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news.sky.compolitics12 hrs ago
UK Petrol Averages 151.19p per Litre as Oil Prices Rise
Average UK petrol prices reached 151.19p per litre and diesel 164.85p per litre, up 0.05p daily over the past week. The increases follow a 3.4 percent jump in Brent crude to nearly $79 a barrel. More than 10 million motorists are expected to travel as schools break for summer.
abcnews.go.compolitics14 hrs ago
British government adds police to protect Jewish areas after attacks
The British government announced additional police deployments to Jewish neighborhoods following a series of attacks. London's Metropolitan Police has formed specialist teams to address rising antisemitism.
winnipegfreepress.comworld15 hrs ago
U.K. Bans Iran Revolutionary Guard and Proxy Group After Attacks on Jewish Sites
The U.K. government on Monday blamed an Iran-backed proxy for arson attacks on Jewish sites and announced bans on the group and Iran's Revolutionary Guard. Security Minister Angela Eagle linked the attacks to the Guard's Qods Force.
news.sky.comworld16 hrs ago
Man Charged with Three Murders Appears in Johannesburg Court
Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma appeared before magistrates in Johannesburg on 13 July after his arrest on Friday. UK authorities have submitted a provisional extradition request on three murder charges. A further hearing is scheduled for 22 July.
news.sky.comworld19 hrs ago
UK Water Companies Introduce Hosepipe Bans for Millions Amid Hot Weather
The Independent reported that several English water firms have imposed hosepipe bans affecting millions of customers as the third heatwave of 2026 raises drought risks. June set new temperature records across the country.
news.sky.comworld21 hrs ago
UK Heatwave Intensifies With Temperatures Near 35C and Wildfires
The UK's third heatwave of 2026 will build again this week after a brief dip. Amber and yellow health alerts remain active through 15 July while firefighters tackle multiple blazes.
algemeiner.comworld1 day ago
Britain to spend over 250 million pounds on Jewish community security
The government will allocate more than 250 million pounds over three years to increase protection for Jewish communities after recent antisemitic attacks. The funding will add over 500 officers in England and Wales.
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The Independentworld1 day ago
UK Heatwave Continues with High Wildfire Risk and Water Restrictions
Natural England data show large parts of England and Wales at exceptional or very high wildfire risk through mid-week. The Met Office reported record 35C days and ongoing hot dry conditions.
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news.google.comworld1 day ago
France and UK Agree to Increase Border Staffing for EU Fingerprint Checks
France and the UK have agreed to deploy additional staff at Channel border points to reduce delays from the EU entry-exit system. The measures follow warnings of major disruptions expected next weekend. The EU rejected requests to suspend the checks.
axios.comworld1 day ago
Two Men Charged With Murder After Body Found in Suitcase in Kent Woods
Joshua Miller, 32, faces murder and burial charges while Jamie Cooper, 27, faces a burial charge. Both men, from the same Wandsworth address, were remanded after the discovery in Borstal.
news.sky.comworld1 day ago
Record 128 Migrants Cross English Channel in One Boat on Friday
A small boat carried 128 people across the English Channel on Friday, the largest number recorded in a single vessel. A total of 225 migrants arrived that day on three boats, according to The Bbc reported.
news.sky.comscience1 day ago
NICE Draft Guidance Offers Two Non-Invasive Endometriosis Tests on NHS for Three-Year Trial
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence issued draft guidance for GPs in England and Wales to offer two tests during a three-year trial. The tests aim to speed diagnosis of a condition that affects one in ten UK women. Patients and clinicians described prior delays…
bleedingcool.comworld2 days ago
UK Blocks Citizenship for Iraqi-Born Man Over Terror Concerns
UK authorities denied citizenship to an Iraqi-born man citing ties to insurgency and an extremist group. He remains permitted to live in the country with his British children.
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news.sky.compolitics2 days ago
Rotherham Rapist to Be Released in February 2027 After Nine-Year Sentence
Elizabeth Harper said she fears the release of Ashgar Bostan, who was jailed for nine years in 2018 after raping her as a teenager. GB News reported that parole officials noted Bostan had not completed programs addressing his offending and maintained his innocence.
rove.meworld2 days ago
South African Police Arrest British Man Wanted in Killings of Wife and Two Daughters
@Independent reported that South African police arrested Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma on Friday in Johannesburg. He faces British charges over the deaths of his wife and two daughters near Bedford, England. The suspect is due in court Monday.
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news.sky.comworld3 days ago
British Teenager Dies After Fall From Athens Hotel Balcony
A 17-year-old British male died after falling from a hotel balcony in the Athens suburb of Chalandri on 3 July. His parents issued a statement expressing grief and advising travelers on health coverage.
winnipegfreepress.comworld3 days ago
British man sentenced to three-and-a-half years for one-punch killing in Canada
A man extradited from Scotland admitted manslaughter in the 2023 death of a restaurant owner in Ontario. He will serve the final seven months of his sentence before deportation proceedings begin.
Washington Examinerworld2 days agoUpdated
King Charles III Meets Prince Harry, Meghan and Children at Highgrove House
The private gathering marked the first time in four years that King Charles III had seen Prince Harry’s family. Prince Harry arrived in England earlier in the week for charity events.
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world2 days agoUpdated
Ann Widdecombe Found Dead With Serious Injuries at Devon Home
Devon and Cornwall Police opened a murder inquiry after finding the 78-year-old former Conservative minister at her Haytor property on July 9. A man arrested on suspicion of murder was released the same day.
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news.sky.comworld3 days ago
UK Grid Operator Launches Internal Investigation After Allegations of Concealed Power Supply Risks
The UK's grid operator said it is starting an internal probe into claims that employees hid information about recent risks to the country's power supply. @business reported the announcement. No further details on the allegations or timeline were provided.
The Independentworld3 days ago
Brothers Sentenced to Life for 1984 Murder of Civil Servant in London
Michael Stewart, 57, and Anthony Stewart, 60, received life sentences with minimum terms of 10 and 15 years at the Old Bailey. The convictions followed a reopened investigation into the May 1984 killing of Anthony Littler in East Finchley.
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rte.iefinance3 days ago
Ann Widdecombe Dies at Age 78
Shadow Illegal Immigration Minister Matt Vickers described the death of Ann Widdecombe as a devastating day for British politics. GB News reported the 78-year-old's passing and Vickers' comments on her career.
news.sky.comworld3 days ago
UK heatwave to bring 33C temperatures this weekend with thunderstorm risk
Temperatures are forecast to reach 33C in parts of the South West on Saturday and Sunday. Amber and yellow heat health alerts remain in place through Sunday evening.
politics3 days agoUpdated
UK and Turkey Reach Intelligence-Sharing Agreement at Ankara NATO Summit
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gave each attending leader a personalized revolver with six live rounds at the NATO summit. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer left his gift in Turkey for decommissioning due to import restrictions. Starmer also signed a defense agreement during…
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news.sky.comscience4 days ago
UK to see 35C highs through next week as heatwave continues
Temperatures reached or exceeded 34C on eight days in 2026, surpassing the previous annual record. Heat health alerts remain in place across most of England until Sunday evening.
cnet.compolitics4 days ago
UK Defence Releases First Female Physiology Training Guide for Servicewomen
The Ministry of Defence issued a new guide covering fitness, nutrition, recovery and injury prevention tailored to women. It follows a decade of research tracking servicewomen in arduous roles. Defence Minister Calvin Bailey said the material maintains existing standards while im…
news.google.comworld4 days ago
Man Pleads Not Guilty to 14 Attempted Murder Charges in Train Stabbings
Anthony Williams entered not guilty pleas at Cambridge Crown Court on 9 July 2026 to charges including the attempted murder of 10 people on an LNER train. He faces 21 charges in total linked to incidents in Peterborough, east London and on the train.
Semaforworld4 days ago
Argentina Announces New Nuclear Reactor Backed by $1.2 Billion in US Funds
Argentina said it will build a new reactor in Buenos Aires with American financing. Britain extended the life of its Sizewell B plant by 20 years. Global nuclear capacity is projected to rise sharply through 2036.
news.sky.comworld4 days ago
UK Domestic Abuse Referrals for Economic and Tech Coercion Rise 78 Percent
Referrals to Refuge’s specialist unit reached 967 between April 2025 and March 2026, up from 542 the year before. Economic-abuse cases more than doubled to 414, with a noted increase in coerced car-finance agreements.
news.sky.comworld4 days agoUpdated
Three Bodies Found in Bedfordshire Home; Husband Named as Suspect
Police found the bodies of Nothabo Zandile Tshuma, 42, and her daughters Natalie, 15, and Nala, 5, at a home in Great Denham on Monday. Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, 45, is the main suspect and is believed to have fled to Zimbabwe.
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deadline.compolitics4 days ago
Iran summons British Ambassador over accusations and networks
Iran summoned the British Ambassador to protest statements and activities it described as hostile. The action follows recent remarks by London officials.
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news.sky.comworld4 days ago
British Couple and Spanish Men Dispute Menorca Villa After Police Initially Let Occupants Stay
A British couple arrived at their Menorca holiday home to find an alarm installed and furniture removed. Police initially allowed two Spanish men to remain but detained them the next day after ownership documents were presented.
thehindu.comworld4 days ago
Thailand Requires Cannabis Exporters to Pay 30,000 Baht per Kilogram Fine
British couriers caught smuggling cannabis from Thailand must pay Thai Customs 30,000 Baht per kilogram to leave the country. The measure took effect on 17 June 2026 and applies to all nationalities.
news.sky.compolitics5 days ago
Drug-driving endorsements exceed drink-driving for first time in Britain
New data show 30,707 drug-driving endorsements added to licences in 2025, surpassing 29,981 drink-driving endorsements. Officials described the figures as deeply concerning and outlined plans to review penalties and testing methods.
globalnews.caworld5 days ago
UK Police Use-of-Force Rules to Change
New regulations will alter how police officers' use of force is reviewed. The changes may end misconduct proceedings against an officer who shot a driver in London in 2022.
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The War Zoneworld5 days ago
UK and Netherlands to Build Eight Amphibious Ships Replacing Three Retiring Vessels
The United Kingdom and the Netherlands announced a £2.4 billion program on July 7 to construct eight landing platform dock ships. Each nation will receive four vessels based on a Dutch design, with construction in UK shipyards. The ships are slated to enter service in the early 2…
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france24.compolitics5 days ago
French Parliamentary Report Criticizes UK Border Deals and France's Migration Policy
A parliamentary inquiry published Wednesday criticized France's migration policy along the northern coast. Communist MP Elsa Faucillon, the rapporteur, said 40 years of security-focused deals with the United Kingdom have failed to reduce crossings.
news.sky.combusiness5 days ago
UK Housebuilders Face Lawsuit Seeking Up to £4.5 Billion in Compensation
A collective action on behalf of an estimated 700,000 buyers targets the seven largest UK housebuilders over alleged sharing of commercially sensitive information between 2015 and June 2026. The case seeks £3,100 to £6,200 per claimant if the Competition Appeal Tribunal allows it…
GB Newspolitics6 days ago
Pakistan Sets Conditions for Britain to Deport Convicted Offender
Pakistan has told Britain it will accept the deportation of a convicted offender only if Britain returns political dissidents and respects Islamabad's priorities. The man, 73, was released last week after serving 14 years of a 22-year sentence.
newslaundry.comscience6 days ago
UK Issues Heat-Health Alerts as Southern England Begins Multi-Day Heatwave
Amber alerts cover the Midlands, eastern and southern England until 12 July. Yellow alerts apply across northern England for the same period. Parts of the south and east have already met heatwave criteria.
finance6 days ago
UK, France and Germany Announce 50 Billion Dollar NATO Precision-Strike Initiative
The UK government announced a new Allied Initiative allocating 50 billion dollars over 10 years for precision strike capabilities. The effort joins France and Germany to develop long-range weapons without U.S. involvement.
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espn.comworld6 days ago
UK Online Gamblers Face Financial Risk Checks Above £1,000 Daily Spend
The Gambling Commission will require assessments for high-spending online gamblers starting at elevated thresholds before lowering them. The measures draw on credit data to identify financial harm risks without affecting credit scores.
livemint.compolitics6 days ago
Electoral Commission Urged to Investigate Farage Over Undeclared Donations
The Independent reported calls for the Electoral Commission to examine whether Nigel Farage failed to declare donations from convicted money launderer George Cottrell spanning five years. Labour chair Anna Turley and former Reform UK deputy Ben Habib separately requested the prob…
news.sky.comworld6 days ago
DVLA Records 7,381 Number-Plate Thefts Last Year, Up 30 Percent
DVLA data show 7,381 number plates reported stolen in the most recent full year, up from 5,683 the year before. Suspected cloning cases reached 11,394, a 53 percent increase from 2021 levels.
theconversation.compolitics6 days ago
Britain to Lead European Coalition Developing Long-Range Missiles
Britain will head a five-nation effort to design missiles with ranges of 1,000 to 3,000 kilometres. The project will be announced at the NATO summit in Ankara.
The Independentbusiness7 days ago
Banks and building societies top UK customer satisfaction index for first time
Banks and building societies scored 82.0 out of 100 on the latest UK Customer Satisfaction Index, surpassing non-food retail at 81.0 and food retail at 80.6. Nationwide Building Society led individual brands with 87.3, followed by John Lewis at 87.1.
wnd.comworld7 days ago
Britain Declares Third Heatwave as Southern England Forecast to Reach 35C
The Met Office declared Britain's third heatwave of the year. Temperatures are forecast to reach 35C in parts of southern England by Friday and Saturday, with health alerts issued across multiple regions.
traveldailymedia.comworld7 days ago
British-Albanian Network Uses Luxury Superyachts to Smuggle Deported Convicts
GB News reported a criminal operation ferrying expelled Albanian prisoners from the Netherlands to ports near Dover on high-end vessels. The service charges £15,500 per passenger and advertises on TikTok. Official data shows 4,614 deported individuals have re-entered Britain in f…
abcnews.go.comworld7 days agoUpdated
Palace Offer to Prince Harry Could Not Be Fulfilled Due to Logistical Deadlines
Prince Harry's team said it accepted an invitation to stay at Buckingham Palace during his London visit. The palace stated the offer was withdrawn after the duke's team missed the deadline and later reversed its position.
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nypost.comworld7 days agoUpdated
King Charles rides in Challenger 2 tank during Bovington visit
King Charles took a ride in a British Army tank during his first official visit to the Royal Tank Regiment since becoming its Colonel-in-Chief. He arrived in a 1920 Pattern Rolls-Royce armoured car and toured The Tank Museum in Bovington, Dorset.
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bleedingcool.combusiness7 days ago
Sky to Acquire ITV Media Business for $2.16 Billion
Sky will purchase ITV's Media & Entertainment division for $2.16 billion in a transaction announced July 6, 2026. The deal combines ITV's free-to-air channels and ITVX with Sky's pay-TV and data systems.
Newsweekworld7 days agoUpdated
Palace Declines Late Acceptance of Harry’s UK Visit Request
Prince Harry accepted an offer to stay at Buckingham Palace for his five-day UK trip but the palace withdrew it after he missed a formal response deadline. The visit focuses on Invictus Games preparations and includes stops in Birmingham.
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news.sky.compolitics7 days ago
Incoming UK Labour Leader Rules Out Powers for Scottish Independence Referendum Despite Holyrood Motion
Andy Burnham told Scottish Labour MPs he opposes granting Holyrood authority for a second referendum. The BBC reported the comments last week as Burnham prepares to succeed Keir Starmer by the end of July 2026. First Minister John Swinney seeks a vote by 2028 after the SNP's May…
world8 days ago
Reform UK says Nigel Farage’s pre-MP support from associate did not require declaration
BBC News reported that Nigel Farage received undeclared support from George Cottrell in the year before entering Parliament. Farage denied wrongdoing while Reform UK maintained the arrangement occurred in a personal capacity.
news.sky.comfinance8 days ago
MP asks standards commissioner to review undeclared support Farage received before election
BBC News reported that Nigel Farage did not declare benefits supplied by George Cottrell before his election as an MP. Reform UK maintains the support was personal and required no registration. The Liberal Democrats have asked the parliamentary standards commissioner to investiga…
The Independentbusiness8 days ago
Evri Sues BBC for £1.2 Million Over December 2025 Documentary
The parcel delivery company Evri filed a defamation claim against the BBC seeking £1.2 million in damages. Court documents state the company lost prospective contracts after a Panorama broadcast examined courier pay practices.
The Independentworld8 days ago
Facebook page with AI videos on UK issues reaches millions without labels
A Facebook page called Life in Britain has posted AI-generated videos on immigration and government policy that have drawn millions of views. The page's managers are listed in Sri Lanka, and the platform has not added warnings after the content was flagged more than a month ago.
news.sky.compolitics8 days ago
Jenrick Says Reform Would Link Pakistan Aid and Visas to Deportation of Freed Grooming Gang Leader
Robert Jenrick said Reform UK would do whatever it takes to remove Shabir Ahmed to Pakistan. The comments came during a July 5 interview on GB News after Ahmed's recent prison release.
focustaiwan.twworld8 days ago
UK Temperatures Forecast to Reach 34C Later This Week
Forecasters expect temperatures across parts of England to climb into the low 30s by Monday and peak near 34C by Thursday or Friday. A yellow rain warning remains in effect for western Scotland through Monday morning.
news.sky.comworld9 days ago
Report on England and Wales Police Leadership Calls for Recruitment and Training Overhaul
A review commissioned by the College of Policing concludes that police leadership requires fundamental overhaul. Lord Blunkett, who co-authored the report with Lord Herbert, said the service is not good enough and needs an ethical reset.