UK - The Evening Standard
*Please note: The news links below will open a new window.
-
‘Giant of the Labour movement’ Roy Hattersley dies
Alongside his political career, he was a prolific author, publishing more than 20 books including biographies, histories and memoirs. -
Starmer vows to end ‘system failing our kids’ ahead of expected social media ban
The public consultation on the issue, which closed on May 26, received about 116,000 responses, making it the second-largest in history. -
John Swinney to visit Kentucky for whisky talks during US visit
The Scottish First Minister will meet bourbon business leaders in the state after attending the World Cup in Boston. -
Scientists make new discovery about the history of the Giant’s Causeway
It was discovered that Northern Ireland’s volcanic rocks formed in just 5.5 million years. -
£576.4m lost to authorised push payment scams in 2025 as AI manipulates victims
Frauds such as investment and romance scams have jumped, with criminals sometimes grooming victims for months or even years. -
Rightmove gives reasons why June saw an ‘unusual’ asking price fall
Setting a competitive asking price for a home from the outset is ‘key’, the website said. -
48% of 16 to 24-year-olds ‘have not put any money in savings in past year’
Nearly two-thirds of young adults surveyed said they worry about spending money, HSBC UK and Young Enterprise said. -
Cost of attending a prom ‘around £150 more for girls than boys’
Nearly seven in 10 parents feel that a prom is an important milestone that should be celebrated properly, Clearpay said. -
Sadiq Khan declares war on anti-London 'haters' with launch of £7million global promotional campaign
The campaign, to be delivered by London & Partners, will launch in September and target audiences across Europe, the United States and Asia
-
World Cup 2026 fixtures, results, full schedule and group standings
Scotland make winning return on day three as Brazil salvage opening point and Australia shine