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citizen.co.zaworld6 hrs ago
UK Begins Selling US Powerball Tickets at £4 per Line
The National Lottery launched Powerball tickets in Britain on July 21. Players pay £4 per line for a chance at shared prizes that start at £12 million. The first UK draw takes place on Thursday.
nbcnews.compolitics1 day ago
Trump Praises Incoming UK Prime Minister Burnham on North Sea Oil, but Labour Says Manifesto Ban on New Licenses Stands
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on Sunday that people in Aberdeen, Scotland, were dancing in the streets over Andy Burnham's reported stance on North Sea oil. Labour deputy leader Lucy Powell said any shift would be a change of emphasis rather than new policy.
hiphopwired.comworld9 hrs agoUpdated
Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate Arrested in Miami on Sealed Warrant
British prosecutors issued 38 new charges against the brothers on July 19. The United Kingdom seeks their extradition to face rape, human trafficking and related allegations.
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azernews.azworld1 day ago
Prince Harry Seeks Taxpayer-Funded Security for More UK Visits
Prince Harry plans to lobby the Home Secretary for restored security arrangements after a recent family reunion. The Duke of Sussex lost a High Court appeal last year over reduced protection when in the country.
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The Sydney Morning Heraldpolitics1 day ago
Australian politician supports mass deportations after UK visit
Pauline Hanson expressed support for mass deportations and defended meetings with UK figures during a television interview. She stated she had no regrets about past comments on immigration policy.
news.sky.comworld1 day ago
Gatwick Express Launches Two New Early-Morning Trial Services
Gatwick Express introduced two new early-morning trains between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport on Saturdays and Mondays. The operator also added fast-track security and discounted lounges for passengers after GTR entered public ownership in May.
politics2 days ago
Scout Association Investigates Gaza Painting Event After Complaint
The Scout Association is examining a complaint about artwork produced by a branch affiliated with the Muslim Scout Fellowship. The paintings, created last December in partnership with Islamic Relief, included the slogan 'from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free'. GB News…
world2 days ago
Three Men Convicted in 2016 Child Rape Case Released After Serving Part of Sentences
GB News reported that Ismail Haji, Imran Haji, and Ibrahim Kola were freed early from prison terms handed down in 2016 for offenses against a 13-year-old victim in West Yorkshire. A fourth man, Mohammed Chothia, received a 13-year sentence whose release status is unknown.
world2 days ago
Man Charged with Murder After Woman Stabbed in West London Home
Daniel Sean James, 46, appeared at the Old Bailey charged with murdering 24-year-old Kirandeep Kaur in her Hayes home. The attack took place early on July 12 while she slept with her husband and infant.
news.google.comworld2 days ago
Finnish MEP Barred From Entering Britain Ahead of CPAC Event
A Finnish member of the European Parliament said his permission to travel was revoked hours before departure. Officials cited public-good concerns. The politician was scheduled to speak at the first Conservative Political Action Conference in Britain.
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The Independentbusiness3 days ago
UK small boat arrivals fell 42 percent by July 2026 but one dinghy carried a record 128 people
Home Office figures show 12,214 people reached the UK on small boats through 9 July, down from 21,117 in the same period of 2025. Irregular crossings into Europe also declined nearly 40 percent in the first half of the year.
channel4.comsports3 days ago
West Midlands Police Chief Constable receives £57,000 payout on retirement after intelligence failures over Maccabi Tel Aviv match
Craig Guildford stepped down from his £220,000-a-year post after West Midlands Police recommended banning Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a November 2025 Europa League match. GB News reported the payout and related criticisms of the force's intelligence.
news.sky.compolitics3 days ago
Farage to Face 34 Candidates in Clacton By-Election After Resigning Over Donations
Nigel Farage seeks to regain his Clacton seat in an August 13 by-election featuring a record 34 candidates. The Reform UK leader resigned earlier this month after controversy over undeclared gifts including a five-million-pound donation.
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theglobeandmail.comworld4 days ago
Queen Camilla Turns 79 as Palace Releases Portrait and Announces Children’s Book Gift Programme
Buckingham Palace released a new photograph of Queen Camilla on her 79th birthday. The monarch announced that every Year 6 child in the UK will receive a special edition of Impossible Creatures this Christmas.
news.sky.compolitics4 days ago
Man Jailed for 10 Years After Pleading Guilty to 19 Burglaries Across Eight Counties
Gledis Uka, 30, received the sentence at Maidstone Crown Court after pleading guilty to 19 of 33 charges. The crimes occurred seasonally between 2023 and 2025.
news.google.combusiness4 days ago
UK Job Adverts Rise 11 Percent to 1.7 Million While Youth Unemployment Tops One Million
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation reported a 9 percent monthly increase and an 11 percent annual rise in job postings. Regional gains concentrated in Anglesey, Cornwall and Cheshire while agriculture, retail and hospitality sectors led the growth.
news.sky.comworld4 days ago
1.5 Million UK National Lottery Players Have 1.9 Million Unclaimed Prizes Averaging £3.90
GB News reported that 1,542,081 players left winnings untouched in online accounts over the past year. Regional data showed the highest numbers in London and the North West of England. Allwyn urged players to check accounts amid recent large jackpots.
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theglobeandmail.compolitics4 days ago
UK imposes sanctions on 11 people and firms over Sudan gold trade
The United Kingdom sanctioned 11 individuals and companies tied to Sudan's gold industry. Officials said the measures target revenue used by both sides in the civil war.
channel4.compolitics5 days ago
Liz Truss Leads Tribute to Ann Widdecombe at CPAC GB After Targeted Killing
Liz Truss became emotional while honoring Ann Widdecombe at the inaugural CPAC Great Britain conference in London on July 16, 2026. Widdecombe, 78, was found dead last week in what counter-terrorism police described as a targeted attack. GB News reported the details of the tribut…
winnipegfreepress.comworld5 days ago
Charity Commission Opens Compliance Case on Hounslow Mosque After Complaints
The regulator launched a compliance review after complaints about events at Hounslow Jamia Masjid and Islamic Centre. The National Secular Society cited hosted speakers and past seminars at the west London venue.
en.globes.co.ilworld5 days ago
UK Economy Grew 0.1 Percent in May
Official data showed the UK economy expanded 0.1 percent in May. The Office of National Statistics released the monthly growth figure.
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news.sky.comfinance5 days ago
UK Visible Trade Deficit Narrows from April but Misses Forecast of a Surplus
Britain's visible trade balance recorded a deficit of 18.66 billion pounds in May. The overall trade balance deficit also narrowed from the prior month.
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westernjournal.comworld4 days agoUpdated
Vickrum Digwa Gets Life Sentence for Murder of Southampton Student Henry Nowak
Vickrum Digwa received a life sentence with a 21-year minimum term after admitting in a recorded police van conversation that he stabbed Henry Nowak multiple times. His mother was convicted of assisting an offender, and three family members face weapons charges.
sbs.com.aupolitics5 days ago
Man Arrested for Threatening to Shoot Nigel Farage After Parliamentary Referral
Metropolitan Police detained a man in his 20s on Tuesday 14 July 2026 in south London. The arrest followed a May 2026 post on X that read “I am going to shoot you in the head if you win.” Bail conditions bar contact with Farage and entry to Westminster.
news.sky.comworld5 days ago
Three Men Jailed for Rape of Woman on Brighton Beach
Abdulla Ahmadi, Ibrahim Alshafe and Karin Al-Danasurt received prison terms at Hove Crown Court on 15 July 2026 for the October attack. The victim described lasting trauma in a statement read to the court.
Forbesfinance5 days ago
Metallica Has Five Albums on U.K. Charts This Week
Metallica has five albums on at least one U.K. chart this week. Three older titles returned to rankings, including Master of Puppets reentering sales and physical albums lists.
The Independentworld5 days ago
England to Offer Free MenB Vaccine to New University Students Starting July 20
The Independent reported that thousands of students entering university in autumn 2026 will receive free meningococcal group B vaccinations at participating pharmacies across England. The program follows an outbreak in Kent earlier in 2026 that was linked to two deaths. Eligible…
The Independentpolitics5 days ago
Conservative MP Patrick Spencer Testifies He Accidentally Touched Woman's Breasts at London Club
The Independent reported that Patrick Spencer, 38, the Conservative MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, testified he accidentally touched one woman's breasts at the Groucho Club in August 2023 while denying any contact with the second woman. He has pleaded not guilty to two…
channel4.comscience5 days ago
Met Office Report: 2025 Was the Warmest Year on Record in the UK
The Met Office published analysis showing temperatures once viewed as extreme have become typical across Britain. 2025 ranked as the warmest year since records began in 1884.
asiaone.comworld6 days ago
China Exports More Than One Million Vehicles in June for First Time
Monthly shipments rose 27 percent as Chinese brands expanded sales across Europe and the UK. Established manufacturers including Volkswagen announced major job cuts in response.
en.globes.co.ilbusiness6 days ago
OECD Keeps UK 2026 Growth Forecast at 0.9 Percent, Citing Energy Inflation from Iran Conflict
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development kept its projection for UK economic expansion at 0.9 percent in 2026 after recording 1.4 percent growth in 2025. The report linked renewed energy inflation to the US-Israel war with Iran and urged faster decarbonisation.
business6 days ago
UK Tax Authority Defers Crypto Capital Gains Tax on Certain Loans and Liquidity Pool Swaps
HM Revenue & Customs will treat certain cryptoasset lending and liquidity pool disposals as no gain no loss. The rule defers tax until an economic disposal occurs and takes effect in April 2027.
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nypost.combusiness6 days ago
UK Heating Oil Customers to Receive Compensation After Iran War Cancellations
The Competition and Markets Authority said 1,700 households affected by order cancellations will be compensated. Some suppliers agreed to pay while the regulator prepares court action against others.
news.sky.compolitics6 days ago
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Photographed Riding at Sandringham Estate
GB News reported that the 66-year-old was seen on horseback at the Norfolk estate for about an hour. He has been under police investigation since a February arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
news.sky.comworld6 days ago
UK Records Six Days Above 35C, Surpassing 1976 Mark
As of July 14, 2026, Britain has recorded six days exceeding 35C, surpassing the prior mark of five set in 1976. More than eight million households face hosepipe restrictions while wildfires burn in multiple regions. High-pressure systems are forecast to keep temperatures elevate…
aircargoweek.comworld6 days ago
India Raises Steel Export Quota to UK Under Trade Pact
India has increased its duty-free steel export quota to the UK under a free trade agreement signed last year. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal confirmed the renegotiated terms.
zerohedge.comfinance6 days ago
Bank of England to Replace Churchill and Other Figures with Nature Themes on Banknotes
The Bank of England decided to feature British animals, plants, and landscapes on the £5, £10, £20, and £50 notes. A 2025 letter from the Cabinet Office's Office for Equality and Opportunity had urged greater representation of women, disabled people, ethnic minorities, and LGBT+…
news.sky.compolitics6 days ago
UK Covid Inquiry: Government Had Inadequate PPE Stockpile, Spent £14.9bn on Supplies; No Evidence of Cronyism
The fifth report of the UK Covid inquiry detailed how inadequate stockpiles and procurement systems left healthcare workers without proper protective equipment. Nearly £10bn of the £14.9bn spent on PPE was wasted.
The Independentbusiness7 days ago
South East Water to Pay £30.5 Million and Accept Independent Monitor After Supply Failures
Ofwat concluded three investigations into repeated water supply interruptions by South East Water. The company will pay a total of £30.5 million funded by shareholders.
Yonhapworld7 days ago
Princess Anne Visits HD Hyundai Shipyard in Ulsan on Three-Day South Korea Trip
Britain's Princess Anne toured HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co.'s facility in Ulsan on July 14 to review shipbuilding capabilities. The visit formed part of a three-day trip with her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence.
news.sky.compolitics7 days 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.compolitics7 days 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.
world7 days 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.comworld7 days 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.comworld8 days 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.comworld8 days 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.comworld8 days 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 Independentworld8 days 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.comworld8 days 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.comworld8 days 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.comworld9 days 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.comscience9 days 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.comworld9 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.compolitics10 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.meworld10 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.comworld10 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.comworld10 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 Examinerworld9 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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world9 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.comworld10 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.