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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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UK cost of living squeeze eases after record fall in diesel prices, and drop in mortgage rates – business live

  • UK diesel prices fell 16.6p/litre in June—the largest monthly drop since 2000—following a 20% crude oil price collapse tied to a US-Iran peace deal
  • Petrol also declined by 8p/litre, with modest further reductions expected, though fuel remains substantially above pre-conflict price levels

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsA sell-off in chip stocks has hit Asia-Pacific markets today, as investors lose some enthusiasm for the AI trade.South Korea’s SK Hynix tumbled by 14.5%, and Samsung lost 9.6%, dragging the KOSPI share index down by around 8% today –…

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‘The Crow Girl’: Paramount+ Reveals Trailer For Season 2 Of Dark Crime Drama

  • The Crow Girl Season 2 debuts July 20, 2026 on Paramount+ in UK and Ireland
  • Returning leads investigate asylum seeker deaths alongside a mummified body in a church wall and corpse in a freezer
  • Six-episode series produced by Buccaneer Media and ITV Studios, adapted from Erik Axl Sund's novel

EXCLUSIVE: “Justice will be hers,” warns the trailer for the second season of The Crow Girl. The British crime drama for Paramount+ will return to the streamer on July 20 in the UK and Ireland, and we have an exclusive first trailer for you above. Eve Myles and…

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Modric and Ronaldo reunited at World Cup as Croatia aim to snap Portugal’s streak

  • Veteran internationals Modric (202 caps) and Ronaldo (232 caps), both in their 40s, will meet at the 2026 World Cup as Croatia face Portugal in the knockout round
  • The former Real Madrid teammates, who won four Champions Leagues together and have shared the pitch 222 times, may be meeting for the last time

Two of international football’s 200 club have had parallel careers with their countries, but will this be their last meeting?Can you remember what you were doing on 1 March 2006? Perhaps you were at Anfield, watching England beat Uruguay 2-1. You might have seen Switzerland put three goals past…

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Why is Nigel Farage being paid so much to promote a gold bullion company?

  • Nigel Farage earned £685,500 promoting Direct Bullion, a gold dealer, including £270,000 for 12 hours of work as brand ambassador
  • Direct Bullion markets precious metals as economic protection against UK inflation and debt, generating £17m revenue despite modest £2.6m net assets

Reform UK leader was paid £270,000 for 12 hours’ work – but who is behind Direct Bullion and what does it do?Tell us: have you invested in gold through a specialist bullion company?Despite the demands of being the MP for Clacton and leader of Reform UK, Nigel Farage…

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A kiss for Kane! England’s saviour captain celebrates with his family as WAGs rush to congratulate Three Lions in wake of comeback against DR Congo

  • England defeated DR Congo 2-1 in World Cup play, with captain Harry Kane scoring twice in late stages to secure advancement
  • Despite the victory, England's performance drew criticism from analysts regarding manager Thomas Tuchel's tactical decisions and team structure

Harry Kane celebrated his winning second goal against the Democratic Republic of Congo with a ferocity to match the magnitude of his feat.

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England-India T20 Series Opener Washed Out by Rain After India Sets 190-Run Target

  • First of five T20 matches abandoned; rain fell during innings break after India's batting
  • India posted 190 runs before weather halted England's chase attempt
  • Frustration for both teams, compounding England's challenging summer period

The opening match of England's five-game T20 series against India was abandoned on Wednesday due to rain that arrived during the innings break at Chester-le-Street. India had completed their batting first, establishing a

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Kane’s late double rescues England from World Cup shock as they edge past DR Congo

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  • England beat DR Congo 2-1 in Atlanta round-of-32 encounter to advance to World Cup last 16
  • Captain Harry Kane scored twice in comeback victory after DR Congo's shock early lead through Cipenga
  • Three Lions face Mexico in next knockout round; Kane praised their attacking performance as tournament-best

In a tense World Cup knockout encounter in Atlanta, England faced an unexpectedly stiff challenge from DR Congo, who stunned the Three Lions with an early goal through Brian Cipenga. For most of the match under manager T

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Kane Completes Late Comeback to Rescue England from World Cup Shock Against DR Congo

  • Kane scored twice in the final 21 minutes to overturn the deficit and send England through 2-1
  • England advances to face Mexico in the World Cup round of 16
  • The dramatic comeback generated record UK viewership and national conversation about the unusual kick-off time

England narrowly avoided a seismic World Cup upset against the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with striker Harry Kane scoring twice in the final stretch to secure a 2-1 victory and passage to the round of 16. The come

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Harry Kane rescues England from shock World Cup exit with two goals in 11 minutes against DR Congo

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  • Kane netted twice in the final 21 minutes to overturn a deficit and secure England's 2-1 victory
  • DR Congo stunned England with an early seventh-minute goal but couldn't hold on
  • England advances to the round of 16 after nearly suffering a major tournament upset

Harry Kane scored two goals in the final 21 minutes to complete England's comeback against DR Congo and advance to the World Cup round of 16.

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