New Zealand breaks rank with Oceania to withdraw support for Gianni Infantino New Zealand’s federation joins the likes of England, Wales and the Republic of Ireland in pulling support The Independent UK · Aug 14
'Welcome to Wrexham' Fans Plan Real-Life Move to Welsh City After Watching Ryan Reynolds Show A Texan couple plans to move to Wrexham, inspired by the show 'Welcome to Wrexham' and the community spirit of the Welsh city. International Business Times UK · Aug 14
Stourbridge Wildfire Burns Six Homes as England and Wales Hit 1,017 Fires Before Autumn A Stourbridge wildfire damaged six homes and hospitalised a child and three firefighters as national fire numbers reached 1,017 International Business Times UK · Aug 14
UK Court Service Bans Meta Smart Glasses After Restaurants, Theatres and Pubs Lead 'Spyware' Privacy Push His Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service bans Meta smart glasses in England and Wales, citing privacy concerns. The move follows similar restrictions by restaurants, theatres, and New York courts. International Business Times UK · Aug 14
Burnham won’t fix our prisons crisis until he dares to be honest with the public about crime Most crime figures have drastically fallen, but people don’t believe it. It’s no wonder when politicians whip up emotions and attempt to bend the law, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee The Guardian - UK · Aug 14
More than 60% of adults have not bought sunscreen so far this year – survey Just 56% of adults in England, Scotland and Wales bought sunscreen in the last two years, the poll by Worldpanel by Numerator for Nivea Sun found. Evening Standard · Aug 14
102-Year-Old Pub Regular Dies After Alleged Assault at Cwmbran Bar as Family Seeks Justice Phillip Ormerod, a 102-year-old great-grandfather, died after an alleged assault at a pub in Cwmbran, Wales. His family seeks justice as police continue their investigation into the incident. International Business Times UK · Aug 13
To tackle extreme heat, Andy Burnham needs to urgently take these three radical steps The UK has entered its fifth successive heatwave. More than 70% England and all of Wales are now under drought conditions. That means 45 million people are now living in a drought area in England, with more than 27 million facing water use restrictions. Dangerous wildfires are have been blazing… The Conversation · Aug 13
Man, 102, dies after alleged assault in south Wales pub Phillip Ormerod was taken to hospital after the incident in the Crow’s Nest in Cwmbran and later died of his injuries The Guardian - UK · Aug 13
Ireland joins England and Wales in withdrawing support for Infantino’s re-election IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 13
Millions of households set to see unexpected water bill increases Ofwat said five of 13 suppliers across England and Wales will likely be given permission to increase charges for customers to cover spending. Evening Standard · Aug 13
Students set new records for A-level grades in bumper year Northern Ireland best performing with 30.7% of grades being As and A*s but Wales and England close behind The Guardian - UK · Aug 13
A-level: Results in full as top grades rise for a third year Teenagers across England, Wales and Northern Ireland received their exam results on Thursday The Independent UK · Aug 13
Water customers are not a ‘blank cheque’, Burnham tells suppliers Companies in England and Wales get green light for extra spending that will add billions to bills The Guardian - UK · Aug 13
The Independent UK · Aug 13 What time do A-Level results come out? When you can collect your grades A-Level results are being released on Thursday 13 August for students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland; Scottish students have already received their SQA results separately, on 4 August. Results are released at 8am online (students can log into their school or college’s online portal to see their grades) and…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 13 London pulls further ahead as A-level regional divide for top grades hits record – as it happened This year’s results expose a widening gap in students achieving top grades in London and north-east England
The Guardian - UK · Aug 13 Category C and women’s prisons could be upgraded to ease overcrowding Exclusive: Ministers explore diverting male prisoners serving short terms or on remand away from tougher jails
The Guardian - UK · Aug 13 Victims of road crime feel ‘forgotten by system’, official review finds Many of those affected in England and Wales think offences are not treated with the seriousness they deserve, says commissioner
The Independent UK · Aug 12 A-level results day: Record number of students expected to get into first-choice universities but NEET crisis lingers Hundreds of thousands of students across England, Wales and Northern Ireland are receiving grades to help them decide whether to progress to university, an apprenticeship or work
Evening Standard · Aug 12 Wildfire total for 2026 in England and Wales reaches same as whole of last year Some 1,017 wildfires have been recorded so far this year.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 12 Paid police paternity leave to double after fathers reported being ‘ostracised’ Exclusive: Pay increases to two weeks in England and Wales after Guardian revealed officers ‘mocked’ for taking time off
International Business Times UK · Aug 12 A-Level Results Day 2026: 21 Places Giving Students Free Food, Drinks and Deals Students across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland can enjoy free food and discounts at various restaurants and cafes on A-level results day, with offers requiring proof of results or registration.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 12 Wednesday briefing: Why the prison crisis is about much more than early release In today’s newsletter: As ministers scramble to resolve overcrowding in prisons, experts say the crisis demands a rethink of who we lock up – and what happens when they’re set free
Evening Standard · Aug 11 Parts of country may hit 38C as fire union chief warns of ‘national emergency’ Some areas face a fifth heatwave of the summer, with rare extreme heat warnings in place.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 11 How viable are plans to free up prison space in England and Wales? The PM is proposing three ways of increasing jail capacity – but none offer a quick or straightforward solution