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Africa is ‘overrepresented’ in UK aid charities’ direct mailings, report says
Images of Africa are overrepresented in UK-based international aid charities’ direct mail campaigns, a report has found. Research from the Charity Advertising research project found “some potential disconnect” between the geographic areas in which...

Foreign Office tells Brits to keep copies of three key documents at home when travelling
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has advised travellers venturing overseas to safeguard their documentation by maintaining copies stored securely at home, separate from the originals whilst travelling. Countless individuals...

Europe’s best railway station that’s one of world’s busiest is getting £1bn revamp – and could launch direct route to UK
EUROPE'S best railway station is set to receive a £1billion upgrade with the possibility of a direct route on the cards. Plans to expand one of Europe's busiest train stations have been revealed and include a new track and second tunnel, as the...

Telco-backed Utiq partners UK publishers on addressable inventory
Utiq, the European telco-backed adtech group, has inked partnerships with its first UK publishers as it aims to provide privacy-centric addressable inventory for advertisers. Bauer Media, Immediate Media and Netmums have been announced as launch...

UK town erupts as furious locals protest against migrant hotel
Locals have been protesting against immigration outside a hotel in Hampshire. Video posted on social media shows a group of about 30 people gathered by the side of a road in Aldershot, with placards reading "Stop the boats" and "Stop the...

The pivotal British & Irish Lions pick that could undo Australia in first Test
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Jet2 to scrap five new flights from UK airport before even launching
JET2 has announced that it is withdrawing five routes from Bournemouth that were due to launch next year. The airline only recently started flying from the airport back in February, after basing two aircraft there. 3 Jet2 is scrapping five routes...

Two UK coins in circulation that could be worth more than £3,000 - how to spot
Brits have been told to look out for two highly-sought after coins that are still in circulation. These pieces combined could be worth more than £3,000 to collectors. At first glance these coins may appear ordinary but two small features make them...

London open: Stocks gain as UK jobs data cements rate cut expectations
At 0835 BST, the FTSE 100 was up 0.3% at 8,953.22. Figures released earlier by the Office for National Statistics showed the unemployment rate unexpectedly ticked higher in May, while pay growth slowed. The unemployment rate rose to 4.7% in the...

Newcastle United in new triple transfer claim as £78m Hugo Ekitike 'alternative' emerges
Isaac is a senior NCTJ-trained journalist with an MA in News Journalism. He has experience of working for national and regional news organisations including the Express, the Manchester Evening News and the Liverpool Echo. He currently covers sport...

Bloomberg: Britain And Germany Will Sign The Biggest Treaty Since World War II
1 Photo: Getty Images Today in London. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz plan to sign a new treaty in London on July 17 that includes a commitment to assist each other in the event of an armed attack as well...

Mark43 Expands UK Presence with New Manchester Office
New location underscores commitment to UK policing and operational excellence MANCHESTER, England–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#lawenforcement–Mark43, the leading platform for intelligent policing operations, today announced the opening of a new office at 24...

How to Watch The Open Championship: Live Stream 2025 British Open, PGA Tour Golf, TV Channel
By Ben Verbrugge is a freelance sportswriter with a journalism degree from CSU Dominguez Hills. He is a member of the Los Angeles media and spends most of his time covering the NBA, NFL, and MLB. When not writing, he is either playing or watching...

Newcastle United can forget about Hugo Ekitike with £78m striker deal to rock rivals
16:22, 17 Jul 2025Updated 07:46, 18 Jul 2025 Football content editor for Chronicle Live, Sunderland Live, Gazette Live, Leeds Live, Yorkshire Live and Hull Live. A North East native, he has been working in sports journalism since 1995. Stuart has...

Virgin Media O2 Connect 1,000 Residents in Newcastle to Free Internet
Mobile operator O2 (Virgin Media) and UK tech charity Jangala have worked with the Newcastle City Council (NCC) to connect more than 1,000 local residents living in housing plus schemes at 30 different locations to a “free internet” service, which...

Middlesbrough news: Hayden Hackney exit threat, Danny Ings, Callum Brittain issue
A new era is underway at Middlesbrough following the appointment of Rob Edwards as the club's new head coach, but it has been a quiet start to the summer transfer window at the Riverside Stadium. It was a disappointing campaign for Middlesbrough...

Thursday newspaper round-up: WPP, Jerome Powell, Elon Musk
Donald Trump has privately indicated he is on the verge of firing the Federal Reserve chair, Jerome Powell, rattling Wall Street and renewing questions over the US central bank’s independence. The US president insisted on Wednesday that it was...

Ashes 2025–26: Ricky Ponting Picks Top Three Batters for Australia in First Test Against England
Mumbai, July 17: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has named the top three batters he expects to play in the first Ashes Test and Australia’s first home series of the new World Test Championship cycle. He also offered advice to struggling...

British rock band The Cult announce Death Cult tour, includes Niagara Falls and NY shows
British rock band The Cult is heading back on the road this fall with a newly announced North American tour that will feature both their current catalog and their early-era work under the name Death Cult. The tour kicks off October 9 in Niagara...

PAF to showcase advanced JF-17 Thunder jets at UK airshow
A contingent of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), featuring the advanced JF-17 Thunder Block-III fighter jets and C-130 Hercules transport aircraft, arrived at the Royal Air Force Base Fairford in the United Kingdom to take part in the Royal...