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The UK will legalize plug-in solar on August 27
The UK government has published legislation legalising plug-in solar kits, with the changes taking effect on 27 August. This follows a pledge made earlier this year to allow households to buy approved solar panel kits with a micro-inverter and simply plug them into a wall socket to cut energy bills, without requiring formal installation. Earlier…
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Ex-UK government minister Ann Widdecombe was hit with a hammer 21 times, prosecutors say
A 28-year-old man, Joshua Kerry, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court charged with the murder of former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe, with prosecutors alleging he struck her 21 times on the head with a hammer at her home. The case has shocked the public and political establishment, particularly as police are investigating a possible political or…
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UK government scraps plans for digital ID cards after millions of Brits opposed
Incoming UK prime minister Andy Burnham has confirmed the government is abandoning a controversial digital ID card scheme introduced by his predecessor, Keir Starmer. The plan had faced fierce public opposition, with critics warning it would enable state surveillance, and its cancellation marks a significant policy reversal following Starmer’s resignation and Burnham’s formal appointment as…
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‘Fitter and faster’ – inside SWFC’s pre-season training camp in Hungary – watch here – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield Wednesday’s players are undertaking an intensive pre-season camp in Hungary as manager Henrik Pedersen seeks to build a fitter, faster squad for the coming League One campaign. The trip is intended to sharpen conditioning and establish the physical standards required before competitive football resumes. The squad is based at the Globall Hotel in Telki,…
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Valve has replaced a Steam Machine for free after it was stolen by porch pirates, saving one UK redditor roughly £1,000
Valve has replaced a Steam Machine console for a UK Reddit user free of charge after the device was stolen from their doorstep by so-called “porch pirates” following delivery. The gesture meant the customer avoided having to pay again for the hardware, saving them roughly £1,000, and highlights Valve’s willingness to step in for customers…
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Sheffield United set for welcome cash boost as striker heads to Championship rivals – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield United are set to receive a payment after former academy striker Will Lankshear completed a move from Tottenham Hotspur to Championship rivals Middlesbrough. The windfall stems from a sell-on clause included when the Blades sold him to Tottenham in 2022, providing useful funds during the club’s summer rebuild. Middlesbrough have reportedly agreed to pay…
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Progress or standing still – where are England under Borthwick?
England head coach Steve Borthwick’s side scraped through a “brutal” summer Nations Championship schedule with wins over Fiji and Argentina following a heavy defeat by South Africa, after the Rugby Football Union had publicly backed him in May despite England’s worst Six Nations campaign since 2000. The results offer some relief for Borthwick with the…
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Plimsoll Unveils Studios Rebrand & Rejigs With U.S. Chief Alan Eyres Overseeing Creative Divisions
Plimsoll Productions, the production company behind “Skyscraper Live”, is rebranding as Plimsoll Studios and restructuring its creative operations, with US chief Alan Eyres relocating from Los Angeles to Bristol to take on a new leadership role. The move, revealed exclusively by Deadline, reflects the ITV Studios-owned company’s ambition to expand beyond its natural history roots…
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Corsair Gaming Headsets Score Massive New Discounts at Amazon UK
Amazon UK has discounted two popular Corsair gaming headsets, the VOID v2 wireless and HS65 SURROUND wired models, offering shoppers a cheaper route into spatial audio gaming sound. The deal is timely given how crowded the gaming headset market has become in 2026, making it harder for buyers to choose a model, so a price…
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What will Andy Burnham’s VAT cut on electricity bills mean for you?
Andy Burnham, the new prime minister, has announced a six-month suspension of VAT on household electricity bills in Great Britain, effective from 1 October 2026, as his first cost-of-living measure. The move is designed to ease pressure on households through the winter, when energy costs typically peak, though its benefits vary widely depending on how…