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
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