Ambassador Duncan Norman: Britain's partnership with Azerbaijan goes far beyond energy
Azerbaijan
apa.az
21.08.2026
UK borrows more than expected in July as Healey prepares for first Budget
Chancellor John Healey said the government is 'committed to meeting our fiscal rules'
Finance
bbc.co.uk
21.08.2026
World-renowned supermodel Naomi Campbell heading to Baku
World-renowned supermodel and global fashion icon Naomi Campbell is set to make a special appearance in Baku, with a major event featuring the British supermodel expected to take place on September 23
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
21.08.2026
We’ll never be royals: the California town where Prince Harry and Meghan lived says goodbye
As the couple plans their return to the UK, Montecito’s whirlwind stint on the global stage may be coming to an endThe bucolic coastal California town of Montecito was thrust into the limelight six ye
World
theguardian.com
21.08.2026
Icelandic Producer Hlín Jóhannsdóttir Sets ‘Just a Kid’ With Alief Ahead of Haugesund and Reunites with ‘Driving Mum’ Team (EXCLUSIVE)
Veteran Icelandic producer Hlín Jóhannsdóttir of Ursus Parvus, behind titles from some Iceland’s most renowned filmmakers including Fridrik Thor Fridriksson, Dagur Kári and Rúnar Rúnarsson, has signed
Culture
variety.com
21.08.2026
UK reports unexpected deficit of £1.8bn as John Healey prepares for first budget
July data shows total public debt was £2.98tn, or 94% of GDP – up £96bn on a year earlierBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK government ran a larger than expected £1.8bn deficit in July, underlining
World
theguardian.com
21.08.2026
British cyclist to compete just days after brother's crash death
Cyclist Josh Tarling will ride in a Spainish event just eight days after his younger brother Finlay died when he was hit by a car during the Volta a Portugal.
World
news.sky.com
21.08.2026
The Single English County Saying No to Palantir
The UK government is facing calls to cancel a sprawling health care contract with Palantir. The region of Greater Manchester insists it can do a better job itself.
Tech
wired.com
21.08.2026
‘Putin has repeatedly threatened the UK and Nato over Ukraine – but he is too weak to follow through’
Putin’s posturing is a poor attempt to scare off broader Western support for Kyiv, say experts. Suha Kidwai reports
World
independent.co.uk
21.08.2026
NI saw largest rise in disposable income of any UK region
The figures estimate the amount of money that people have for spending or saving after they have paid taxes and received benefits.
Politics
bbc.co.uk
21.08.2026
I’ll admit it: I’ve cycled through red lights. But Britain’s traffic laws are to blame, not me | Simon Jenkins
The essence of cycling is to keep moving, but London’s chaotic roads often make this difficult. My solution: fewer, not more rulesI plead guilty. I have loved and used the streets of London all my lif
Finance
theguardian.com
21.08.2026
British rapper Yung Filly to face retrial on rape charges in Australia
A jury last month cleared the YouTuber of several sexual assault offences, but it couldn't reach a decision on three others
World
bbc.co.uk
21.08.2026
Andy Burnham’s plan for Britain starts above a Manchester cocktail bar
A look at the prime minister's Manchester office “No. 10 North” — and what it reveals about his political ambitions.
Politics
politico.com
21.08.2026
A question looms over Harry's return to the UK. Can he rebuild his relationship with Prince William?
The royal family’s long-running American soap opera is returning to Britain
World
independent.co.uk
21.08.2026
My student day out in London turned to terror - now survivors like me won't be forgotten
The UK's first national day for victims and survivors of terrorism takes place on Friday - and means more to this man than many.
Politics
bbc.co.uk
21.08.2026
French becoming more effective in stopping small boat crossings, UK says
The Home Office credits France with intercepting hundreds of potential crossings this summer using new tactics.
Politics
bbc.co.uk
21.08.2026
Footage shows migrants attacking French police trying to stop small boat crossing to UK
Footage shows migrants attacking French police who attempted to intercept a small boat launch
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
Private Credit’s Next Big Thing Is $1 Trillion in British Pensions
Finance
wsj.com
20.08.2026
Harry and Meghan are moving back to the U.K.
After six years of self-imposed exile, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are leaving California and moving back to the United Kingdom.
World
npr.org
20.08.2026
UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada condemn Israel's West Bank settlement project
European countries and Canada pile on pressure over Israel's plans to expand settlements in a strategically vital part of the occupied West Bank.
World
bbc.co.uk
20.08.2026