London Film Festival Competition Lineup: Aimee Lou Wood’s ‘The Idiot(s),’ Mackenzie Davis’ Sci-Fi Romance ‘My Notes on Mars,’ Hirokazu Kore-eda’s ‘Look Back’ and More
The 70th edition of the BFI London Film Festival has revealed its official competition, with 10 titles set to compete for the best film award. The films selected represent 10 countries, including the
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17.08.2026
Temperatures to fall across Europe as substantial rain heading for parts of UK
Temperatures could drop by more than 15C compared with last Thursday as cold front moves arrives from MondayRelief from the unrelenting heat is finally arriving this week across western Europe, with m
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17.08.2026
UK retailers back Saturday jobs as vital route into work
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17.08.2026
Kyrgyzstan opens UK seasonal work registration for 2027
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JP Morgan boss Jamie Dimon warns UK chancellor not to hike taxes on banks
Billionaire CEO of world’s biggest bank says any windfall tax on sector’s bumper profits could harm jobs in CityJamie Dimon, the boss of the US bank JP Morgan, has urged John Healey not to use his fir
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17.08.2026
Housebuilding near train stations to get ‘default yes’ under new planning changes – UK politics live
Thousands more houses could be built near transport hubs including on green belt sitesAndy Burnham exchanged messages with someone impersonating Donald Trump’s chief of staff, according to reports. Ac
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‘Heartstopper’ Star Rhea Norwood, ‘Enola Holmes’ Actor Susan Wokoma, ‘Dear England’ Writer James Graham Join U.K. National Youth Theatre’s 70th Anniversary Show (EXCLUSIVE)
The U.K.’s National Youth Theatre has announced a further wave of star names for “Letters to My Younger Future Self,” the one-night performance marking the organization’s 70th anniversary. The show, s
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17.08.2026
European Athletics Championships: 25 of the best images - in pictures
We take a look back at some of our favourite track and field images from Birmingham after Great Britain finished second in the medal table Continue reading...
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17.08.2026
My generation had no voice on Brexit – but Burnham gives the young fresh hope on Europe | Ceira Sergeant
Brexit didn’t create all the problems young people now face, but renewing close ties with Europe will give us so many opportunitiesI was 14 when the UK voted to leave the EU. Too young to vote, but no
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17.08.2026
British Gas paid me £38,000 by mistake, and I can’t give it back
It said that was what I was due after I submitted a claim for £300 for energy exported through my solar panelsBritish Gas paid me more than £38,000 by mistake, then had no idea how to reclaim it. I re
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17.08.2026
Monday briefing: What can Andy Burnham learn from Spain’s Pedro Sànchez?
In today’s newsletter: The Spanish prime minister has remade himself as Europe’s leading leftwing standard-bearer. Could his success offer the UK’s PM a route forward?Good morning. To international on
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17.08.2026
Starwatch: Vega the bright star will light the way to the constellation of Lyra
Lyra, the lyre, represents the harp played by the Greek poet OrpheusWe turn our attention this week to one of the sky’s smallest constellations. High overhead from the UK after darkness falls, Lyra, t
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17.08.2026
Burnham exchanged messages with impersonator of top Trump aide
The U.K. leader believed he was communicating with White House chief of staff Susie Wiles.
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17.08.2026
How switching your bank account could earn you up to £220
New research suggests staying put is costing British savers billions in missed interest every year.
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17.08.2026
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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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