Autonomous Portuguese region in the Atlantic
Wakelyns, a Suffolk farm turned agroforestry lab, needs £1.2m to continue its diversified crops and community ventures. The project blends trees with crops, aiming to reduce chemical use and boost resilience in UK agriculture. The funding drive follows decades of innovation and policy support for agroforestry.
The new Prime Minister has launched a UK‑wide listening tour to hear people’s cost‑of‑living concerns. He has unveiled measures including VAT cuts on energy bills, a bus‑fare cap, and business‑rates relief for pubs and venues, while signalling further action in the budget and on high streets. He is travelling to communities to inform a long‑term plan.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez have married in a private civil ceremony in Cascais, Portugal, attended by their five children. The couple announced the news on Instagram with wedding bands. Reports align on a small, intimate ceremony with family present; official confirmation has been shared by representatives and multiple outlets.
Cristiano Ronaldo has said this season is likely to be his last as a player, aiming to leave a spectacular legacy. He notes his future is mapped out, with plans to stay busy beyond football, including travel, padel and family time. He remains under contract with Al-Nassr through 2027 and is nearing 1,000 career goals.
A technical fault in the UK air traffic control provider NATS has caused widespread cancellations and delays at major airports on 8–9 September 2026, disrupting hundreds of thousands of passengers. NATS has fixed the flight processing error and apologised; Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has ordered an independent review and given CEO Martin Rolfe a week to report. Airlines and passengers are still clearing a backlog.