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Sport.
Football, racing, boxing, cricket and all the latest UK and world sport.
Premier League 2026/27 Fixtures: Opening Weekend Guide and TV Times
Premier League 2026/27 fixtures: champions Arsenal host Coventry on Friday 21 August at 20:00 on Sky Sports. Full opening weekend TV times and key storylines.
Newcastle vs Bournemouth: Howe Faces His Old Club Without Gordon and Joelinton — Full Preview, Team News and How to Watch
Newcastle United host AFC Bournemouth at St James' Park on Saturday 18 April 2026. Anthony Gordon is injured, Joelinton suspended, and Eddie Howe has never beaten his old club with Newcastle. Here is the full preview, confirmed lineups, the 3pm blackout explanation and what channel — if any — the match is on.
EFL Championship Table 2025/26: Full Standings, Promotion Race and Play-Off Picture
The complete EFL Championship table for 2025/26 with the latest standings, top-six promotion race, play-off picture, and every team's run-in explained. Updated April 2026.
Politics.
UK politics, parliament, elections, and international affairs.
GCSE Results Day 2026: Times, Grade Boundaries and the New App
GCSE results day 2026 is Thursday 20 August: paper slips from 8am, Education Record app results from 11am, plus grade boundaries, appeals and resit dates.
Chagos Islands Deal Shelved: What Happened, Why It Collapsed, and What Comes Next
The UK's proposed deal to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius has been shelved after Donald Trump called it 'stupidity'. We explain what the deal was, why it fell apart, and what happens to Diego Garcia.
UK General Election 2026: What the Polls Are Telling Us
With the next general election on the horizon, new polling data reveals a tightening race between Labour and the Conservatives. Here is everything you need to know.
Business.
UK economy, trade, cost of living, employment, and personal finance.
Energy Price Cap October 2026: Forecast, Date and VAT Cut Impact
The energy price cap for October 2026 is forecast to rise around 2% to £1,700 a year. Ofgem confirms the figure by 26 August as a 5% electricity VAT cut begins.
ZEV Mandate Consultation: What Weaker EV Targets Mean for Drivers
The ZEV mandate consultation could cut the 2030 EV sales target from 80% to as low as 50%. What the review means for the petrol ban, prices and charging.
Trump's 15% Tariffs on the UK: £22 Billion in Exports at Risk and What It Means for Britain
The United States has imposed 15% tariffs on UK goods, putting £22 billion of British exports at risk. We break down the economic impact, the industries hit hardest, and what the UK government is doing.
Technology.
AI, social media, digital policy, and technology news from the UK and beyond.
UK Launches £500 Million Sovereign AI Fund: What It Is and Why It Matters
The UK government is launching a £500 million Sovereign AI Fund on 16 April 2026, backed by a new regulatory framework for agentic AI. We explain what this means for Britain's AI ambitions.
UK Social Media Ban for Under-16s: The Plans, the Pilot, and the Debate
The UK government is consulting on restricting social media access for under-16s, including overnight curfews, age verification requirements, and banning infinite scroll. Here is what's being proposed and what it means.
PS Plus Free Games April 2026: Lords of the Fallen, Tomb Raider Remastered and More
PlayStation Plus April 2026 free games are live — Lords of the Fallen, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, and Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream. Full guide for UK PS Plus subscribers.
Culture.
Music, entertainment, gaming, arts and culture from Britain and the world.
Weather.
UK weather forecasts, Met Office updates, warnings and seasonal outlooks.
Emergency Alert UK: Why Your Phone Got a Wildfire Warning
The emergency alert UK phones received on 14 August 2026 warned of very high wildfire risk after 1,017 fires this year. How it works and when the heat breaks.
Met Office Weather Headline Review: Will There Really Be a Snow Blizzard in Late April 2026?
Tabloid headlines warn of a -4°C arctic blast and snow blizzards battering 16 UK counties on 25-26 April. The Met Office says the reality is far milder. Here's what is actually happening, why forecasts disagree, and how to plan your week.
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