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Chris Bryant, the Northern Ireland Secretary, made his first official visit to Dublin, meeting Irish justice and foreign affairs ministers. The visit focused on economic ties, joint security, and legacy commitments, with Bryant pressing both governments to advance Troubles legacy legislation.
The UK government has launched an independent review into how business rates are calculated for pubs and hotels in England and Wales, promising to make valuations fairer. The review, led by Jerry Schurder, will report by March 2027, ahead of the next revaluation. The move follows a 20% cut in business rates for pubs and music venues announced last month, amid concerns from hospitality trade bodies about rising costs.
Maksim Cela, a 60-year-old Albanian convicted of murder and plotting to blow up a football stadium, remains in Britain 15 months after losing his final appeal against deportation. The Home Office declines to explain the delay, saying it will do everything in its power to deport him.
Reform UK has proposed prioritising British-born workers under 35, veterans, and married couples with children for social housing, alongside building 50,000 affordable homes a year. The plans also include stricter upkeep rules, with potential eviction for poorly maintained gardens. Critics, including Shelter, Labour, and the Liberal Democrats, have condemned the proposals as divisive, unworkable, and a distraction.
A Green Party motion proposing police ditch Tasers and pepper spray, described as 'lethal tools,' has drawn fierce opposition from former officers who call the plan 'incredibly reckless' and a threat to public safety. The motion also includes scrapping the Prevent programme and cutting police funding.
Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei warned that Tehran could halt all oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf if the US continues its economic war. The threat comes amid heightened tensions over US plans for tougher sanctions, with Iranian officials responding defiantly.
CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz stated on Face the Nation that the MMR vaccine is not lethal, responding to questions about President Trump's recent comments. Trump had suggested during an August executive order signing that the combined shot could be lethal if not separated. Separate shots are not currently available in the U.S., and measles cases have climbed amid the debate.
AI-generated images and videos of Dr Seuss’s Cat in the Hat have gone viral, prompting police in the UK and Ireland to confirm the sightings are fake. Despite the debunking, some teenagers say they are scared to go out at night, while officials urge the public to verify online police updates.
Visitors to Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) have clashed over queues at the summit trig point, with long waits reported and videos showing walkers bypassing the line. The mountain's popularity and recent warm weather have intensified the issue, drawing comments from hikers and a national park warden.
Matthew Brennan claimed a first Grand Tour stage win at the Vuelta a España, outsprinting Tadej Pogacar and Pau Miquel on stage 2. Pogacar kept the overall lead despite a late challenge, saying he was ready to lose it to Ethan Hayter. Stage 3 heads into the Pyrenees.
Michelle Keegan and Douglas Booth lead the cast of 'The Blame', a six-part crime drama coming to ITV and STV this September. The series, based on Charlotte Langley's debut novel, follows detectives investigating a death in the fictional town of Wakestead.
England fast bowler Brydon Carse has been dropped from the squad for the second Test against Pakistan while the Cricket Regulator investigates an incident at a Derby nightclub. The decision follows social media footage showing Carse in handcuffs with police, adding to a series of off-field controversies for the England team.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is reportedly open to reducing tuition fees for EU students in exchange for improved trade terms with the bloc, according to The i Paper. The move, which could see EU students pay domestic-level fees, has drawn criticism from the Conservatives. A UK-EU summit is expected later this year.
Devon travel expert Alex Gwillim recommends Sidmouth as an ideal destination for multigenerational staycations, citing its walkable seafront, family-friendly attractions, and relaxed atmosphere. The town offers a range of activities and nearby self-catering accommodation options, from dog-friendly cottages to holiday park lodges.
A firsthand road test of the BMW iX3 50 xDrive and Volvo EX60 across 400 miles concludes that range anxiety is a thing of the past, thanks to dedicated EV platforms and large battery packs. The Canberra Times and TechRadar provide detailed specs and pricing for both vehicles.
Enzo Maresca secured his first Premier League win as Manchester City manager with a dramatic 2-1 comeback against Bournemouth on August 23, 2026. Marc Guehi equalized in the 84th minute and Josko Gvardiol scored a stoppage-time winner after Marcus Tavernier's first-half strike. Substitute Rayan Cherki provided both assists in the turnaround at the Etihad Stadium.
Megan Prescott, known for her role in Skins, reveals she joined OnlyFans in 2020 with just £300 in her bank account. She now earns three times her Skins salary and credits the platform for funding her creative projects.
A new Lloyds Business Barometer survey reveals that 54% of UK businesses say AI has created jobs, while 58% plan to increase AI investment. However, 31% admit their workforce lacks needed skills, highlighting a growing gap between large and small firms.
Former Indian diplomats Navdeep Suri and Ramesh Chander have been asked to provide additional documents to prove their citizenship during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Punjab. Both served abroad in 2003, the baseline year for the revision, leading to mismatches and official notices. Punjab electoral officials say the process is routine and their names remain on the rolls.
Politicians, Crown representatives, Indigenous chiefs and elders gathered at Fort Carlton to mark the 150th anniversary of Treaty 6, acknowledging a history of broken promises while pledging to implement the treaty in the next 150 years. The event comes amid strained relations between First Nations and the Alberta government over a referendum on separation.