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
European states against Israel: West Bank settlements are illegal
Germany, Great Britain, Italy and France have called on Israel to immediately withdraw plans to build housing for Jewish settlers in the E-1 area near Jerusalem and to build a settlement in the West B
Azerbaijan
report.az
20.08.2026
France, Germany, UK and Italy slam Israel's 'E1' West Bank settler project
Paris, Berlin, London and Rome on Thursday condemned Israel's decision to open bidding for a planned settlement project in the occupied West Bank. The sprawling "E1" development, which like all Israel
World
france24.com
20.08.2026
Glass deposit operator confirmed after months of wrangling
Exchange for Change is running the new recycling programmes across the UK and will also run Wales's.
Science
bbc.co.uk
20.08.2026
Lack of water storage is an urgent national security issue | Letters
Readers respond to the crisis facing Britain caused by the lack of reservoir capacity and hotter summersYour reporters came up with a good list of urgent climate policies in response to Andy Burnham’s
Finance
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
Why is the Trump administration causing turmoil in the bond markets? | Richard Partington
As yields are dragged higher in the UK, Europe and Japan, the impact for consumers and businesses will be far-reaching‘Starve the beast’? The $40tn cost of Republicans’ false promises to cut spendingG
Finance
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
Why are Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to the UK? – The Latest
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are planning to return to live in Britain, six years after leaving for the US: a decision that was subject to intense media scrutiny. The couple and their two children a
World
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
Andy Burnham Weighs In As Prince Harry and Meghan Set For Return to U.K.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been largely distant from the Royal family since moving to California in 2020.
World
time.com
20.08.2026
‘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
20.08.2026
Gunmen seize tanker off Yemen amid resurgence of Somali piracy
UK maritime security monitor says Seamull tanker diverted towards Somalia, as wave of piracy sweeps the Gulf of Aden.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026