Tom Holland’s staggering nine-figure Spider-Man: Brand New Day earnings revealed
British actor was paid double what he received upfront for the franchise’s 2021 installment
Culture
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
AUKUS only works if Britain’s submarine town does
Barrow-in-Furness must deliver subs at an unprecedented pace, as it repairs decades of underinvestment in housing, skills and public services.
Politics
politico.eu
19.08.2026
AUKUS only works if Britain’s submarine town does
Barrow-in-Furness must deliver subs at an unprecedented pace, as it repairs decades of underinvestment in housing, skills and public services.
Politics
politico.com
19.08.2026
The Guardian view on the Grenfell Tower fire: Britain is letting companies pass the buck | Editorial
Victims received less compensation than shareholders in the company behind its flammable cladding. Parliament must make corporations pay for harm causedThere is something profoundly wrong when the com
Finance
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
All power to the UK competition watchdog’s war on ‘drip pricing’
Competition and Markets Authority on message with PM’s planned purge of hidden fees and add-on chargesTrainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School face investigationThe Competition and Markets Au
Politics
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
U.K. Signals Willingness to Reconsider Digital Services Tax After Trump Tariff Threat
The concession came after the Trump Administration renewed pressure on Britain, warning that its 100% tariff threat was “not a bluff.”
World
time.com
19.08.2026
Tice should apologise to firefighters for ‘enjoy it’ remark on extreme heat, says Labour
Exclusive: Bridget Phillipson’s comments show her party feels voters have been alienated by Reform net zero attacksRichard Tice should apologise to firefighters for his comments earlier this week urgi
World
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
US ally on Putin’s doorstep braces for war as Russia tensions take ominous turn
Russia's embassy in Britain threatened "consequences" over reported British drone use in Ukraine as Moscow escalates rhetoric against NATO allies.
Politics
foxnews.com
19.08.2026
Reform says we need to choose between climate and economy. It's wrong | Larry Elliott
The party’s deputy leader Richard Tice says we should stop worrying about extreme heat and enjoy it. This dangerous nonsense will wreck our finances and the planetSo now we know: the smart response to
Finance
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
Phoebe Bridgers Gets Unfortunate Birthday Gift: A Hospital Visit
The Lost Weekend singer says her upcoming U.K. show dates will be rescheduled while she recovers from appendicitis
Culture
rollingstone.com
19.08.2026
Andy Burnham calls on wider society to help end homelessness by Christmas
PM says public money alone won’t solve problem but ‘we did it in the pandemic, we can do it again’UK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has said government money alone may not be enough to get
World
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
Calls for urgent law change as UK’s largest water reuse system cannot be switched on
Recycling system in Cambridgeshire that could save thousands of litres a day is deemed not in line with rulesThe largest water reuse system in the UK, which could save thousands of litres of water a d
World
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
Susanna Reid takes break from Good Morning Britain to party in Ibiza
Presenter, 55, is set to return to ‘GMB’ in September
Culture
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
Deep Purple guitarist says reunion tour ‘could be the last time we see each other’
Ritchie Blackmore returned to perform with the British rock band last week, more than 30 years after he left the group
Culture
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
Are subsea oil and gas pipelines a previously unrecognized source of ocean microplastics?
Decommissioning pipelines used by the oil and gas industry could result in substantial quantities of microplastics being released into the UK's marine environment annually, a new study suggests.
Science
phys.org
19.08.2026
The Rake’s Progress review – a young cast packed with promise do Stravinsky’s dance with the devil proud
Battersea Arts Centre, LondonThe staging is awkward and balance is an issue at points, but the singers of British Youth Opera are consistently impressive Clapham – home to hundreds of young Londoners
Culture
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
UK salmonella outbreak leaves one dead and hundreds ill
A person has died and hundreds have fallen ill with salmonella food poisoning in an outbreak that UK experts believe is linked to eating food made with imported eggs.
Health
bbc.co.uk
19.08.2026
UK cinemas consider ban on Meta glasses
Cinemas are considering a ban on Meta AI glasses amid piracy concerns.
Tech
news.sky.com
19.08.2026
UK ‘open to discussing’ digital services tax with Trump administration
Jamieson Greer said Donald Trump's threat to slap 100% tariffs on European countries with digital services taxes is “not a bluff.”
Politics
politico.eu
19.08.2026
Labour ‘could lose up to 50 seats’ to Greens if new drilling in North Sea approved
Greens say analysis shows government failure to take bold climate action could lead to big gains for party at electionUK politics live – latest updatesLabour could lose dozens of seats to the Green pa
World
theguardian.com
19.08.2026