New era for Gibraltar with removal of 118-year-old border controls with Spain
It is hoped that free movement between the UK territory and Spain will provide an economic boost.
World
bbc.co.uk
13.07.2026
UK ambassador remembers former emir of Qatar as humble and humorous
Former UK Ambassador to Qatar Sir Graham Boyce remembers the late Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani.
World
aljazeera.com
12.07.2026
Badly burned British couple rescued from ravine during Spain wildfires, reports say
The unnamed pair were found semi-conscious with 40% burns after being trapped by the blazes raging through Almeria province, local media reports.
World
bbc.co.uk
12.07.2026
British police make new arrest in Ann Widdecombe murder investigation
Police arrest 28-year-old suspect in South Yorkshire in connection with the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe.
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aljazeera.com
12.07.2026
Alderney set to welcome Britain in Bloom judges
Alderney is set to represent the Bailiwick of Guernsey in the national Royal Horticultural Society awards.
Science
bbc.co.uk
12.07.2026
UK police investigate murder of politician Ann Widdecombe
Politician Ann Widdecombe was found dead with serious injuries, with police confirming a murder investigation underway
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aljazeera.com
12.07.2026
‘Children were calling for their mummies’: UK pupils struggle in 40C-plus classrooms
Teachers call for schools to be urgently adapted for hot weather amid reports of nausea, fainting and heatstrokeThe extreme heat that has hit the UK twice in the past few weeks has left teachers strug
Education
theguardian.com
11.07.2026
Helping one of Britain's rarest butterflies
For more than 30 years, Paul Dunn has been working to revive the fortunes of the high brown fritillary.
Science
bbc.co.uk
11.07.2026
UK police arrest man suspected of murdering former MP Ann Widdecombe
Reform UK politician Widdecombe, 78, was found dead at her home on Thursday with serious injuries.
World
aljazeera.com
10.07.2026
Paramount-Warner merger: could it reshape the media?
The UK is considering intervening in the Paramount-Warner merger over concerns about media plurality.
World
aljazeera.com
10.07.2026
UK bakes in 35C highs as millions under hosepipe bans
On Thursday, temperatures exceeded 34C for the eighth day this year, breaking the previous record of seven days in a calendar year.
Science
bbc.co.uk
10.07.2026
How cows are helping one of Britain's rarest butterflies
The high brown fritillary needs bracken and a certain violet to thrive - but everything in moderation.
Science
bbc.co.uk
10.07.2026
At least 11 dead and 19 missing in wildfire in southern Spain
A local official said four of the victims may be British after a fire broke out near Los Gallardos, Almería.
World
bbc.co.uk
10.07.2026
Britain’s likely PM says will work to ‘stop the suffering’ in Gaza
Andy Burnham took to social media to apologise for the Labour Party’s initial stance on Israeli attacks in Gaza.
World
aljazeera.com
10.07.2026
UK Labour’s Burnham apologises for response to Israel’s Gaza violence
UK's likely next PM Burnham pushes for ceasefire, tougher sanctions over Gaza violence and settlement trade bans.
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aljazeera.com
10.07.2026
‘Not Nigel Farage’: Who is Count Binface, contesting as MP for Clacton, UK?
The joke candidate with a bin-shaped helmet is so far Farage's only challenger in the English constituency of Clacton.
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aljazeera.com
09.07.2026
Mosque model placed on top of Northern Ireland bonfire
Pro-UK loyalists in Northern Ireland have placed a replica mosque at the top of a bonfire, which is due to be lit.
World
aljazeera.com
09.07.2026
Charles Leclerc wins F1 British Grand Prix behind the safety car
Charles Leclerc collects his first victory of the 2026 F1 season after late safety car confusion in the final laps.
World
aljazeera.com
05.07.2026
Reform UK’s Farage failed to disclose funds from convicted criminal: Report
George Cottrell provided funds for Reform UK leader's security, drivers, staff and accommodation, Sunday Times reports.
World
aljazeera.com
05.07.2026
Why is the UK mired in a maternity and neonatal deaths scandal?
An inquiry found that more than 500 mothers and babies either came to harm or died due to poor care.
World
aljazeera.com
03.07.2026