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UK news encompasses the decisions and conditions that directly affect households, businesses, and institutions across the country. This includes the positions and policies of political parties, the economic indicators influencing living standards and employment, the social movements and cultural conversations shaping contemporary society, and the international relationships affecting trade, security, and Britain's standing in the world.

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BTS return to the UK after seven years with sold-out Tottenham stadium concert

  • BTS performed at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London—their first UK show in seven years
  • The setlist ranged across the group's catalogue, from hard-hitting rap to pop tracks, drawing strong audience reception
  • The group joked about bringing good fortune to England's football team during the concert

South Korean pop titans BTS returned to the UK for their first major performance in seven years, taking over Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with a high-energy set that showcased the group's musical range across rap, pop, and

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Moritz De Hadeln, festival pioneer who led Berlin and Venice, dies aged 85

  • Moritz De Hadeln, pioneering film festival director who led Berlin, Venice, and Locarno events, died at 85
  • His career shaped international cinema culture through festival innovation, including creating Locarno's signature outdoor screening venue

Moritz de Hadeln, a pioneering industry professional who led the Berlin, Venice, and Locarno Film Festivals, has died. He was 85. Reps close to de Hadeln’s family confirmed the news to Deadline. de Hadeln died on Saturday, July 4, at a hospital in Nyon, Switzerland.  de Hadeln was…

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Mass Balance sends autonomous chemistry lab into orbit to study disease proteins

  • UK startup Mass Balance launched an autonomous orbital lab on SpaceX.
  • It aims to study disease-linked proteins hard to image on Earth.
  • Collected data would train an AI model to generate revenue.

British startup Mass Balance has launched an autonomous, self-run chemical laboratory into orbit, aiming to gather data on hard-to-study, disease-causing proteins in the near-absence of gravity. The grapefruit-sized apparatus lifted off aboard a SpaceX transporter on Tuesday morning and matters because it represents an early step towards using…

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Harry attends documentary premiere by antisemitism-accused photographer Misan Harriman

  • Harry attended a London film premiere on his first night back in Britain.
  • The film's subject, Misan Harriman, faces anti-Semitism accusations over online posts.
  • Harry reportedly missed a Buckingham Palace stay after wavering over Charles's offer.

Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, spent his first night back in Britain attending the London premiere of a documentary about photographer Misan Harriman, a close friend of Meghan Markle who has recently been at the centre of accusations of anti-Semitism. The 41-year-old had reportedly hoped to stay…

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England reach World Cup quarter-finals as hosts United States crash out

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  • David Squires cartoons the 2026 World Cup's big moments.
  • England reach the last eight; the US crash out.
  • Features an England game in Mexico and a Trump novelty.

The Guardian's football cartoonist David Squires has published his latest illustrated feature, casting a satirical eye over the major stories of the 2026 World Cup. The cartoon centres on England reaching the quarter-finals (the last eight), contrasted with the hosts the United States being knocked out of the…

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England’s World Cup quarter-final marked by EA Sports FC music playlist

  • EA Sports FC unveils a 50-track English playlist celebrating England's World Cup run.
  • Songs are drawn from over 500 past FIFA and EA Sports FC soundtracks.
  • Similar country playlists cover the USA, Brazil, Germany, with Spain next.

EA Sports has launched a new "Ultimate Mix: England" playlist to celebrate the England men's football team reaching the World Cup quarter-finals after beating Mexico. The playlist gathers 50 English tracks drawn from the back catalogue of EA Sports FC and FIFA game soundtracks, marking how the long-running…

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Palace withdraws accommodation offer to Harry hours before Invictus visit

  • Prince Harry visited the UK to advance preparations for the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham amid heightened tensions with the Royal Family
  • Buckingham Palace cancelled accommodation following weeks of disputed planning and public communications from Harry's representatives
  • Meghan aims to attend events with their children, but security and logistical concerns remain unresolved

Prince Harry arrived in the United Kingdom for a visit centring on arrangements for the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham, but the trip was marked by escalating tensions with the Palace over logistics and security. Bucki

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UK house prices edge up 0.2% in June as mortgage rates soften

  • UK house prices rose 0.2% in June, marking the first monthly increase in four months
  • Typical property price stands at £299,330, but remains below earlier 2024 levels
  • Easing mortgage rates appear to be supporting the modest market recovery amid ongoing economic uncertainty

UK house prices climbed 0.2% in June, ending a four-month period of consecutive monthly declines, with the typical property now valued at £299,330 according to the Lloyds house price index. However, current valuations re

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