restrictions on the entire world.

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