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1. Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Wednesday, May 27, 2026

   Read what the stars mean for you today, from Taurus to Aries

2. Molly Russell would be fighting to make online world safe, bereaved father says

   The Government’s consultation on what action it should take to tackle social media harms, titled Growing Up In The Online World, has closed.

3. Households set to learn of energy bills hike from July amid Iran war impact

   Ofgem will announce its latest energy price cap on Wednesday.

4. Temperatures to cool for some after six water deaths in record-breaking UK heat

   The Met Office said Tuesday was the hottest day in May on record for both England and Wales.

5. Ellie Bamber: It was ‘really empowering’ to play Kate Moss

   The actress, 29, stars as Moss in new biographical drama film Moss & Freud.

6. Birds of prey in Scotland persecuted 182 times over 10 years – study

   The RSPB documented cases of raptors being shot, poisoned and trapped,

7. Four-fifths of UK firms impacted by Iran war fallout – report

   The Barclays survey found more than two-thirds (64%) of businesses said energy and fuel costs were impacting on their business.

8. Spy chief to warn of ‘relentless’ Russian cyber attacks on UK and Europe

   The head of GCHQ will urge businesses and members of the public to help boost cyber security in Britain ‘from boardrooms to living rooms’.

9. Ed Sheeran beats Taylor Swift to be named UK’s most-played artist in 2025

   Myles Smith’s Nice To Meet You was the most-played track on radio, TV and in public places during 2025.

10. Betting ads featuring Harry Kane and Erling Haaland banned

    The ASA found both ads were likely to appeal to people younger than 18.