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The government has confirmed that most under-16s will not pay for travel on most local bus services throughout August, easing cost pressures during the school holidays. The Department for Transport is also promoting VAT cuts on family-friendly attractions and a new bus fare cap set to start next year.
A record summer of heat, drought and wildfires has prompted an emergency Cobra meeting and voluntary retailer suspensions of disposable-barbecue sales. Green groups have written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham urging him to call the crisis 'climate change' and stop new North Sea drilling; Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice has questioned net zero and urged adaptation and celebration of warmer weather.
Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank have welcomed their third child, a baby girl born in Lisbon on Aug. 3. The couple is taking time to decide on a name as details emerge, following previous births of August and Ernest. The royal family has been informed and is delighted by the news.
GlasGLOW returns to Glasgow with the new Zombie Zoo experience at the Botanic Gardens. Visitors will meet rare zoo residents from a safe distance in a 60-minute outdoor event featuring decontamination tunnels, observation labs, live feeding demos and a first‑of‑its‑kind zombie-themed experience. Twilight and relaxed sessions are available, with behind-the-scenes access and dedicated accessibility options.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have planned a move from California to a private, non-royal home outside London later this month and have enrolled Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet in British schools for September. King Charles has been told and has welcomed the chance to see his grandchildren; the couple will remain non-working royals.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are planning to settle at a private, non-royal residence outside London. The King has been informed and is welcoming more time with his grandchildren. The couple, who stepped back from royal duties in 2020, are pursuing private life in Britain while maintaining their U.S. presence.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have relocated from California to Britain for an extended period with their children, Archie and Lilibet. They will not reside in a royal residence and will remain non-working royals, pursuing private ventures while their children attend a new school in September.
A Norfolk meadow has transformed from an oilseed rape monoculture to a biodiverse wildflower habitat after a simple annual hay cut, without reseeding or deep ploughing. More than 150 species are recorded, including orchids, hoverflies and butterflies, suggesting nature can restore flower-rich meadows with minimal intervention.
Micro-dramas—short, mobile-first scripted series—are expanding beyond China into the US, with revenue projections reaching billions. Platforms like Peacock and TikTok are experimenting, Hollywood talent is entering the space, and new vendors are pushing AI-driven content to niche audiences.
The 70-metre Bayeux Tapestry has opened at the British Museum, drawing sell-out ticket demand and generating about
Prince George has begun boarder life at Eton College, following in the footsteps of his father and other royal members. The 13-year-old is joining the prestigious Berkshire school with annual fees around £65,000 and a long history of educating Britain's elite. The move places the future king among generations of prime ministers, actors and other public figures associated with Eton.
The Guardian and Independent reviews converge on Greengrass’s The Uprising (aka The Rise of Robin Hood), arguing the film’s attempt to parallel 14th‑century revolt with today’s politics falls short, while Garfield’s Ploughman amid a muddy epic fails to ignite. Focus Features releases the US version on Sept 11.
Zelenskiy has been received in London with strong UK support, while ministers announce accelerated delivery of missile systems and new sanctions against Russia. The visit follows tensions after Trump’s diesel deal with Moscow and aims to reinforce allied unity and arms deliveries for Kyiv.
Oman has chosen a path of diplomacy in a turbulent region, with a state visit to Britain highlighting constructive neutrality and renewed investment talks. King Charles has praised Oman’s peacemaking role as the Sultan meets UK leaders to discuss security, trade and energy collaboration.
Meghan has issued a deeply distressed response to allegations that her father, Thomas Markle Sr., kept child sexual abuse images at his home. Police have confirmed a 2019 letter outlining troubling allegations was shared with Meghan and her husband, but not with other agencies. The Met is reviewing its handling of the matter amid rising scrutiny.