UK to answer for its ‘dismal record’ in Eurovision before committee of MPs Digital, culture, media and sport committee expected to hear evidence from BBC bosses and music industry experts The Guardian - UK · Sep 18
Burnham vows to ‘deepen relationship’ with EU as he hosts Ireland’s Martin Taoiseach Micheál Martin became the first international leader to visit No 10 North for talks with Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Evening Standard · Sep 18
‘Final taste of summer’ for UK as heat dome sends temperatures rising One final UK heatwave is ‘not out of the question’, Met Office warns The Independent UK · Sep 18
Trans Woman Stirs The Pot By Going Into The Men’s Bathroom And People Have A Lot To Say A controversial new law in the UK bans says people need to use single-gendered spaces based on their biological gender, not how they identify. One trans creator decided to take matters into her own hands and film a video to show what this looked like in the real world. Read… Bored Panda · Sep 18
Nul points? UK MPs want to know why Britain keeps flopping at Eurovision Britain is apparently ready to confront the uncomfortable truth: they're really not very good at Eurovision anymore. But why? Euronews · Sep 18
UK Eurovision song selection process to face parliamentary inquiry after string of poor results IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 18
Tourists turn to the Balkans and Brazil: How the Middle East conflict has redrawn our holiday map TRAVEL INSIDER: As the war between the US, Israel and Iran continues to disrupt flight routes and rattle traveller confidence, tourism is shifting away from the Middle East and its neighbours – with the Balkans, South America and northeast Asia among the surprising winners. Global Travel Editor Annabel Grossman reports… The Independent UK · Sep 18
Oxford and Cambridge miss out on top spot in UK university rankings The elite Oxbridge institutions have dropped out of the top three for only the second time in the Times guide’s 33-year history The Independent UK · Sep 18
Flights cancelled at major European airport due to strikes as UK Foreign Office issues advice Flights across Europe have been cancelled as air traffic controllers go on strike in Brussels The Independent UK · Sep 18
Costa no longer Britain’s biggest coffee chain as it’s overtaken by budget favourite Greggs and Costa both have more than 2,700 outlets across the UK The Independent UK · Sep 18
Committee of MPs to scrutinise UK’s ‘dismal record’ in Eurovision The Digital, Media and Sport Committee will hold a state of play inquiry into the selection of the UK’s entry. Evening Standard · Sep 18
MPs to scrutinise UK’s ‘dismal’ Eurovision song choices: ‘We want to get to the bottom of it’ United Kingdom received just one point in the 2026 contest The Independent UK · Sep 18
Burnham urged by opposition parties to follow Macron and act with more urgency on Russian threat – as it happened French president Emmanuel Macron earlier said he put measures in place to protect the country’s critical infrastructure The Guardian - UK · Sep 18
John Healey to urge EU ministers to include UK in ‘Made in Europe’ trade scheme The Made in Europe scheme is designed to protect the continent’s manufacturing from global competition like China The Independent UK · Sep 18
Evening Standard · Sep 18 Sway Dasafo death: Award-winning London rapper dies age 44 as KSI leads tributes to 'true legend' The rapper had faced health issues several years before, revealing he had been diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma in 2010
The Independent UK · Sep 18 What is the EU’s ‘made in Europe’ plan – and will the UK be part of it? Chancellor John Healey will urge EU finance ministers in Dublin not to exclude British businesses from the bloc's "made in Europe" procurement plan. The EU initiative aims to protect continental manufacturing from competition, raising concerns for UK sectors such as car manufacturing and steel. Healey will advocate for closer ties…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 18 UK coffee company set to close after 76 years as it enters liquidation Joe Black Coffee Roasters is set to close after 76 years in business, having entered voluntary liquidation.
The Independent UK · Sep 18 Prince Harry questioned over uncle’s explosive book claims in first public appearance since UK return IN FULL
The Guardian - UK · Sep 18 Slowly then all at once: this emboldened Celtic alliance could spell the end of the UK It’s something akin to a quiet earthquake: home nations jointly declaring their wish to be freed from English domination. A big move needs a big response, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
Autosport · Sep 18 WRC secures major three-year broadcast deal with BBC New TV broadcast deal for WRC
The National (Scotland) · Sep 18 Scottish university crowned best in the UK, beating Oxford and Cambridge THE University of St Andrews has beat the likes of Oxford and Cambridge to be crowned the best university in the UK ...
Evening Standard · Sep 18 Department stores and online shopping drive rebound in UK retail sales It was a stronger performance than widely expected, with economist having predicted a decline of 0.2% for August.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 18 Friday briefing: After two months as PM, is Andy Burnham passing his own test? In today’s newsletter: The Labour leader said he would assess his success by how his policies affected his constituency. From the cost of living to immigration, we look at how Makerfield voters feel about their MP’s choices
International Business Times UK · Sep 18 Piddington Woman Condemns 'Overt Racism' After Village Votes to Leave UK Over Asylum Seeker Plan A woman in Piddington has condemned what she called overt racism after residents backed a symbolic vote to leave the UK over proposed asylum accommodation nearby.
Evening Standard · Sep 18 Milestone banking hub to give ‘crucial access to cash and face-to-face banking’ The 250th banking hub is opening in Chepstow.