Edinburgh is the first Scottish city to introduce such a scheme, and hopes to raise up to £50 million (€58 million) a year. Travellers to Edinburgh will now have to pay a tourist tax, starting Friday 24 July. more

London has been hit with a hot weather warning ahead of a heatwave next week. The weather warning started at 9am today (Friday, July 24) and will run until 9am on Sunday (July 26), says the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).more

House prices have plummeted by more than a fifth in central London in a year, according to new figures. The Office for National Statistics data showed they plunged by 22.8% in Westminster in the 12 months to May. more

The Irish police have intercepted a ‘large quantity of explosives’ being transported by car about 10 km from the open border with Northern Ireland, Reuters reported today.more

Jürgen Klopp, former manager of Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool, has been appointed manager of the German national team, the German Football Association (DFB) has confirmed. He replaces Julian Nagelsmann, who stepped down from the post following the national team’s elimination in the round of 16 at the World Cup.more

A British government spokesperson assured today that the new US tariffs, announced by President Donald Trump’s administration, do not affect British companies, as the rate will remain the same for them.more

The new British Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, reiterated yesterday his opposition to holding another referendum on Scottish independence, Downing Street has announced. Burnham conveyed this to the First Minister of Scotland, John Swinney, during a meeting in Glasgow.more

“As a society, we are not yet ready to discuss raising the retirement age,” said Liwiusz Laska, Director-General of the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS), in today’s edition of 'Rzeczpospolita'. He also pointed out that ZUS’s role is not to engage in political debate, but to show citizens the consequences of their decisions.more

The Spaniard Josep Guardiola has turned down an offer from the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) to take up the post of manager of the national team, according to the Italian news agency Ansa.more

Drought declared in parts of Wales as July on course to be driest in nearly 200 yearsmore

The US authorities announced yesterday new tariffs of 10 or 12.5 per cent on imports from its 60 trading partners, including the EU. These countries account for almost all imports into the US. The tariffs are set to replace the temporary 10 per cent global tariff, which expires on 24 July.more

A London Overground line will shut for multiple weekends in 2027 while four railway bridges are replaced. Work will begin on replacing the crossings situated in the Forest Gate neighbourhood this autumn with drivers also facing disruption from road closures which will continue throughout the project.more

Rakow Czestochowa beat Valletta FC 3–1 (0–1) at home in the first leg of the second qualifying round of the Conference League. The return leg in Malta will take place on 30 July.more

In July, 59 per cent of Poles considered the situation at their workplace to be good – a fall of 5 percentage points compared with June. 13 per cent of people rated it as bad (an increase of 2 percentage points), according to a CBOS survey. Assessments of the situation on local labour markets have also deteriorated.more

By the end of this century, at least half a million more people in the UK will be living in areas at risk of coastal flooding. In the centuries to come, this figure could rise to 1.7 million, according to a study published in ‘Nature Communications’.more

With the state pension age set to rise, UK workers have been told that saving £75 a month could help bridge the gap between an extended delay and eligibility for the state pension. According to an analysis, preparing for any retirement payment gaps do not require you to stretch yourself too much.more

Pubs, clubs and music venues in England are set to benefit from a reduction in local commercial property tax, the new British Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, announced today. This is intended to help reduce the cost of living for residents, but also to ‘revitalise’ the high streets of towns and cities.more

FIFA has announced the Dream XI for the World Cup, which concluded on Sunday. In a vote by fans from around the world, players from six national associations were selected for the best XI. From the Spanish team, which won the title, Pedro Porro, Marc Cucurella and Rodri were chosen.more

Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and City Airport all have differing rules around 100ml liquids for summer 2026 as some have new scanners that allow you to bring more.more

Labour are closing the gap on Reform UK, which is currently in the lead, whilst Andy Burnham is the most popular of the British party leaders – these are the findings of today’s More in Common poll, conducted following Burnham’s nomination as Prime Minister.more

The spread of the conflict with Iran to the Red Sea, following the announcement by Yemeni Houthi militants of a blockade of Saudi ships in the Bab el-Mandab Strait, threatens to slow down the global economy, Reuters reported today.more

Didier Deschamps’ successor as manager of the French national team is set to be announced on 28 July. According to reports in the French media, Zinedine Zidane has already signed a four-year contract, running until the 2030 World Cup.more

Matthew Wright, the former head of the British water company Southern Water, has been charged with conspiracy to manipulate the results of sewage quality tests, British media reported yesterday. This was allegedly done to avoid financial penalties amounting to tens of millions of pounds.more

Despite growing concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the labour market, this technology will not lead to a sharp decline in employment levels, according to a study published today by the Swiss recruitment firm Adecco Group, as reported by Reuters.more

The latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows a steady flow of imported infections in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (EWNI) in the first half of 2026. The cases include mosquito-borne illnesses such as malaria, dengue, chikungunya and Zika, as well as enteric fever, which is usually caught through contaminated food or water.more