https://thenetimes.co.uk Independent UK news and analysis — politics, business, world, technology, sport, health and entertainment. en-GB Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:16:23 +0000 https://thenetimes.co.uk/article/gatwick-parking-fire-caldyne-holiday-cars-2026https://thenetimes.co.uk/article/gatwick-parking-fire-caldyne-holiday-cars-2026Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:16:23 +0000Holidaymakers with cars at Caldyne after the Gatwick parking fire should contact their operator and insurer and preserve booking evidence.UK Newshttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/morrisons-unbeatable-prices-500-essentials-2026https://thenetimes.co.uk/article/morrisons-unbeatable-prices-500-essentials-2026Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:16:23 +0000Morrisons has guaranteed more than 500 essentials will match or beat five rivals, but the pledge excludes promotions and loyalty prices.Businesshttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/salmonella-enteritidis-imported-eggs-eating-out-2026https://thenetimes.co.uk/article/salmonella-enteritidis-imported-eggs-eating-out-2026Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:16:23 +0000A UK Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak linked to possible imported eggs has led to practical new advice for vulnerable people eating out.Healthhttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/friday-afternoon-fraud-homebuyer-conveyancing-2026https://thenetimes.co.uk/article/friday-afternoon-fraud-homebuyer-conveyancing-2026Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:16:23 +0000Friday afternoon fraud can redirect a homebuyer’s completion money, so bank details should be verified independently before any transfer.Businesshttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/jean-philippe-mateta-crystal-palace-contract-dispute-2026https://thenetimes.co.uk/article/jean-philippe-mateta-crystal-palace-contract-dispute-2026Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:16:23 +0000Jean-Philippe Mateta is disputing Crystal Palace’s one-year contract extension after a tribunal upheld the deal and FIFA declined jurisdiction.Sporthttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/crosscountry-power-cut-birmingham-control-centre-2026https://thenetimes.co.uk/article/crosscountry-power-cut-birmingham-control-centre-2026Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:01:36 +0000CrossCountry says a full timetable is returning after a Birmingham control-centre power cut cancelled almost all Sunday services.UK Newshttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/uk-graduate-job-vacancies-record-low-july-2026https://thenetimes.co.uk/article/uk-graduate-job-vacancies-record-low-july-2026Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:01:36 +0000UK graduate job vacancies fell to 8,383 in July as employers cut entry-level hiring and competition for roles intensified.Businesshttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/pub-hotel-business-rates-review-treasury-2026https://thenetimes.co.uk/article/pub-hotel-business-rates-review-treasury-2026Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:01:36 +0000The Treasury has opened a review of pub and hotel business rates valuations, with recommendations due by March 2027.Politicshttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/tesla-china-recall-emergency-door-release-2026https://thenetimes.co.uk/article/tesla-china-recall-emergency-door-release-2026Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:01:36 +0000Tesla will recall 2.98 million cars in China after regulators found emergency door releases could be hard to identify in a crash.Worldhttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/wrath-of-the-gods-wicker-man-trilogy-frightfest-2026https://thenetimes.co.uk/article/wrath-of-the-gods-wicker-man-trilogy-frightfest-2026Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:01:36 +0000Wrath of the Gods completes Robin Hardy’s Wicker Man trilogy and will premiere at FrightFest weeks after director Justin Hardy’s death.Entertainmenthttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/wigan-warriors-record-12-straight-super-league-wins-2026https://thenetimes.co.uk/article/wigan-warriors-record-12-straight-super-league-wins-2026Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:01:36 +0000Wigan beat Wakefield 26-12 for a club-record 12th straight Super League win before Leeds reclaimed top spot on points difference.Sporthttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/burnham-wealthier-areas-asylum-dispersal-2026https://thenetimes.co.uk/article/burnham-wealthier-areas-asylum-dispersal-2026Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:35:52 +0000Andy Burnham says asylum accommodation should be spread more fairly so poorer communities do not carry the heaviest burden.Politicshttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/uk-private-sector-pmi-august-2026-services-growthhttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/uk-private-sector-pmi-august-2026-services-growthSun, 23 Aug 2026 11:35:52 +0000UK private sector activity accelerated in August as services strengthened, although manufacturing output and employment remained softer.Businesshttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/uk-subscription-click-to-cancel-rules-january-2027https://thenetimes.co.uk/article/uk-subscription-click-to-cancel-rules-january-2027Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:35:52 +0000New UK subscription rules from January 2027 will require clearer sign-up information, renewal reminders and simpler cancellation.UK Newshttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/mhra-foundayo-orforglipron-weight-loss-pill-uk-2026https://thenetimes.co.uk/article/mhra-foundayo-orforglipron-weight-loss-pill-uk-2026Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:35:52 +0000The MHRA has authorised orforglipron, a once-daily GLP-1 tablet for weight management and type 2 diabetes, with NICE review to follow.Healthhttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/leicester-city-burton-albion-1-2-russell-martin-2026https://thenetimes.co.uk/article/leicester-city-burton-albion-1-2-russell-martin-2026Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:35:52 +0000Burton Albion beat Leicester City 2-1 at the King Power as Oliver Skipp was sent off and Russell Martin’s home league start ended in boos.Sporthttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/mayors-planning-call-in-powers-councils-2026https://thenetimes.co.uk/article/mayors-planning-call-in-powers-councils-2026Sun, 23 Aug 2026 05:27:04 +0000England's regional mayors will gain powers to call in major planning applications, including schemes of more than 150 homes.Politicshttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/restriction-zones-violent-sexual-offenders-october-2026https://thenetimes.co.uk/article/restriction-zones-violent-sexual-offenders-october-2026Sun, 23 Aug 2026 05:27:04 +0000Serious violent and sexual offenders can face GPS-monitored restriction zones from October, with victims consulted on boundaries.UK Newshttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/iran-linked-hackers-uk-power-generator-cyber-attack-2026https://thenetimes.co.uk/article/iran-linked-hackers-uk-power-generator-cyber-attack-2026Sun, 23 Aug 2026 05:27:04 +0000Iran-linked hackers shut a small UK generator for four days, but officials say the wider energy system was never at risk.Technologyhttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/energy-uk-household-debt-support-5-5bn-2026https://thenetimes.co.uk/article/energy-uk-household-debt-support-5-5bn-2026Sun, 23 Aug 2026 05:27:04 +0000Energy UK says household energy debt has reached £5.5bn and wants better targeted support for customers struggling with bills.Businesshttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/hull-city-manchester-united-2-0-premier-league-2026https://thenetimes.co.uk/article/hull-city-manchester-united-2-0-premier-league-2026Sun, 23 Aug 2026 05:27:04 +0000Hull City beat Manchester United 2-0 on their Premier League return as Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy scored from set pieces.Sporthttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/dave-bautista-kratos-god-of-war-amazon-series-2026https://thenetimes.co.uk/article/dave-bautista-kratos-god-of-war-amazon-series-2026Sun, 23 Aug 2026 05:27:04 +0000Dave Bautista will replace Ryan Hurst as Kratos in Amazon’s God of War series after an on-set injury forced a major reshoot.Entertainmenthttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/netflix-gentle-monster-lea-seydoux-release-dates-2026https://thenetimes.co.uk/article/netflix-gentle-monster-lea-seydoux-release-dates-2026Sat, 22 Aug 2026 23:19:11 +0000Netflix will release Marie Kreutzer's Cannes thriller Gentle Monster in select cinemas on 30 October and stream it from 18 November.Entertainmenthttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/all-blacks-springboks-ellis-park-33-16-2026https://thenetimes.co.uk/article/all-blacks-springboks-ellis-park-33-16-2026Sat, 22 Aug 2026 23:19:11 +0000New Zealand beat South Africa 33-16 at Ellis Park as Will Jordan scored twice in the opening Test of their four-match series.Sporthttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/uk-firms-critical-financial-distress-q2-2026https://thenetimes.co.uk/article/uk-firms-critical-financial-distress-q2-2026Sat, 22 Aug 2026 23:19:11 +0000BTG Consulting says 53,756 UK firms were in critical financial distress in Q2 2026, up 9% year on year.Businesshttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/nhs-digital-clinical-safety-dcb0129-dcb0160-2026https://thenetimes.co.uk/article/nhs-digital-clinical-safety-dcb0129-dcb0160-2026Sat, 22 Aug 2026 23:19:11 +0000Researchers warn weak compliance with NHS digital clinical safety standards could magnify harm as AI and other technologies scale.Healthhttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/students-live-at-home-university-accommodation-costs-2026https://thenetimes.co.uk/article/students-live-at-home-university-accommodation-costs-2026Sat, 22 Aug 2026 23:19:11 +0000More UK 18-year-olds plan to live at home for university as rent and wider living costs put pressure on student budgets.UK Newshttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/carlos-espi-mourinho-real-madrid-espanyol-2026https://thenetimes.co.uk/article/carlos-espi-mourinho-real-madrid-espanyol-2026Sat, 22 Aug 2026 23:19:11 +0000Real Madrid beat Espanyol 2-1 after Carlos Espí scored in the 90th minute, giving José Mourinho a winning LaLiga return.Sporthttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/ofcom-sky-news-farage-privacy-investigation-2026https://thenetimes.co.uk/article/ofcom-sky-news-farage-privacy-investigation-2026Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:02:41 +0000Ofcom has opened a formal investigation into Sky News after Reform UK complained that a reporter's visit to Nigel Farage's daughter's home amounted to harassment.Politicshttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/torfaen-blaenavon-wildfire-emissions-2026https://thenetimes.co.uk/article/torfaen-blaenavon-wildfire-emissions-2026Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:02:41 +0000Copernicus data analysed by Save the Children ranks Torfaen fourth globally for wildfire carbon emission intensity in July, behind Annaba, Avila and Malanje.UK Newshttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/oneill-declines-burnham-economic-role-2026https://thenetimes.co.uk/article/oneill-declines-burnham-economic-role-2026Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:02:41 +0000The former Goldman Sachs chief economist, tipped as Andy Burnham's chief economic adviser, says blind trust rules rather than any policy disagreement kept him out.Businesshttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/met-office-record-el-nino-uk-autumn-2026https://thenetimes.co.uk/article/met-office-record-el-nino-uk-autumn-2026Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:02:41 +0000Met Office forecasters expect Pacific sea surface temperatures to rise more than 3C, an unprecedented signal pointing to a stormier UK autumn and early winter.UK Newshttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/emr-rmt-strike-dates-class-810-2026https://thenetimes.co.uk/article/emr-rmt-strike-dates-class-810-2026Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:02:41 +0000RMT members at East Midlands Railway will walk out on 30 and 31 August and 16 and 17 September in the dispute over the new Class 810 Aurora fleet.UK Newshttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/meghan-netflix-the-gentlemen-role-2026https://thenetimes.co.uk/article/meghan-netflix-the-gentlemen-role-2026Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:02:41 +0000Meghan is in early talks over a role being written for a possible third series of Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemen, according to the BBC and the US trade press.Entertainmenthttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/uk-borrowing-july-2026-obr-overshoothttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/uk-borrowing-july-2026-obr-overshootSat, 22 Aug 2026 11:10:47 +0000Public sector net borrowing was £1.8bn in July, £0.7bn more than a year earlier and £2.3bn above the OBR's forecast, ONS figures show.Businesshttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/energy-price-cap-october-2026-forecasthttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/energy-price-cap-october-2026-forecastSat, 22 Aug 2026 11:10:47 +0000Ofgem confirms the October price cap this week. Analysts expect a rise of about 4%, taking a typical annual bill to £1,729.UK Newshttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/callosum-100m-seed-sovereign-ai-fund-2026https://thenetimes.co.uk/article/callosum-100m-seed-sovereign-ai-fund-2026Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:10:47 +0000London startup Callosum has raised $100m led by Atomico, with the UK's Sovereign AI Fund taking its first disclosed stake in a British AI company.Technologyhttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/joao-pedro-chelsea-contract-2032-2026https://thenetimes.co.uk/article/joao-pedro-chelsea-contract-2032-2026Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:10:47 +0000Chelsea have improved Joao Pedro's terms to 2032 with a two-year club option, rewarding a debut season that brought 20 non-penalty goals.Sporthttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/kryvyi-rih-shopping-centre-drone-strike-2026https://thenetimes.co.uk/article/kryvyi-rih-shopping-centre-drone-strike-2026Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:10:47 +0000Ukrainian officials say Russian jet-powered drones struck a crowded shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih twice within half an hour, killing at least 16.Worldhttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/lewis-capaldi-wythenshawe-park-2026https://thenetimes.co.uk/article/lewis-capaldi-wythenshawe-park-2026Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:10:47 +0000Lewis Capaldi closes his summer tour at Wythenshawe Park on Saturday, with Loyle Carner and Quiet Man supporting and an 11pm curfew.Entertainmenthttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/harry-elton-john-daily-mail-costs-2026https://thenetimes.co.uk/article/harry-elton-john-daily-mail-costs-2026Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:41:11 +0000A High Court judge has ordered seven claimants to make an interim payment towards Associated Newspapers' £34.5m legal bill after their privacy case collapsed.UK Newshttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/paredes-fifa-ban-argentina-falklands-fine-2026https://thenetimes.co.uk/article/paredes-fifa-ban-argentina-falklands-fine-2026Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:41:11 +0000Leandro Paredes has been banned for 10 matches for his part in the World Cup final brawl, with Argentina's federation also fined over a political banner.Sporthttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/shakhtar-donetsk-stamford-bridge-2026https://thenetimes.co.uk/article/shakhtar-donetsk-stamford-bridge-2026Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:41:11 +0000Chelsea have confirmed that the exiled Ukrainian club will stage their Champions League league-phase home fixtures in west London in 2026/27.Sporthttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/old-firm-disorder-football-banning-orders-2026https://thenetimes.co.uk/article/old-firm-disorder-football-banning-orders-2026Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:41:11 +0000Glasgow Sheriff Court has handed five-year football banning orders to two men who took part in the disorder around March's Scottish Cup tie at Ibrox.UK Newshttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/ezri-konsa-arsenal-transfer-2026https://thenetimes.co.uk/article/ezri-konsa-arsenal-transfer-2026Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:41:11 +0000Arsenal have had an improved offer accepted for Ezri Konsa, but the England defender missed the registration deadline for Friday's opening fixture.Sporthttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/microsoft-reading-hq-gas-data-centre-2026https://thenetimes.co.uk/article/microsoft-reading-hq-gas-data-centre-2026Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:41:11 +0000A proposal for Thames Valley Park would turn Microsoft's UK head office site into a data centre running initially on natural gas fuel cells.Technologyhttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/harry-meghan-move-back-uk-security-2026https://thenetimes.co.uk/article/harry-meghan-move-back-uk-security-2026Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:11:46 +0000The Sussexes are expected to relocate from California to a home outside London before the end of August, reigniting the row over who pays for their security.UK Newshttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/barry-mitchell-early-queen-bassist-dieshttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/barry-mitchell-early-queen-bassist-diesFri, 21 Aug 2026 11:11:46 +0000Barry Mitchell, Queen's bassist for 13 concerts between August 1970 and January 1971, has died, the band's official archivist Greg Brooks has confirmed.Entertainmenthttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/england-pakistan-headingley-day-two-2026https://thenetimes.co.uk/article/england-pakistan-headingley-day-two-2026Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:11:46 +0000England closed day two on 366-8, a lead of 195, after Harry Brook's 91 built on five-wicket hauls from Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue at Headingley.Sporthttps://thenetimes.co.uk/article/epic-free-games-cardpocalypse-albion-2026https://thenetimes.co.uk/article/epic-free-games-cardpocalypse-albion-2026Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:11:46 +0000Epic's weekly giveaway hands PC players Cardpocalypse and the Epic Mage Bundle for Albion Online free until 27 August, with Breathedge lined up next week.Technology