Summer jobs bounce back in UK thanks to busy calendar of sport and music
Industry tracker finds ‘exceptionally warm weather’ has helped boost job listings in hospitality and tourism sectorThe summer job has staged a comeback this year thanks to the hot weather and a packed
Finance
theguardian.com
17.08.2026
Reform UK benefits ban for foreign nationals would include EU citizens
The move would require renegotiating the UK's Brexit deal and could risk stripping British expats living in the EU of similar rights.
Politics
bbc.co.uk
16.08.2026
Ariana Grande Brings Out ‘Wicked’ Co-Star Cynthia Erivo for ‘Happy Days’ and ‘For Good’ at Eternal Sunshine London Show
Ariana Grande brought out Cynthia Erivo to perform at her Aug. 16 Eternal Sunshine stop at London’s O2. The “Wicked” stars sang “For Good” and “Happy Days” on the second night in the U.K. for Grande’s
Culture
variety.com
16.08.2026
Amy Hunt’s ‘dream comes true’ with fourth European Championships gold
British sprinter first to win four titles at single eventDina Asher-Smith hits record 11 European medals totalIf there was any remaining doubt that this has been Amy Hunt’s European Championships, it
Sport
theguardian.com
16.08.2026
Britain’s Georgia Hunter Bell surges to emphatic 1500m European gold
Hunter Bell races clear on final lap to win in 4:07.78secKlaudia Kazimierska claims silver; Patricia Silva bronzeGeorgia Hunter Bell’s glorious summer continues to take her to fresh summits. She was s
Sport
theguardian.com
16.08.2026
The plane crashed during the air show in Britain
A light engine plane crashed during an air show in Essex County, England, and the pilot was seriously injured.
Azerbaijan
report.az
16.08.2026
Jamie Dimon warns UK chancellor against higher bank taxes
JPMorgan chief’s call to John Healey is part of lobbying by financial services sector ahead of October Budget
Finance
ft.com
16.08.2026
GB denied 2028 Olympics spot as USA and Canada win flag football world titles
The United States successfully defended the men's title at the flag football world championships on Sunday but lost the women's title to Canada, while Mexico's women and Canada's men earned qualificat
Sport
skysports.com
16.08.2026
Taliban threaten former Afghan police worker after MoD leak reveals identity
UK has refused resettlement application despite ‘years of loyal service’ that have resulted in ‘constant fear’ of reprisalsA man has received threats from the Taliban after his work for the Afghan pol
World
theguardian.com
16.08.2026
UK-made drones strike targets inside Russia
The drones have been used for the first time in mainland Russia to hit military and industrial targets.
Politics
bbc.co.uk
16.08.2026
Andy Burnham has barely acknowledged the climate crisis. If only Britain’s workers had that luxury | John Harris
Nurses collapsing, builders with heatstroke, bus drivers in cabs that reach 44C. The new PM wanted to spend the summer talking about the cost of living – he should change his plansI don’t think I have
Politics
theguardian.com
16.08.2026
Man under threat of deportation to Jamaica wins right to rejoin his British family
Mark Nelson released from immigration detention on bail after lawyers challenge decision to remove himA Jamaican man who has lived more than half his life in the UK and was facing imminent deportation
World
theguardian.com
16.08.2026
European Championships security scare keeps fans and athletes stuck at stadium
Athletes unable to reach hotels until after midnightMan arrested on suspicion of fraudDozens of athletes, including Britain’s Amy Hunt, and thousands of spectators were caught up in a massive securit
Sport
theguardian.com
16.08.2026
A positive new report raises the question: was Reeves undermined by dodgy data? | Heather Stewart
Assessment that has found a jump in UK productivity emphasises urgent need to appoint a national statisticianKeen new chancellor, John Healey, responded to last week’s better-than-expected economic ne
Politics
theguardian.com
16.08.2026
‘I thought – if I die, I’ve had a good innings’: producer James Ford on life, death and making an album from his hospital bed
The Arctic Monkeys, Pet Shop Boys and Pulp collaborator was at the height of his powers as Britain’s most in-demand music producer when leukaemia struck. ‘I realised life is exceptionally fragile,’ he
Culture
theguardian.com
16.08.2026
Jonno: Here Comes Mr Funny review – Sheeps comic leaves flock for revelatory solo
Monkey Barrel, EdinburghThe Saturday Night Live UK writer, who is one-third of the sketch troupe Sheeps, balances sincerity and shtick in a show with big laughsThere are reasons to take up standup, an
Culture
theguardian.com
16.08.2026
Claressa Shields eyes Britain’s Price after stopping Kaye Scott to reclaim titles
American stops Sydneysider at 1:38 of sixth roundShields claims WBA and WBC belts after 38lb cutLauren Price identified as preferred next opponentClaressa Shields completed a remarkable journey from h
Sport
theguardian.com
16.08.2026
New UK cost of living crisis looms with soaring energy bills forecast to lift inflation
Latest reading on Wednesday likely to frame scale of challenge for new PM to ease pressures on households amid Iran war fallout British households are facing a renewed cost of living squeeze, with off
Politics
theguardian.com
16.08.2026
Ariana Grande leaves problems at home as her tour hits the UK
The star plays the first of 10 dates in London, after which she will "step back" from public life.
Culture
bbc.co.uk
16.08.2026
NYT: Germany, France and Britain are preparing a separate format for talks on Ukraine
Azerbaijan
apa.az
16.08.2026