Analysis: Jason Arday's death will send shockwaves through a divided academia
Barely 1% of professors at UK universities are black, so he was joining a small and highly visible minority in academia, writes Education Editor Branwen Jeffreys.
Education
bbc.co.uk
15.08.2026
Missed out on tickets to see the Bayeux tapestry in London? A £1,000 hotel stay will get you in
British Museum’s £33 tickets sold out in a day but some slots have been reserved for guests at five-star One AldwychThose hoping to snare a glimpse of the Bayeux tapestry when it comes to the British
World
theguardian.com
15.08.2026
Extreme weather is making work difficult for many people. This is what needs to change
The UK has experienced several heat waves this summer—heat stress among workers is one of the biggest causes of weather-related sick leave. Very high temperatures can cause symptoms like heat rash and
Science
phys.org
15.08.2026
Post-Brexit rights for British citizens are being undermined in Sweden
Apparent high level of removal orders suggests Sweden is rejecting ‘reasonable grounds’ for failing to apply to stayBack in October 2020, the UK immigration minister stood up in parliament to reassure
Politics
theguardian.com
15.08.2026
Will Poulter on challenging stereotypes in new opioid drama: ‘Shame on us for stigmatizing people’
The British actor delivers his strongest performance to date in indie film Union County as a person struggling with substance abuse trying to turn his life aroundEvery week, Annette Deao, a drug depen
Culture
theguardian.com
15.08.2026
Secondhand booksellers in UK and Ireland suspect AI firms behind ‘strange’ bulk orders
Development comes after Anthropic was found to have spent millions on books to scan for ‘data acquisition’Secondhand booksellers in the UK and Ireland are reporting a flurry of bulk orders from myster
Culture
theguardian.com
15.08.2026
Carry on collecting: why old British shopping bags are suddenly in demand
Vintage classics from WH Smith, M&S and Tesco are being bought online, perhaps as part of a nostalgic return to owning tangible itemsWhen it comes to everyday objects, a supermarket carrier bag could
Finance
theguardian.com
15.08.2026
BBC was warned of author’s claim to possess missing clothes of child murder victim
Corporation was told of claims by Christopher Berry-Dee that he had clothing, which was lost while in its possessionThe BBC was warned by two whistleblowers that a British true crime author was claimi
World
theguardian.com
15.08.2026
Christopher Berry-Dee is the UK’s all-time bestselling true crime author. Is he also a violent abuser of women and children?
The British writer is known for his unique ability to get inside the heads of serial killers. But a Guardian investigation reveals multiple accusations of assault and child sexual abuse. What is the t
Culture
theguardian.com
15.08.2026
British authorities sent emergency warnings to residents
Warnings have been sent to mobile phone numbers for all residents of England and Wales due to the increased risk of bushfires due to drought in the UK.
Azerbaijan
report.az
15.08.2026
A light-engine plane crashed in Britain and there were fatalities
Two people died as a result of the crash of a light engine plane in the administrative territory of Wales, Great Britain.
Azerbaijan
report.az
15.08.2026
Ian Crafford, Editor of ‘Hope and Glory,’ ‘Field of Dreams,’ Dies at 82
Ian Crafford, who edited notable films including John Boorman’s “Hope and Glory” and “Field of Dreams,” died July 22 of cancer at his home in Brazil. He was 82. Born in Hemel Hempstead, U.K., Crafford
Culture
variety.com
15.08.2026
Audrey Werro holds off Britain’s Keely Hodgkinson to win European 800m gold
Swiss runner sets 1:54.81sec championship bestFemke Broeders-Bol secures bronze in 1:55.54When Audrey Werro was a child, she was so painfully shy that her father told her she had to become a lion ever
Sport
theguardian.com
14.08.2026
Hodgkinson has to settle for silver as Werro wins 800m gold
Keely Hodgkinson came up just short of a coveted European 800m title hat-trick after Swiss favourite Audrey Werro won their hotly-anticipated showdown in Birmingham as the British Olympic champion set
Sport
skysports.com
14.08.2026
British cyclist Finlay Tarling dies in Tour of Portugal crash aged 19
Organisers said on social media that Tarling died following a 'serious accident' on the stage between Melgaco and Fafe.
World
aljazeera.com
14.08.2026
Warship that sank in 1908 found off U.K.: "Undisturbed for 118 years"
The Royal Navy and shipwreck hunters have been searching in vain for the remains of HMS Tiger for over a century.
World
cbsnews.com
14.08.2026
British cyclist Finlay Tarling, 19, dies in Volta a Portugal accident
Teenager involved in an accident in PortugalRider’s NSN Development Team ‘heartbroken’Finlay Tarling, the younger brother of Netcompany Ineos rider, Josh Tarling, has been killed while racing in stage
Sport
theguardian.com
14.08.2026
UK diplomats no longer get hardship bonus for being posted to Buenos Aires
Civil servants are entitled to extra money for working in difficult or dangerous cities around the world.
Politics
bbc.co.uk
14.08.2026
Lactalis fires up M&A engine with deal for Saputo’s UK business
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
14.08.2026
Students squeezed out of university courses after bumper crop of top A-level grades
Students narrowly missing grades are being rejected, while some on oversubscribed courses are asked to deferStudents across the UK have found themselves unexpectedly squeezed out of their desired univ
World
theguardian.com
14.08.2026