US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced yesterday at the G7 summit that they had finalised a trade deal, the framework of which they had agreed back in May. Trump announced that he would soon sign ‘many’ similar agreements with other countries.more

Makers of air fryers, smart speakers, fertility trackers and smart TVs have been told to respect people’s rights to privacy by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).more

New research suggests online shopping, gaming, and TV habits vary based on where people live. The data from Openreach revealed that the city where the average family spends the most time online is Sheffield, with a third reporting they spend more than five hours online a day.more

Temperatures are set to soar to more than 30C (86F) this week as an area of high pressure builds across the UK. It will become increasingly hot later this week and by the weekend some places could easily beat the highest temperature recorded so far this year - 29.4C (85F) in Suffolk on 13 June. more

The government is aiming for a significant expansion of clinical trials in the UK, and plans to use the NHS app to encourage millions of people in England to take part in the search for new treatments.more

A chemical that scientists worry might have an impact on human reproduction has been found in rivers across the UK. Researchers from York University analysed samples from 32 rivers in all the UK's 4 nations and found traces of trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) at 98% of the test locations.more

MI6 will be led by a woman for the first time in the foreign intelligence service's 116-year history. Blaise Metreweli, who joined the Secret Intelligence Service in 1999, will become the 18th chief of the organisation and take over from Sir Richard Moore later this year.more

Over 53,000 vehicles have been removed from London’s roads under the ULEZ scrappage scheme. Air quality had also improved at 99 percent of air quality monitoring testing sites across London since 2019, according to the Mayor of London. more

A safe space for young women and girls has launched in East London, acting as a "one-stop shop" for support. The Bloom Hub in Stratford, Newham is similar to a community centre, but is exclusively for females aged 13 to 25.more

Council leaders in England have warned that a multibillion pound deficit from years of overspending on special educational needs has become a “burning platform” that will push scores of councils into bankruptcy within months.more

Britain could potentially support Israel in its conflict with Iran, but the decision to send additional military jets to the Middle East was made mainly to protect British bases and personnel, British finance minister Rachel Reeves said on Sunday. Israel and Iran launched fresh attacks on each other overnight into Sunday. more

Jeremy Clarkson has named the best thing in London - and it's great news for all the train buffs out there. The presenter-turned-farmer revealed he has a soft spot for the glazed roof of Paddington station due to the intricate work of engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel. more

Individuals with specific medical conditions might be eligible for a partial or complete reduction in their council tax, resulting in significant savings. According to MoneySavingExpert (MSE), hundreds of thousands of people in England, Scotland, and Wales may be entitled to this reduction but haven't claimed it.more

The UK is sending fighter jets to the Middle East to support security in the region, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced yesterday.more

Members of the Royal Family will wear black armbands "as a mark of respect" to those involved in the Air India crash at tomorrow's Trooping the Colour parade. There will also be a minute's silence at the event following Thursday's crash in the city of Ahmedabad, western India.more

The London Underground facilitates up to five million journeys a day, albeit with occasional delays and disruptions. But, were you aware that you can be fined for taking too long to reach your destination? This is due to the fact that your Oyster card has established maximum travel times to prevent misuse. This means that you cannot do more than just travel on the Tube.more

Domestic brick factories are gearing up for a building bonanza that is expected to increase residential housing starts next year by more than 5%, according to the construction industry consultancy and data provider Glenigan.more

Around 27 million mobile phone customers have been promised better coverage “at no extra cost” within months as a result of the merger between Vodafone and Three, the firm has announced.more

The famous rapper, who recently expressed interest in investing in the Celtic F.C. football club, has a real treat in store for football fans. Snoop Dogg intends to open a burger food truck at the team's stadium. What's more, the musician plans to serve customers himself.more

A fresh study of flights to popular destinations from London show the routes most likely to be delayed this summer. In June. July and August if last year almost a quarter of the 4,008 flights to Antalya in Turkey were delayed by more than one hour.more

Gross domestic output shrank by a larger-than-expected 0.3% in April from March - the biggest monthly drop since October 2023 and more than the 0.1% fall forecast in a Reuters poll, following 0.2% growth in March.more

Four in 10 UK-based entrepreneurs are considering moving their firm overseas, a fresh poll has found, in further evidence the government’s crackdown on wealth and Britain’s stagnant economy are driving people away from the country.more

Britain has no plans to defend Israel as Iran retaliates against Israeli strikes. The UK was not involved in the attacks on Tehran’s nuclear and military sites, and is not involved in helping to intercept Iranian retaliation like it did last year, defence sources said. However, the sources said that situation could change.more

A "Trojan horse" therapy that sneaks toxic drugs inside cancer cells is being made available on the NHS in England in a world first. It can halt the blood cancer myeloma for nearly three times longer than current therapies. The drug is an advanced form of chemotherapy that hits cancer with a bigger dose, while reducing side-effects.more

Struggling budget chain Poundland has been sold for £1 and now faces a shake-up which could see up to 100 stores close, the BBC understands. Its owner Polish firm Pepco confirmed it had sold the brand for a "nominal" sum to US investment firm Gordon Brothers.more