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

Robert Lewandowski played his first official match for Chicago Fire. The Polish footballer played from the first minute until the 63rd minute of the away match against defending MLS Cup champions Inter Miami. He did not score, and his team lost 2–3.more

On 31 July, Leo Express will launch a new international rail service from Przemyśl to Frankfurt am Main. The train will travel via Rzeszów, Kraków, Prague and Dresden, amongst other places.more

People have been left amazed by a small town just 1.5 hours away from Central London, with many describing it as looking like it's 'straight out of a storybook'.more

Food prices are rising at their slowest rate in nearly two years, as the cost of some staples such as margarine and sugar have gone down. Supermarket price wars have helped drive down prices in the year to June, the industry says, as retailers work to tempt customers with summer deals.more

The appointment of Andy Burnham as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom is historic, although it no longer represents a religious breakthrough, according to expert Father Adam Romejko. Burnham is the first modern British Prime Minister to openly identify as a Catholic, something that would have been impossible as recently as 200 years ago.more

Southampton football manager Tonda Eckert has been accused by the English Football Association (FA) of spying on rivals, for which his team has been excluded from the Championship play-off final. The manager has until 28 July to respond to the allegations.more

In England, the incidence of type 2 diabetes is rising among young women, even those in their twenties, according to a warning issued by specialists at Imperial College London in ‘The Lancet’ . They warn that this disease significantly reduces life expectancy at a young age.more

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced today that the maximum price for single bus tickets in England would be reduced from three to two pounds. This is intended to help Britons struggling with the high cost of living. more

Post-Brexit EU border checks have nearly tripled the time it takes for Brits to get through passport control, despite improvements, the boss of Rome’s main airport has said. Under the entry-exit system (EES), individuals from “third-national” non-EU countries, such as the UK, must have their fingerprints registered and a photograph taken upon entry to the Schengen area.more