Ikea to take on eBay and Vinted with UK online secondhand site
Platform set to launch later this year will enable loyalty card members to sell preloved Billy bookcases and Poäng chairsBusiness live – latest updatesIkea is taking on eBay, Facebook Marketplace and
Finance
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
The ultra rich are collecting fossils. And that’s bad for science - video
One of the UK’s best fossil collections has been sold overseas in what experts have called a loss to the nation. The collection, which is now on display at the Natural History Museum in Abu Dhabi, was
Science
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18.08.2026
UK risks running out of gas by 2030s, ministers told
Government assessment warns of supply shock that could leave homes and businesses without gas within a decadeGreat Britain risks running out of gas in the 2030s despite its growing clean energy source
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18.08.2026
Labour urges Gambling Commission to investigate firms linked to Reform UK donors
Bridget Phillipson writes to watchdog asking it to look into claims Tether.bet and Fispay operated without a licenceThe Gambling Commission has been urged to investigate claims that companies linked t
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18.08.2026
What is behind Russia’s ‘consequences’ threat over UK sending drones to Ukraine?
Britain has supplied more militarily significant munitions to Kyiv before but there are political reasons for Moscow’s remarksEurope live – latest updatesRussia’s embassy in London has accused the UK
Politics
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18.08.2026
One person dead and more than 200 ill in UK salmonella outbreak
UKHSA rules out British produce as source of infections and says evidence points to consumption of imported eggsOne person has died and more than 200 others have fallen ill during a UK-wide outbreak o
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18.08.2026
Revealed: Toby Young free speech group crowdfunded over £60,000 for legal case fought by pro-bono lawyer
Staff members said Free Speech Union would “need to explain” how it spent money donated by its supportersStaff at a campaign group that claims to defend free speech in Britain said it would “need to e
World
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18.08.2026
President Ilham Aliyev highlights strong mutual interest of Azerbaijani and British companies
Azerbaijan
trend.az
18.08.2026
Andy Burnham ‘not embarrassed’ by exchange with Trump aide impersonator
The British PM said “nothing of consequence” was discussed during the interaction.
Politics
politico.eu
18.08.2026
How soon will the drought be over?
Rain has returned to parts of the UK this week but is it enough to end the drought some regions are facing?
Science
bbc.co.uk
18.08.2026
New UK ambassador says presenting credentials to President Ilham Aliyev was great honor
Azerbaijan
trend.az
18.08.2026
New British ambassador: It was a great honor for me to present my credentials to Ilham Aliyev
It is a great honor for Duncan Norman, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to Azerbaijan, to present his creden
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
JPMorgan chief cautions UK chancellor against tougher bank taxes – report
Finance
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18.08.2026
Ambassador: I look forward to strengthening the strategic partnership between Britain and Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
apa.az
18.08.2026
President Ilham Aliyev receives credentials of newly appointed British Ambassador to Azerbaijan (PHOTO)
Azerbaijan
trend.az
18.08.2026
Ilham Aliyev accepted the credentials of the new ambassador of Great Britain
On August 18, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Duncan Norman, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and N
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
The President accepted the credentials of the new ambassador of Great Britain
Azerbaijan
apa.az
18.08.2026
From jumpers to slug pellets - how British wool is back in demand
An increased demand in wool has meant prices have increased more than 70% in the last year.
Finance
bbc.co.uk
18.08.2026
Governments’ borrowing costs hit further multi-decade highs as US-Iran peace hopes fade
Bond yields in US, UK, Germany France and Japan rise after ceasefire ends and Trump threatens to bomb OmanBusiness live – latest updatesGovernment borrowing costs in several advanced economies continu
Finance
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
Russia warns UK of ‘consequences’ over Ukraine’s use of British-made drones
Ministry of Defence says it stands ‘shoulder to shoulder’ with Kyiv after Russian embassy issues statement
Finance
ft.com
18.08.2026