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UK puts £14B cloud framework in place with SMEs promised a bigger slice
The UK government has launched G-Cloud 15, a new public-sector cloud procurement framework estimated to handle £14 billion of spending over four years. It combines several previous cloud agreements into one marketplace for hosting, software and support, with the stated aim of simplifying purchasing and helping smaller British suppliers compete for government contracts. Around 90…
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A Candidate Named ‘Count Binface’ Is the Most Normal Part of This Pivotal UK Election
Count Binface, a satirical candidate portrayed by comedian Jon Harvey, is standing in the Clacton-on-Sea by-election against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage amid an unusually crowded and theatrical contest. The election has drawn attention because Farage resigned following allegations over undeclared financial support, which he denies, and because the main Labour and Conservative parties declined…
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Saturday Night Live UK returns for second series in September
Sky has confirmed that the second series of Saturday Night Live UK will premiere on 12 September. The show will air six episodes before pausing, then return in early 2027, extending Sky’s commitment to the British version of the US sketch-comedy format. The full first-series ensemble is returning, while guest presenters have not yet been…
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Ugly’s ‘Marina’ Is Built “For The Girls”
Cambridge six-piece Ugly have released ‘Marina’, a new single they describe as combining subtle guitar work with grit, raw power and sexual energy. The song has become a notable part of the band’s live set, with vocalist Jasmine Miller-Sauchella introducing it as “for the girls”, framing its playful but intense lyrics as an expression of…
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SUFC News: Gus Hamer explains why he’s returned to Coventry after sealing United exit – thestar.co.uk
Gus Hamer has returned to Coventry after leaving Sheffield United, explaining that his ties to the city and his former club remain strong. The move matters because it marks a significant change for the midfielder after his spell with United and reconnects him with supporters of the club where he previously established himself. The article…
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Tragedy as body discovered on Sheffield estate – thestar.co.uk
A body was discovered on an estate in Sheffield, leading to an emergency-services response. The circumstances of the death have not been confirmed, and the relevant authorities would need to establish how the person died. No verified details have been provided about the person’s identity, the exact location or timing of the discovery, or whether…
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How to look at the eclipse if you don’t have solar glasses
The BBC video explains how people can view an eclipse safely when they do not have certified solar-viewing glasses. It matters because looking directly at the Sun without suitable protection can cause serious and permanent eye damage. Viewers should use only approved solar filters or indirect methods, such as projecting the Sun’s image through a…
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Why ‘wanted’ Stanway wasted no time in getting Arsenal tattoo
Georgia Stanway says she joined Arsenal because the club made her feel wanted, despite knowing she was not initially available, and she believes its ambitions in England and Europe match her own. The England midfielder’s arrival from Bayern Munich on a free transfer is a major WSL signing as Arsenal seek their first league title…
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A History of the Novel in Britain by Philip Hensher review – a masterpiece of criticism
Philip Hensher’s A History of the Novel in Britain is praised as an exceptionally lively and authoritative account of British fiction from Daniel Defoe to Zadie Smith. The reviewer argues that its chief strength is its connected narrative: rather than treating authors and movements as separate academic subjects, Hensher traces how novelists influenced, challenged and…