What is happening to UK prices?
UK inflation dropped slightly in June 2026, but higher energy costs are expected to push it back up.
Finance
bbc.co.uk
19.08.2026
UK politicians vastly overestimate public opposition to climate policies, study finds
Members of Parliament from the UK's three biggest political parties in the House of Commons significantly overestimate levels of public resistance to major policy proposals for tackling climate change
Science
phys.org
19.08.2026
Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School investigated over hidden ticket fees
UK competition watchdog investigation is part of broader clampdown on illegal ‘drip pricing’Business live – latest updatesThe UK’s competition watchdog has launched investigations into Trainline, Virg
World
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
Rising inflation underlines scale of Andy Burnham’s cost of living challenge
PM’s plan to shield households from more pressure risks being overwhelmed by wider price risesUK inflation rises to 2.9%Business live – latest updatesJuly’s increase in inflation, to 2.9%, is likely t
World
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
‘House of the Dragon’ Directing Mentorship Alum Marcus Anthony Thomas Sets Cast for British Psychological Thriller ‘Cast Me!’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Marcus Anthony Thomas, who completed a directing mentorship on “House of the Dragon,” has started production on his directorial feature debut. Now shooting in London, psychological thriller “Cast Me!”
Culture
variety.com
19.08.2026
Sci-Fi Horror Comedy ‘Flapjax’ Boards Blue Finch Films for Sales Ahead of Fantastic Fest Bow (EXCLUSIVE)
Culture
variety.com
19.08.2026
David Shrigley London exhibition will find the funny side of old masters
Dulwich Picture Gallery show to feature British artist’s work hung next to paintings by Dutch and Flemish greatsThe contemporary UK artist David Shrigley will apply his trademark arch humour and disti
World
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
Shaun the Sheep could lend his name to UK storm as Met Office opens vote
The public is being asked to choose between Shaun and his cousin Timmy the lamb
Culture
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
UK inflation rises to 2.9%
The cost of things is now rising at a faster pace compared with last month.
Finance
bbc.co.uk
19.08.2026
UK inflation rises to 2.9% as Iran war fuels living costs squeeze
Higher energy costs push up CPI but jobs slowdown could deter Bank of England from raising interest ratesUK inflation rose to 2.9% in July as the impact of the Iran war on energy prices triggered a re
World
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
Suspended Reform UK member vows to fight to remain in party
Tim Montgomerie says his appeal will be a test of whether the party can tolerate free speech.
Politics
bbc.co.uk
19.08.2026
John Irvin, Director of ‘Hamburger Hill,’ ‘Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy,’ Dies at 86
John Irvin, the British director of “Hamburger Hill,” the “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” miniseries and 1981’s “Ghost Story,” died Aug. 11. He was 86. His producers confirmed he died at the home of his s
Culture
variety.com
19.08.2026
Do not cut benefits for disabled young people, dozens of UK charities urge ministers
More than 40 charities write to Pat McFadden and review head Alan Milburn over fears of stricter eligibility rulesMore than 40 of the UK’s leading charities have warned ministers against imposing toug
World
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
Oscar-winning actress lands role in new series of Only Murders In The Building
A British Oscar winner will star in the next series of Only Murders In The Building
Culture
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Swedish MP intervenes in ‘damaging’ Brexit row over elderly Britons ordered to leave
Migration minister asked how he intends to stop deportations of people ‘who had lived in Sweden for decades’The deportation and removal of British citizens from Sweden over Brexit residency rights is
World
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
The Guardian view on global inequality: extreme wealth threatens democracy | Editorial
New York mayor Zohran Mamdani shows Britain’s Andy Burnham that confronting billionaires need not mean the end of cooperation with Donald TrumpIn November, Californians will vote on a one-off 5% levy
Politics
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
Tour of Britain Women begins under cloud but with hope of stronger future
Women’s peloton returns after death of Finlay Tarling, who died during the Volta a Portugal last weekThe 2026 Tour of Britain Women starts in Cumbria on Wednesday under a cloud after the death of the
Sport
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
The British state has recast protest as terrorism
Britain’s ever-broader terrorism laws are erasing the line between political violence, protest and dissent.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Ministers are waking up to Britain’s gas supply risks. It’s time for decisions
Despite declining consumption, the country will still need lots of gas in coming years but solutions aren’t forthcomingUK risks running out of gas by 2030s, ministers toldThe penny is dropping in gove
Finance
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
British data group Quantexa explores UK or US IPO, sources say
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
18.08.2026