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Britain ‘in a better place today than we were yesterday’ despite fresh Trump tariffs, minister insists
A UK minister has said Britain is in a better position despite the US renewing a 10% import tariff on British goods, arguing that exemptions for products including whisky and medical technologies reduce the impact. The tariffs matter because the United States is the UK’s largest single export market, while the government seeks to preserve…
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Scotland’s Gunn concedes four in San Jose debut defeat
Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn conceded four goals on his San Jose Earthquakes debut as Orlando City won 4-0 following Major League Soccer’s World Cup break. Although the result was a difficult start for Gunn after leaving Nottingham Forest, he was not considered at fault for the goals and made saves that limited the defeat. David…
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We live in Britain’s driest village: Locals adopt ‘Mediterranean lifestyle’ after seeing no rain for a month as they use bath water to keep plants alive
Residents of a village described as Britain’s driest have reportedly adapted their routines after going a month without rainfall, including reusing bath water to keep plants alive. The story highlights the practical effects of prolonged dry weather on households and gardens, as well as concerns about water use during hot conditions. Locals have likened their…
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Britain in Iran’s crosshairs: How regime ‘space rocket’ puts London in range – as mullahs renew threat against UK after RAF Fairford was used for Trump’s bombing raids
The article reports that Iran has renewed threats towards Britain after the US reportedly used RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire for bombing operations against Iran. It argues that Iran’s space-launch technology could potentially be adapted for longer-range missile use, placing London theoretically within reach and increasing concern about Britain’s role in the conflict. The warning follows…
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Heatwave and online shopping drive up retail sales in Great Britain
Retail sales in Great Britain rose unexpectedly in June as heatwave conditions, online promotions and World Cup-related spending encouraged consumers to buy more. The increase matters because it suggests resilient consumer demand despite pressure from high interest rates, energy costs and potential inflation risks. Sales volumes rose 1% from May and were 4.2% higher than…
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SWFC News: Mammoth detail confirmed as Sheffield Wednesday get set for Stoke test – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield Wednesday were preparing to face Stoke City in Vienna as part of their pre-season programme. The friendly was intended to give head coach Henrik Pedersen a demanding assessment of his squad’s fitness, readiness and options before the new campaign. The match was confirmed to be an unusually long 140-minute exercise, split into two 70-minute…
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‘It was the moment I lost innocence’: how a childhood stop-and-search led to the British debut movie of the year
Imran Perretta’s debut feature, Ish, is a coming-of-age film centred on a 12-year-old British Muslim boy in Luton, drawing partly on Perretta’s own childhood experiences. The director says being stopped and searched by police at 13, after the 9/11 attacks, was the point at which he understood how he was perceived beyond the safety of…
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UK defence spending ‘not enough to protect the country’, BAE boss warns
BAE Systems chief executive Charles Woodburn has warned that UK defence spending remains insufficient to protect the country, despite the Government announcing an extra £15 billion in June. He said the security environment was the most threatening he had experienced, citing Russian submarine activity, cyber attacks and the proximity of war in Europe following Russia’s…
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One year, 17 towns, dozens of voices: what we heard along the coast of England and Wales
Young people in coastal communities across England and Wales describe feeling isolated, overlooked and unfairly blamed for problems rooted in long-term deprivation and cuts to public services. – Youth-service funding in England has fallen by 73% over 12 years, while nearly 1 million 16- to 24-year-olds are not in work, education or training. – Reporting…