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UK retail sales boosted by better weather after April's heavy showers

Britain's changeable weather made a huge difference for shop sales in May as consumers ventured out again with the appearance of blue skies and a more hopeful meteorological outlook.

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Boris Johnson memoir teased: Why is it already being mocked?

Publishing house HarperCollins is to “unleash” former UK PM Boris Johnson’s memoir later this year. And the promotional image looks like a teaser for a (particularly naff) horror film...

Culture news

Why are Belfast rappers Kneecap challenging UK government?

The West Belfast trio say they are challenging the UK government’s decision to revoke their arts council funding application. They claim that denying the grant discriminates against them on grounds of nationality and political opinion.

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Sir Ian McKellen to miss further London shows after stage fall

The 85-year-old actor will not be returning to the stage in London after his fall earlier this week. He is expected to make a full and speedy recovery.

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Economy

Bank of England keeps rate on hold: Investors betting on August cut

The Bank of England kept the Bank Rate at 5.25% in June, with two MPC members favouring a 0.25% cut. Inflation rate hit the 2% target in May, yet policymakers continue to advise caution to interest rate cuts.

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Just Stop Oil targets Taylor Swift’s jet – and fails to locate it

Climate activists paint two planes at random after failing to locate Taylor Swift's plane, as the singer lands ahead of her Wembley show.

United Kingdom

Just how extreme is Nigel Farage's Reform UK?

A string of embarrassments involving under-vetted candidates has raised red flags about an insurgent force in the UK election, led by Brexit activist and former MEP Nigel Farage.

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UK police arrest Just Stop Oil activists after Stonehenge defaced

Just Stop Oil protesters have sprayed Stonehenge orange on the eve of the summer solstice, to demand the UK's next government legally commit to phasing out fossil fuels by 2030.

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London cinema axes screening of AI-generated film following backlash

The cinema’s decision to cancel the premiere of 'The Last Screenwriter' has been met with praise by fans, as the use of AI within the entertainment industry remains a thorny topic.

Economy

UK inflation rate hits target of 2%: Is this a signal for rate cuts?

The United Kingdom's overall inflation rate fell to 2% year-on-year in May, hitting the Bank of England's target for the first time since July 2021, just ahead of the bank's June meeting.

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Dozens of rescued migrants arrive port of Dover on UK Border boat

The Border Force vessel carried the rescued migrants, at least 85, including young children, to port in Dover.

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Migrants arrive in Dover on UK Border Force boat

Migrants and border officers carried some of the young children rescued in the incident.

Travel News

Travel chaos at UK airport amid confusion over 100ml liquid rules

New 3D scanners could spell the end of frustrating liquid limits at airports but there have been major delays in installing the new tech in the UK.

Travel News

EU Entry/Exit System: What to expect, according to travel agents

From ferry companies to flight-free travel agents, there is confusion and scepticism about the new scheme.

Europe News

Princess of Wales makes first public appearance since cancer diagnosis

Kate Middleton waved to the crowd from Buckingham Palace's balcony, in her first public appearance since her cancer diagnosis earlier this year.

Health news

Kate Middleton says she's making ‘good progress’ in cancer treatment

The Princess of Wales, who has been undergoing cancer treatment since March, plans her first public appearance at King Charles III's birthday parade, saying she is making progress in her health.

United Kingdom

Nigel Farage’s populists overtake Conservatives, polls show

Reform, which is run and largely funded by multimillionaire businessman Richard Tice, has a largely populist agenda that aims to attract voters on both the far left and the far right.

Climate

Euroviews. Green transition must speed up to counter the far-right surge

There will be a green transition, and while it probably will be messy and volatile, politics needs to evolve to guide us through stormy waters, Eliot Whittington writes.

Culture news

Edinburgh Fringe CEO defends Baillie Gifford sponsorship

What is Baillie Gifford and why are festivals being pressured to drop their sponsorship this summer?

Culture news

More boycotting UK music festivals over Barclays links to Israel

After the mass exodus of artists at The Great Escape, more are dropping out of this weekend's Download Festival and next month's Latitude - all over their sponsorship links with Barclays Bank. And more could follow.

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