A county and island in the English Channel, off Hampshire, known for resorts and tourism.
Coastguard rescue officers have worker status, and the MCA plans to stop hourly pay in September to classify CROs as volunteers. MPs, unions, and coastguards are pushing for negotiations amid a growing political row.
A fresh spell of hot weather is forecast across southern England and parts of the Midlands and Wales, with temperatures expected to reach the high 20s to mid-30s later in the week. Health alerts remain in place and authorities warn of increased demand on services as the heat persists through the coming days.
Several vessels carrying Indian sailors have been targeted in the Gulf of Oman as the US enforces a blockade on Iranian oil. Attacks have killed three Indian sailors and injured others, prompting New Delhi to lodge protests and push for a de‑escalation of tensions.
A Russian frigate has fired warning shots toward a UK-registered yacht about 20 nautical miles south of the Isle of Wight, outside British waters. The incident followed a seizure of a Russian shadow fleet tanker in the Channel; both events are under investigation by the British Defence Ministry.
The Admiral Grigorovich has fired warning shots at the Bright Future, a UK-registered yacht, near the Isle of Wight. The incident follows the seizure of a suspected Russia shadow fleet tanker by UK forces. Officials say signals were used to contact the yacht but it continued on a dangerous course. No injuries were reported.
A Russian frigate fired warning shots near a British civilian yacht in the Channel, outside UK waters, after attempts to contact the vessel failed. The yacht was on a southbound course toward Cherbourg when the incident occurred. UK MoD describes it as an isolated event; Russia says the yacht was on a dangerous course. No injuries are reported.
Currys has reported solid trading with rising profits and revenue, propelled by World Cup-related demand for large TVs and home entertainment gear, and by AI-driven growth in computing. The group plans to appoint Fredrik Tonnesen as chief executive as it continues its turnaround.
New police body-worn video shows Vickrum Digwa repeatedly lied to officers about being racially attacked after fatally stabbing Henry Nowak in Southampton. The footage confirms Nowak was not handcuffed as he died and shows delayed discovery of the fatal wound, triggering national outrage and an official review.
The International Institute for Strategic Studies has found that a Russian drone campaign operated across Europe from 2024 to 2026, with HAV Dolphin docked near Hull and other vessels acting as relays. The effort targeted UK and continental sites, with officials saying Moscow acted with substantial impunity and evidence points to Putin's involvement.
UK households face water-use restrictions as heatwaves push demand. South East Water and Southern Water have introduced temporary hosepipe bans in Kent, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, with further restrictions possible as a third heatwave of the year looms. The Met Office warns continued extreme temperatures, while water firms stress reduced outdoor use to protect supplies.