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
British teams race to double golden glory in European Championship relays
Men’s and women’s 4x100 teams complete wins in styleAmy Hunt to chase fourth gold in mixed relay on SundayNo sooner had Amy Hunt won a staggering third European gold medal in five days than she pointe
Sport
theguardian.com
16.08.2026
Reform UK plan would overhaul welfare system with £50bn in savings
The party plans to release a full 50-page plan on Monday outlining their proposed changes were they to come to power.
Politics
bbc.co.uk
15.08.2026
UK PM Burnham reacts to death of former Cambridge professor
Jason Arday was found dead on Friday, just days after resigning amid intense scrutiny over his academic work.
World
aljazeera.com
15.08.2026
Body found in Romania believed to be missing British hiker George Smyth
Family paid tribute to Bristol University geology student, 18, after being notified by Avon and Somerset policeA body has been found in the search for an 18-year-old British man who went missing last
World
theguardian.com
15.08.2026
UK's leader calls for reflection after the death of former Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism
Britain's prime minister has called for reflection after the sudden death of Jason Arday, a Black professor at Cambridge University who faced plagiarism accusations
World
abcnews.com
15.08.2026
Common food preservative linked to rising suicide deaths among young people
A widely available food-preservation chemical is emerging as a disturbing factor in rising UK suicide deaths, particularly among younger people and men. Researchers say the scale may be underestimated
Science
sciencedaily.com
15.08.2026