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Meshuggah mark 40th anniversary with huge 2027 European tour

  • Meshuggah will mark 40 years with a 20-date European tour in 2027.
  • The European shows run from Copenhagen to London.
  • Periphery and Vildhjarta will support on every European date.

Meshuggah have announced a 20-date European tour in autumn 2027 to mark 40 years since forming in Umeå, Sweden. The shows will take the influential extreme metal band to some of the largest venues they have headlined, with Periphery and Vildhjarta supporting. The European leg of The Forty-Year…

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Charles jokes about watercress-covered suit during rain-soaked meeting with Elba

  • Charles joked with Idris Elba about his rain-soaked suit.
  • An umbrella delay left the King drenched in Antigua.
  • The visit coincided with renewed calls for slavery reparations.

King Charles joked that his rain-soaked suit had “grown watercress” when he met actor Idris Elba in Antigua. Their exchange came during the King’s visit to mark the 45th anniversary of Antigua and Barbuda’s independence, against a wider debate about Britain’s history of slavery and calls for reparations.…

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Reeves backs closer EU ties, calling Europe Britain’s natural ally

  • Reeves says Europe is Britain’s natural key ally.
  • She cites an estimated Brexit cost of £200 billion.
  • Burnham says he has not proposed restoring freedom of movement.

Rachel Reeves has called the European Union Britain’s “obvious” key ally, arguing that shared interests, values and geography make Europe a more natural partner as the geopolitical balance shifts under Donald Trump. Her comments reinforce Andy Burnham’s push for closer ties with Brussels and sharpen Labour’s criticism of…

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Courteeners announce summer 2027 UK tour dates with The Coral and more

  • Courteeners announce summer 2027 UK headline shows.
  • The tour ends at Sheffield Rock N Roll Circus on 28 August.
  • Tickets go on sale at 10am on 6 November.

Courteeners have announced UK headline shows for summer 2027, with The Coral, Seb Lowe and other acts joining them at selected dates. The run adds to festival appearances at Neighbourhood Weekender and the Isle of Wight Festival, extending the band’s live plans across the summer. The new shows…

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Burnham to make major Brexit concession on border checks

  • UK may align food standards with the EU to end checks on fresh goods.
  • The deal could restore exports and EU pet passports.
  • Burnham says he has not proposed bringing back free movement.

Andy Burnham is expected to agree to align UK food and drink rules with EU standards in a deal aimed at ending checks on fresh goods at the border. The move could help British producers resume exports and reduce trade barriers, while bringing UK rules closer to those…

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PROFESSOR DOUG STOKES: Ending slavery cost Britain far more than it ever profited from the trade. The demand for reparations is simply blackmail

  • Stokes rejects calls for British slavery reparations.
  • A report puts the proposed sum at £19.7 trillion.
  • He argues slavery was not the foundation of Britain’s prosperity.

Professor Doug Stokes argues that Britain should not apologise or pay reparations for its role in the transatlantic slave trade, which he says was abhorrent but did not create the country’s overall prosperity. He criticises Green Party spokesperson Princess Antoinette Fernandez’s campaign for compensation and Andy Burnham’s openness…

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UK.gov lacks understanding of climate impact, says watchdog

  • The NAO says public bodies poorly understand climate-related financial risks.
  • Expected costs include infrastructure repairs, adaptation and higher energy bills.
  • Climate disclosures began in 2025-26, but need to become more useful.

The National Audit Office says UK government departments and public bodies have a poor understanding of the financial risks posed by climate change and the shift to low-carbon energy. The gaps matter because public services will need to adapt, and Parliament lacks clear information on the resilience of…

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Kevin Costner’s ‘The Mummy’ Replacement Is Officially Back on Streaming

  • *Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves* returns to streaming in November 2026.
  • Kevin Costner plays Robin as an action hero.
  • Alan Rickman’s Sheriff is remembered for sharp, comic lines.

*Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves*, starring Kevin Costner and Alan Rickman, is back on streaming in November 2026. The 1991 adventure has endured as a popular alternative for viewers who enjoy the sweeping action and nostalgic feel of films such as *The Mummy*. The film follows Robin as…

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Burnham denies proposing return to free movement in talks with EU

  • Burnham says he has not proposed restoring EU free movement.
  • Labour’s manifesto rules out free movement during this parliament.
  • Ministers say Brexit’s effects on migration merit discussion.

Andy Burnham denied proposing a return to free movement between the UK and EU, saying any future Brexit settlement must reflect public opinion. He said the country should have an open discussion about how migration has changed since Brexit, while stressing that Labour’s manifesto commitments apply for this…

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