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UK pumps £708 million into its future fighter jet
The UK government has committed £708 million ($946m) to advance technology development for Tempest, the Royal Air Force’s next-generation fighter jet, in an announcement timed to coincide with the Farnborough International Airshow. The funding extends an existing contract with BAE Systems under the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), a joint effort with Italy and Japan,…
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Murdered Brit expat’s husband hits out at ‘people who suspected I was involved’ in wife’s Dordogne killing as ‘love rival’, 70, is charged by French cops
A British expat woman who was found dead in a village in the Dordogne region of France more than a year ago has seen a new development in the case, with a “love rival” aged 70 now charged by French police over what has been described as a brutal knife killing. The victim’s husband has…
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No men’s Ashes Test in north of England – full 2027 schedule
England will begin their bid to reclaim the men’s Ashes from Australia at Trent Bridge on 18 June 2027, with the women’s multi-format series starting six days later at Headingley, running alongside the men’s Tests as in 2023. Notably, no men’s Test will be played in the north of England, as Emirates Old Trafford and…
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Terraced Fox Hill homes lie in ruins following devastating Sheffield house fire – thestar.co.uk
A devastating house fire has left terraced homes in Fox Hill, Sheffield, in ruins. The incident matters because of the severe apparent damage to residential properties and its likely impact on affected residents and the surrounding community. The supplied material identifies the location and describes the destruction, but gives no confirmed information about casualties, the…
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Voices: Poll: Should Andy Burnham introduce a wealth tax on Britain’s richest people?
More than 100 British-based millionaires, organised by campaign group Patriotic Millionaires UK, have written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham urging him to introduce higher taxes on the wealth of Britain’s richest people. Signatories include broadcaster Gary Lineker, screenwriter Richard Curtis, novelist Val McDermid and former City trader Gary Stevenson, who argue they can afford to…
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Oasis take crown from The Beatles for best-selling UK studio album of all time
Oasis’s second album, *(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?*, has reportedly overtaken The Beatles’ *Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band* to become the UK’s best-selling studio album. The milestone reflects the enduring popularity of the Britpop band’s defining record, nearly three decades after its release. Released in 1995, the album contains major hits including ‘Wonderwall’, ‘Don’t…
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Britain isn’t considering datacenters’ thirst for water in its ‘AI superpower’ ambitions
The UK government’s plans to make Britain an “AI superpower” fail to account for the huge amounts of water datacentres consume, according to trade body Water UK, raising fears that server farms will end up competing with households and businesses for scarce supplies. The concern is especially pressing as parts of southern, central and eastern…
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Burnham defends hospitality rate cuts amid warnings of tax rises under new PM
Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, has defended cuts to business rates for the hospitality sector, arguing the move supports pubs, restaurants and bars that have struggled with rising costs. His comments come amid separate warnings that a future prime minister could be forced to raise taxes to plug gaps in the public finances,…
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Scottish Ballet & Forest Of Black Partner With Tull Stories To Release Dance Film ‘These Violent Delights’ — First Look Trailer
Scottish Ballet and production house Forest of Black have partnered with independent distributor Tull Stories to bring their dance film “These Violent Delights” to UK and Irish cinemas from 21 October. The project, a wordless contemporary reimagining of Shakespeare’s “Romeo & Juliet” told from Juliet’s perspective, marks Scottish Ballet’s first major feature-length film and represents…
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Pregnant Brit tourist, 30, ‘is sexually assaulted during massage at Majorca hotel’ as 50-year-old masseur is held
A 30-year-old pregnant British tourist has reported being sexually assaulted during a massage at a hotel in Majorca, prompting Spanish police to arrest a 50-year-old masseur in connection with the alleged attack. The incident has raised fresh concerns about tourist safety at holiday resorts on the Spanish island, a popular destination for British travellers. Details…