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UK weather maps show exact date second heat surge hits England with 32C scorcher
Britain is on course for another burst of intense summer heat as new weather maps forecast a significant rise in temperatures, with parts of the country expected to hit a sweltering 32°C. According to the latest model from WXCharts, the peak of...
UK Tory leader says BBC should not broadcast Kneecap's Glastonbury set
UK CONSERVATIVE PARTY leader Kemi Badenoch believes the BBC should not broadcast Belfast rap group Kneecap’s Glastonbury performance next week. Badenoch, posting to social media, said as a publicly-funded broadcaster, the BBC should not show...

British and Irish Lions: Tom Curry slammed for ‘illegal’ and dangerous tactics, leaving fans ‘amazed’ that he keeps escaping punishment
British and Irish Lions flanker Tom Curry has come under fire for dangerous scrummaging tactics in the clash against Argentina. Curry played a full 80 minutes in the 24-28 defeat to Los Pumas but many onlookers feel that he should have spent time...

British man arrested on suspicion of terror offences near vital UK airbase
The man reportedly has links to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (Picture: Reuters) A British man has been arrested on suspicion of espionage and terrorism offences in Cyprus. The man is reported to have kept the RAF Akrotiri base on the...

Britain's 15 best seaside spots revealed: These are the secret coastal towns the smart set flock to revealed by an expert - who tells the blockbuster places to stay... and where to go on a budget
America boasts the Hamptons and Cape Cod, France has its riviera – and these days the UK has seasides that are every bit as cool. Here are Britain’s 15 classiest coastal spots, with tips on how to stay alongside the millionaires on a budget. South...

British tourist catches Legionnaires' disease in Greece
A British tourist is in hospital after catching a serious lung disease while on an all-inclusive holiday in Greece. Donna Jobling, from west Hull, contracted Legionnaires' disease on the island of Crete, and is in intensive care. The 57-year-old...

Top headteacher's fury at politicians who 'delight in the demise of independent schools'
By ELIZABETH IVENS FOR THE MAIL ON SUNDAY Published: 13:59 EDT, 21 June 2025 | Updated: 13:59 EDT, 21 June 2025 The head of one of the largest private schools in the UK has hit out at politicians who ‘delight in the demise of independent schools’...

UK Newspapers Warn Against Automated Data Access and Mining
LONDON, England — News Group Newspapers Limited has issued a stern warning regarding the potential automated behavior detected in user interactions with their services. The company, which operates popular brands like The Sun, has stated that...

UK braces heatwave as temperatures pass 32C
It’s the longest day today and also the hottest so far this year. Much of the country has a light and warm evening ahead. But – while it’s far from us to suck the joy out of a good news story – there is a downside to all this. Health data analysts...

UK-EU deal tips Britain down path towards Swiss-style arrangement
There's a trick to announcing trade agreements like the one unveiled by the prime minister on Monday: pluck out a big-sounding number and release it to the public with zero context in an effort to make this sound very impressive indeed. That's...

British and Irish Lions backrow update as squad travel Down Under
Andy Farrell's Lions have lost their first tour match, defeat to Argentina having taken away the first aim as written on the whiteboard all those months ago. The 2025 Lions will not go down in the history books as an undefeated group, they will...

UK heatwave leaves renters boiling as 1m private rent homes fail basic standards
More than a million privately rented homes are failing basic living standards - as soaring temperatures leave renters boiling. One in five privately rented homes would fail the government's Decent Homes Standard. And of those, almost 400,000 can't...

UK lawmakers back assisted death option for terminally ill adults
LONDON — U.K. lawmakers on Friday approved a bill to allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales to choose to end their lives, taking it one step nearer to becoming law. The vote backing what is generally termed “assisted dying” is...
UK-Based Nigerian Mother Pleads for Help as 14-Year-Old Son Vanishes While in Foster Care
A Nigerian mother residing in the United Kingdom has issued a public cry for help following the sudden disappearance of her 14-year-old son, who was in the care of social services. In an emotional video she posted on Instagram, the distressed...

'British man with links to Iran operatives' held on suspicion of spying and terrorism offences in Cyprus - as US moves B-2 stealth bombers capable of carrying 'bunker-busting' bombs while Israel hits nuclear reactor: LIVE UPDATES
By ELIZABETH HAIGH and OLIVIA CHRISTIE Published: 09:53 EDT, 21 June 2025 | Updated: 14:26 EDT, 21 June 2025 A British man 'with links to Iran operatives' has been arrested on suspicion of spying and terrorism offences in Cyprus. The man is...

British man arrested in Cyprus suspected of spying and terror offences
A British man has been arrested in Cyprus on suspicion of spying and terror-related offences. The BBC understands he is thought to have carried out surveillance for Iran on the RAF Akrotiri base on the island. Local media say he is of Azerbaijani...

TOP CLICKS: The week that was in viral stories
Breadcrumb Trail Links Television Toronto Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner speaks to the media during the end of the season locker clean out day. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network The Toronto Sun takes you straight to the heart of the action....

British man arrested for alleged terrorism offence and spying on RAF base in Cyprus
A British man has been arrested on suspicion of espionage and terrorism offences in Cyprus. He allegedly surveilled the RAF Akrotiri base on the island and is suspected of having links with Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, local media reported. RAF...

UK's high-security prisoners including 'Hannibal the Cannibal' given pets
Mikey Smith Deputy Political Editor and Adam Cailler Senior reporter and Reddit team lead 17:44, 21 Jun 2025Updated 17:44, 21 Jun 2025 Inmates at Britain's top-security clinks have been treated to feathered and shelled companions. The Ministry of...

UK Pound to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today- June 21, 2025
As of Saturday, June 21, 2025, the exchange rate for the UK Pound (GBP) against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) reached 384.28. On Saturday, June 21, 2025, according to the open market, the buying rate of GBP was recorded at 380.4 PKR and while the...