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Top news, government updates, business, sports and entertainment from United Kingdom.
Coffee chain sorry for banning teens revising for school exams
Coffi Lab says pupils were not making purchases and bringing food from other vendors.
Hearts ready to 'rip up script' in title showdown – BBC
Hearts ready to 'rip up script' in title showdown BBC
Meningitis cases in Reading are pupils at two schools, UKHSA says
A sixth-former has died and two other students at local schools are ill with the infection.
Better patient care as NHS set to introduce Single Patient Record
Safer and faster care for patients as NHS set to introduce Single Patient Record and cut bureaucracy
Cardiff's biggest ever jobs fair sees thousands of young people connect with local employers
Wider youth employment support, backed by £2.5 billion which will ensure every young person is able to earn or learn.
UK borrowing costs rise and pound falls as leadership drama continues
Analysts say the moves have been fuelled by concerns a Burnham-led government would increase government borrowing.
British Gas pays £20m over prepayment meter force-fitting scandal
The regulator say the energy supplier breached licence conditions aimed at protecting customers in vulnerable situations.
Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister address to the FDA union
Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister address to the FDA union
NHS staff accessed Southport victims' records 'inappropriately', hospital trust admits
The victims affected by the data breach were not told for nearly two years.
12 Wealthiest British Sports Stars Revealed in 2026 – as Beckhams Break Billion-Pound Mark – GiveMeSport
12 Wealthiest British Sports Stars Revealed in 2026 – as Beckhams Break Billion-Pound Mark GiveMeSport
Why Andy Burnham has a second chance to be an MP
How the political landscape changed since 25 January when NEC blocked Burnham's bid to Gorton and Denton MP.
CMA conditionally clears Getty merger with Shutterstock
CMA independent inquiry group concludes deal can proceed if Shutterstock sells its editorial business
Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to North Macedonia: Maya Sivagnanam
Ms Maya Sivagnanam has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of North Macedonia in succession to Mr Matthew Lawson.
Politics or Hollywood?
A keynote speech by Jessica Lennard, CMA Chief Strategy & External Affairs Officer, delivered at the W@CompetitionUK and SuperWomen of Colour event.
PM: "We're in a fight for the soul of this country" as more extremists blocked from coming to the UK ahead of Unite the Kingdom March
Eleven foreign far-right agitators intent on coming to the UK to spew their extremist views have been blocked from entering the country, as the Prime Minister takes action…
Infected Blood: A Service of Recognition, Remembrance and Reflection
There will be a national service at St. Paul’s Cathedral for the infected blood community on Tuesday 19th May 2026.
British-based firms lead the way for Apache helicopter support drones
Drones which will accompany the Army’s Apache helicopters are receiving £10 million investment today as the programme reaches a new milestone.
Connor Ogilvie and Zak Swanson offered new Portsmouth deals – BBC
Connor Ogilvie and Zak Swanson offered new Portsmouth deals BBC
Search for new James Bond officially kicks off as auditions begin
Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi and Harris Dickinson are among the frontrunners to replace Daniel Craig.
David Beckham becomes UK's first billionaire sportsman – BBC
David Beckham becomes UK's first billionaire sportsman BBC
New regulations are now in force
The Merchant Shipping (Accident Reporting and Investigation) Regulations 2026.
From phishing to porn star impersonators: how scamming athletes became a billion-dollar industry – The Guardian
From phishing to porn star impersonators: how scamming athletes became a billion-dollar industry The Guardian
Harwich and Dovercourt High School (Essex): warning notice
Warning notice to The Sigma Trust in relation to Harwich and Dovercourt High School.
Neale-Wade Academy (Cambridgeshire): warning notice
Warning notice to The Active Learning Trust in relation to Neale-Wade Academy.
UK support is huge step forward for international fishing safety
The UK Government is proud to be backing the first global agreement on fishing safety.
Dstl backed robotics breakthrough transforms military manufacturing
Rivelin Robotics, supported by Dstl expertise, has created microfactory technology that automates the slow, risky manual finishing of 3D printed parts.
Scotland's top law officer Dorothy Bain to step down
The lord advocate leads the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service and also acts as chief legal adviser to the Scottish government.
Brighton beach deaths have 'huge effect' on city
Sussex Police say they believe they have identified the three women, but are not naming them yet.
Government to transform mental health care with new strategy
New mental health strategy will transform care in England and drive shift from crisis intervention to preventative care.
Major shift in government evaluation as Magenta Book is updated
The Evaluation Task Force has released the 2026 update to the Magenta Book, the government’s central guidance on evaluation. As the most significant revision in government evaluation standards…
Regulation is key to building more homes, says RSH chief executive
Jonathan Walters was speaking at the Social Housing Finance Conference yesterday.
One dead and two ill after meningitis cases
Agencies said the risk to pupils and the wider public following the cases of meningitis remains low.
Sports quiz of the week: FA Cup final, NFL, Giro and Women’s Six Nations – The Guardian
Sports quiz of the week: FA Cup final, NFL, Giro and Women’s Six Nations The Guardian
Families spared time and money during separation thanks to Government action
Measures will help separating families save cash and settle childcare issues more easily.
Civil Service Pension Recovery Plan Updates
This page provides updates and guidance regarding the Civil Service Pension Recovery Plan.
Chelsea transfer rumours: Mike Maignan, Joao Pedro – BBC
Chelsea transfer rumours: Mike Maignan, Joao Pedro BBC
Everton transfer rumours: Dario Osorio – BBC
Everton transfer rumours: Dario Osorio BBC
'Full circle' for Wafer in Scotland game at Aviva – BBC
'Full circle' for Wafer in Scotland game at Aviva BBC
Adults locked out of learning to access education with new reform
Government announces first 130 universities and colleges approved to offer new bite-sized courses, with applications opening this September.
Anthony Joshua’s earnings revealed as he beats rival Tyson Fury – The Mirror
Anthony Joshua’s earnings revealed as he beats rival Tyson Fury The Mirror
David Beckham becomes Britain's first billionaire sports star as top 10 revealed – The Sun
David Beckham becomes Britain's first billionaire sports star as top 10 revealed The Sun
How I fell victim to 'ghost' insurance broker scam
Amie Donaghey is among thousands of victims of "ghost brokers" who sell fake insurance on social media.
The Highland football team hoping to be the UK's most northerly professional club
Part-timers Brora Rangers are potentially one game away from promotion to League Two.
Heart patients recalled over possible 'unnecessary' procedure
Only those patients who were fitted with a CRT device which is different and more complex than a standard pacemaker between 2007 and 2023 are affected.
I predicted my twins while living another life in a coma
Keenan recalls "a whole other life" while unconscious – now his real life has an uncanny resemblance.
Anti-immigration AI videos traced to overseas fakers, BBC finds
"Patriotic" UK anti-immigration social media accounts have been traced to Sri Lanka and Vietnam.
'Don't swim' warnings in place at nearly all of England's official river bathing sites
Too much bacteria linked to faeces found at almost all England's designated river bathing sites
London City Lionesses vs Aston Villa: Women's Super League stats & head-to-head – BBC
London City Lionesses vs Aston Villa: Women's Super League stats & head-to-head BBC
Montréal vs Chicago Fire: MLS stats & head-to-head – BBC
Montréal vs Chicago Fire: MLS stats & head-to-head BBC
New Zealand's Māori Queen meets King Charles at Buckingham Palace
The meeting with the British monarch was Te Arikinui's first since she became Maori Queen in 2024.
UK Eurovision act: The BBC gave me a stress test to check I could cope under pressure
"It could go well or completely wrong, I'm just here for the ride," says song contest hopeful Sam Battle.
Hundreds of comedians unpaid by one of UK's biggest comedy festivals
Leicester Comedy Festival says it is committed to paying comedians but waiting on money themselves.
Royal finances face a cut. But will much really change?
The monarchy faces an unusual cut in public funding and at the same an increase in demands for more financial transparency.
AI could put people off tech jobs and hurt the economy, warns Raspberry Pi boss
Eben Upton warns against claims that Artificial Intelligence will destroy vast numbers of computing roles over the coming years.
Cricket Australia in talks with Amazon and Dazn over Ashes broadcast rights – The Guardian
Cricket Australia in talks with Amazon and Dazn over Ashes broadcast rights The Guardian
Zack Polanski did not vote in local elections, Green Party says
The Green Party leader previously told Hackney mayoral candidate Zoë Garbett "you have my vote".
Watch: The day Labour's potential leadership race began to heat up
Political turmoil continued in Westminster on Thursday after Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned Starmer's government saying he had "lost confidence" in his leadership.
Katie McCabe: Arsenal's Republic of Ireland midfielder to leave club at end of season – BBC
Katie McCabe: Arsenal's Republic of Ireland midfielder to leave club at end of season BBC
Giro d'Italia 2026: Davde Ballerini survives Naples cobbles crash – BBC
Giro d'Italia 2026: Davde Ballerini survives Naples cobbles crash BBC
How to grow rugby league’s WSL: tight games, better pay and use Gladiators – The Guardian
How to grow rugby league’s WSL: tight games, better pay and use Gladiators The Guardian
Ultimate Sevens to launch in September as rugby union’s £2m answer to the Hundred – The Guardian
Ultimate Sevens to launch in September as rugby union’s £2m answer to the Hundred The Guardian
Women's Six Nations: England forward trio return for France decider – BBC
Women's Six Nations: England forward trio return for France decider BBC
Aston Villa: Harvey Elliott loan from Liverpool embarrassing – Unai Emery – BBC
Aston Villa: Harvey Elliott loan from Liverpool embarrassing – Unai Emery BBC
Hibs fan views on 2-1 win over Rangers – BBC
Hibs fan views on 2-1 win over Rangers BBC
'McAllister made me a better player and person' – Gerrard – BBC
'McAllister made me a better player and person' – Gerrard BBC
West Ham transfer rumours: Papa Moussa Fall – BBC
West Ham transfer rumours: Papa Moussa Fall BBC