Heavy rain forecast will not reverse widespread drought conditions in UK
Forecasters say intense showers might cause flooding as rain falls on dry, hard groundFloods and drought could hit the UK at the same time this week, with heavy rain forecast to fall on hard, parched
World
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
The President of Azerbaijan expressed his gratitude to the Government of Great Britain for the assistance in demining
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev expressed gratitude to the British Government for assistance in the field of demining.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kremlin threatens UK over Kyiv’s ‘use of British drones’ in record attacks
MoD responds by saying Britain stands 'shoulder to shoulder' with Ukraine against Russian aggression
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
British tourist and wife killed in Greek helicopter crash while on honeymoon named
Two British tourists who were killed in a helicopter crash in Greece while on their honeymoon have been named.
World
news.sky.com
17.08.2026
Erdogan discussed regional issues with the British Prime Minister
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had a telephone conversation with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
Azerbaijan
report.az
17.08.2026
Britain deploys military as wildfires spread across Europe
Britain deploys military as wildfires spread across Europe
World
aljazeera.com
17.08.2026
Britain's Princess Eugenie names new daughter Adelaide Elizabeth Annina
Britain’s Princess Eugenie has named her first daughter Adelaide Elizabeth Annina
World
abcnews.com
17.08.2026
British Muslim student with valid visa refused entry to US after 23-hour detention
Laith Alani, who had booked week-long trip to visit theme parks and family, believes US border force profiled him on arrival in OrlandoA British student who was detained and deported after flying to t
World
theguardian.com
17.08.2026
UK government ‘irresponsible’ for not publishing emergency drought plans
Campaigners demand greater transparency into water companies’ plans not made public due to ‘security reasons’The UK government has been accused of a lack of transparency and acting “irresponsibly” for
World
theguardian.com
17.08.2026
Biggest August fall in British house prices since 2018; oil and gas prices rise as Hormuz traffic slows – business live
British house prices expected to fall this year, despite ‘Burnham bounce’, Rightmove reportsAsking prices for newly listed homes in UK’s richest borough fall by £100k in one monthJP Morgan boss Jamie
Finance
theguardian.com
17.08.2026
U.K. prime minister messages with impersonator of top Trump staffer
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messaged with someone pretending to be White House chief of staff Susie Wiles.
World
cbsnews.com
17.08.2026
Inside the UK’s ‘stressful’ cost of living crisis Burnham hopes to tackle
Britain's new premier has promised to ease the suffering of millions of families unable to afford basic items.
World
aljazeera.com
17.08.2026
Asking prices for newly listed homes in UK’s richest borough fall by £100k in one month
Fierce competition in some areas of London means landlord purchasers are making successful lowball offersThe average price of a home coming up for sale in Britain’s richest borough has dropped by almo
World
theguardian.com
17.08.2026
"The Telegraph": The new prison system in Britain is facing a crisis
Britain's new 1,500-inmate Millsike prison faces systemic problems despite a £400m investment.
Azerbaijan
report.az
17.08.2026
Media: Ukraine used British drones for the first time to strike deep into Russia
British-made unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have been used for the first time by the Armed Forces of Ukraine to strike deep into Russian territory.
Azerbaijan
report.az
16.08.2026
Block export of ‘national treasure’ UK fossils, says MP
Sale of one of UK’s top collections overseas prompts call new rules to help keep items in countryOne of UK’s best fossil collections sold in ‘loss to the nation’An MP has called on ministers to change
World
theguardian.com
16.08.2026
University spinout to launch water quality app for UK and US waters
Molendotech will collate data from daily tests that detect E coli and other bacteria amid reports of swimmers falling illA UK university spinout behind a rapid bacterial water testing kit is planning
World
theguardian.com
16.08.2026
UK orders reviews of franchising sector after Vodafone allegations
Two studies will be used to shape government policy amid claims about a former franchisee who took his own life Ministers have commissioned a pair of in-depth reports into how franchising businesses a
World
theguardian.com
23.08.2026
British corporation continued trafficking of enslaved Africans to Guyana 40 years after abolition
Letter written in 1847 to Sandbach, Tinne and Company’s Liverpool office reveals it engaged in practice after receiving taxpayer-funded compensation, book saysWhen Britain abolished slavery, plantatio
World
theguardian.com
23.08.2026
Drill, Burnham, drill? The oil basin that is a totem for Trump - and a headache for Britain’s new PM
North Sea oil, once the driving force of the UK economy, may be dwindling but it remains a symbol of prestige and a rich resource for political debateWhen oil was first discovered off the north-east c
Politics
theguardian.com
23.08.2026