Air conditioning push favoured over emissions cuts in five European nations, survey finds
Poll also finds sizeable majorities who believe it should be easier to install air con in homesGiven the choice, more people across five major European nations including the UK favour encouraging the
World
theguardian.com
24.08.2026
Revisited – Brexit: an oral history – podcast
Revisited: This year marked 10 years since the UK chose to leave the EU. In a series of interviews with key players from both sides, Kiran Stacey looks back on the Brexit vote that changed the country
Politics
theguardian.com
24.08.2026
Britain will transfer data for the production of SCALP missiles to Ukraine
Azerbaijan
apa.az
24.08.2026
Burnham's office announced that confidential information for the production of "SCALP" will be given to Kyiv
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham intends to announce the decision to provide Ukraine with classified information necessary for the production of SCALP long-range cruise missiles on the territory of
Azerbaijan
report.az
24.08.2026
Britain told EU citizens to trust its settled status system. Then it mixed up identical twins.
A woman granted U.K. settled status under the post-Brexit system was left stranded abroad after the Home Office misidentified her.
Politics
politico.eu
24.08.2026
Burnham to visit Kyiv on first foreign trip and reaffirm UK support for Ukraine
It comes after Moscow warned of "consequences" over the reported use of British drones by Ukraine.
World
bbc.co.uk
24.08.2026
Burnham to visit Ukraine with promise of boost for Kyiv’s long-range missiles
PM will use independence day trip to announce sharing of classified information about Storm Shadow componentsBritain will boost Ukraine’s capacity to make its own long-range missiles, Andy Burnham wil
World
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24.08.2026
Reform says it will prioritise British-born young workers for social housing
Labour called the plan "unserious and unworkable" and accused Reform of pushing "gimmicks and division".
Politics
bbc.co.uk
23.08.2026
Reform says it would put foreign-born UK citizens lower on social housing list
UK-born married couples under 35 with children would get priority under proposals to be outlined by Farage’s partyBritish citizens who were born abroad would be made to wait longer for social housing
World
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23.08.2026
Frustrated Lewis Hamilton claims Ferrari strategy cost him F1 Dutch GP podium
Briton says team too slow to pit Charles Leclerc‘It’s something that we need to discuss offline’Lewis Hamilton has told his Ferrari team that they must up their game if he is to remain in the Formula
Sport
theguardian.com
23.08.2026
The Guardian view on Andy Burnham’s foreign policy: work in progress | Editorial
The prime minister has focused on domestic affairs since coming to office. But at a time of global disruption, he will need to define Britain’s place in the worldA run of volatility in domestic Britis
Politics
theguardian.com
23.08.2026
CrossCountry cancels almost all rail services after power cut hits control centre
Transport secretary asks ‘publicly owned operators to lay on extra services where possible’CrossCountry has cancelled almost all of its train services in Great Britain after a power cut in Birmingham
World
theguardian.com
23.08.2026
The Suez Crisis stopped the British Empire. Will Hormuz defeat the US?
In the latest episode of Al Jazeera’s new podcast, Deja Vu looks at how oil, shipping and war shape the Gulf.
World
aljazeera.com
23.08.2026
Iranian hackers disabled a power plant in Britain
Azerbaijan
apa.az
23.08.2026
Russia withdraws ambassador to UK as Kremlin ratchets pressure over Ukraine support
Andrey Kelin left last month after seven years in diplomatic postRussia has withdrawn its ambassador to the UK, it has emerged, as the Kremlin continues to try to put pressure on Britain over its supp
World
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23.08.2026
‘The line’s running half-empty’: Llanwern steelworks feels the heat from cheap steel imports
New quotas to protect UK firms and jobs appear to be having opposite effect in products such as galvanised steelAt Tata Steel’s factory in Llanwern, south Wales, production lines that should be runnin
World
theguardian.com
23.08.2026
‘So many people say things about my appearance – it’s not normal’: Jorja Smith on burnout, body-shaming and finding freedom
Being recognised by the Brits, Grammys and Drake made the singer one of British music’s most famous names – and also left her exhausted. Now, after decompressing in her home town she returns with a re
Culture
theguardian.com
23.08.2026
UK energy companies on alert after ‘Iran-linked hackers’ shut down small power facility
Security chiefs brief energy bosses with ‘advice, direction and next steps’ after cyber attack
Finance
ft.com
23.08.2026
Tiny fish could unlock new MS drugs. Brexit is getting in the way.
A small fish that can repair damaged nerves holds promise for new drugs to treat multiple sclerosis. But research has been slowed by Britain's post-EU reality.
Politics
politico.eu
23.08.2026
‘Pretty shambolic’: new EU border checks cause stress for UK travellers
Britons report that EES digital entry and exit system has led to frustration, visa mix-ups and long queuesOn top of fears about extreme heat and possible jet fuel shortages, Britons planning summer ho
Politics
theguardian.com
23.08.2026