# energy bill (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover energy bill. Page: Feed: --- ## [Burnham announces plan for 10,000 work experience placements for young people – UK politics live](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/aug/26/andy-burnham-labour-neets-youth-unemployment-work-placements-ofgem-energy-bills-reform-jenrick-latest-news-updates) _2026-08-26 · Taz Ali (now) and Martin Belam (earlier) · UK news | The Guardian_ Prime minister spoke to press while on visit to a Sainsbury’s supermarket in London this morning Over 40,000 more people died on the hottest days in England between 1988 and 2025 than would be expected, according to data published by the Office for National Statistics on Wednesday. The figures do not include this summer, when England has sweltered under a succession of heatwaves and is on track to… ## [Pubs, bars and hotels report ‘Burnham bounce’ in optimism but call for further tax relief](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/26/pubs-bars-hotels-hospitality-burnham-bounce-optimism-tax-relief) _2026-08-26 · Rob Davies · UK news | The Guardian_ Sentiment in hospitality and brewing sectors more positive since business rates action, trade bodies’ survey finds Pubs, bars and hotels have reported a “Burnham bounce” in optimism as a result of the prime minister’s overtures to the sector, polling suggests, but they warn that the goodwill could evaporate without further tax relief. Andy Burnham has positioned himself as a staunch ally of the… ## [Police not ruling out links to A66 crash after two killed in Middlesbrough house fire](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/26/murder-investigation-middlesbrough-house-fire) _2026-08-26 · Mark Brown North of England correspondent · UK news | The Guardian_ Murder inquiry launched after blaze in Grangetown area, amid investigation into collision in which seven died A murder investigation has been launched after two people were killed in a house fire in Middlesbrough, with police not ruling out links to organised crime or the fatal crash on the A66 that killed seven people including two police officers on Saturday. The blaze in the early hours of… ## [Devon man becomes first person to swim Switzerland’s 10 largest lakes](https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/aug/26/devon-man-becomes-first-person-to-swim-switzerlands-10-largest-lakes) _2026-08-26 · Steven Morris · UK news | The Guardian_ Neil Gilson completes 230-mile challenge after a ‘tough’ 22-hour crossing of Lac Léman He staggered rather than sprang out of the lake but it wasn’t surprising. Neil Gilson , a former international athlete, could be forgiven for feeling a little wobbly, having become the first person to swim the 10 largest lakes in Switzerland, a total of about 230 miles (370km). Continue reading... ## [Inquest opens into death of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/26/coroner-opens-inquest-due-to-circumstances-surrounding-jason-arday-death) _2026-08-26 · Haroon Siddique Legal affairs correspondent · UK news | The Guardian_ Academic was found unresponsive by family members, inquest told, as coroner adjourns proceedings to later date A coroner has formally opened an inquest into the death of Jason Arday, who resigned as a professor at the University of Cambridge amid allegations of plagiarism. Arday, 41, died at his home in Battersea, south London on 14 August, nine days after his resignation. Family members watched… ## [Women using HRT at lower risk of dementia, study suggests](https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/aug/26/women-hrt-lower-risk-dementia-study) _2026-08-26 · Hannah Devlin Science correspondent · UK news | The Guardian_ Scientists found those who had used hormone replacement therapy were 10% less likely to be diagnosed with dementia Hormone replacement therapy may reduce the risk of dementia, a study has found. Scientists tracked more than 180,000 postmenopausal women in the UK in the largest study of its kind. They found that those who had used HRT were 10% less likely to develop any type of dementia and 16%… ## [Duke and Duchess of Sussex have arrived back in UK, say reports](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/26/duke-duchess-sussex-back-in-uk-prince-harry-meghan) _2026-08-26 · Caroline Davies · UK news | The Guardian_ Harry, Meghan and family expected to enjoy ‘extended stay’ with children Archie and Lilibet already enrolled at school The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have arrived back in the UK, landing at Birmingham airport, according to reports. Prince Harry, Meghan, Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, are expected to enjoy an “extended stay” in Britain, with the children already enrolled at… ## [Channel 5 drama to examine how Nicola Sturgeon’s estranged husband stole SNP funds](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/aug/26/channel-5-drama-nicola-sturgeon-peter-murrell-snp) _2026-08-26 · Tara Conlan · UK news | The Guardian_ To Nicola, Love Peter will focus on couple’s relationship during 12-year period of embezzlement and fallout of case Channel 5 is reuniting with the producers of Power: the Downfall of Huw Edwards for a drama about how Nicola Sturgeon’s estranged husband embezzled £400,000 from the Scottish National party and the impact it had on her reputation. To Nicola, Love Peter will examine the couple’s… ## [‘National scandal’: extreme heat linked to 40,000 deaths in England between 1988 and 2025](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/26/deaths-england-hottest-days-extreme-weather) _2026-08-26 · Damian Carrington Environment editor · UK news | The Guardian_ ONS data shows rising toll of climate crisis, with officials warning this summer on track to set further records More than 40,000 extra people died on the hottest days in England between 1988 and 2025 than would be expected in normal temperatures, according to data published by the Office for National Statistics on Wednesday. The figures do not include this summer, when England has sweltered under… ## [London rollout of robotaxis delayed amid lack of guidance for firms to follow](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/26/london-rollout-robotaxis-delayed-uber-wayve) _2026-08-26 · Mark Sweney · UK news | The Guardian_ Uber and Wayve had said they would start trips ‘later this summer’ but launch now looks unlikely this year Business live – latest updates The rollout of robotaxis on the streets of London is unlikely to happen this year, as regulatory and technical hurdles push back the ambitious schedule set out by the UK government. Only weeks ago Uber and London-based Wayve were granted the first minicab… ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/1qVVw64gNRmZ) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Connect your repo and deploy instantly — Railway handles config, scaling, and monitoring. ## [Iran-linked hackers blamed for cyber-attack that shut down UK power plant](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/23/iran-linked-hackers-blamed-cyber-attack-british-power-plant) _2026-08-23 · Ben Quinn Political correspondent · UK news | The Guardian_ Incident marks apparent escalation by Tehran in its in retaliation against UK over allowing US to use British bases Hackers linked to Iran have been blamed for a cyber-attack that caused a British power plant to be temporarily shut down. The incident involved a small-scale energy generator, according to the UK government and at no point was there there risk to the wider energy system. Continue… ## [‘The line’s running half-empty’: Llanwern steelworks feels the heat from cheap steel imports](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/23/llanwern-steelworks-cheap-steel-imports) _2026-08-23 · Alex Daniel · UK news | The Guardian_ New quotas to protect UK firms and jobs appear to be having opposite effect in products such as galvanised steel At Tata Steel’s factory in Llanwern, south Wales, production lines that should be running full-time are now falling quiet for parts of the day, with workers being put on to maintenance and cleaning work while machines sit idle. There aren’t enough orders to keep them running all the… ## [‘These were brave officers’: tributes paid to police among seven killed in A66 crash](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/23/tributes-paid-cleveland-police-killed-a66-crash-south-bank) _2026-08-23 · Mark Brown North of England correspondent · UK news | The Guardian_ Redcar MP says Teesside community is ‘reeling’ as PM offers condolences and asks public to avoid speculation Tributes are being paid to two police officers who died on Teesside when a car travelling the wrong way along the A66 crashed head-on into their vehicle, also killing five young men. PC Matthew Blades, 37, and PC Tom Clough, 38, were killed when the marked armed response vehicle they were… ## [Mayors to get new powers over planning decisions under Burnham proposals](https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/aug/23/burnham-expected-to-give-mayors-new-powers-over-local-planning-decisions) _2026-08-23 · Nadeem Badshah and Kiran Stacey · UK news | The Guardian_ Move would allow mayors to greenlight large-scale developments and have more say on national housing funding Andy Burnham will give mayors new powers to take control of local planning decisions and greenlight large-scale developments in proposals to be presented next week. The move will allow mayors to “call in” the decisions and direct councils to take them forward or refuse them. They will also… ## [‘Pretty shambolic’: new EU border checks cause stress for UK travellers](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/23/new-eu-border-checks-ees-uk-travellers-visa-queues) _2026-08-23 · Jane Clinton and Rosie Peters-McDonald · UK news | The Guardian_ Britons report that EES digital entry and exit system has led to frustration, visa mix-ups and long queues On top of fears about extreme heat and possible jet fuel shortages , Britons planning summer holidays in the EU this year had another thing to worry about – long queues and waiting times caused by the bloc’s new border checks. The EU digital entry and exit system (EES) , which requires non-EU… ## [London’s low emission zone is working – so why are cities around the world so cautious about clean air?](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/23/london-low-emission-zone-working-other-cities-cautious-clean-air) _2026-08-23 · Fiona Harvey Environment editor · UK news | The Guardian_ Similar initiatives have been launched from Barcelona to Bogotá, but they have misinformation, political pressure and vested interests stacked against them Ten years ago, Alastair Harper was an advocate for young people’s health sitting in a stuffy meeting room in London planning an air pollution campaign. “My phone started buzzing,” he said. “I took the call, and then told the room I needed to… ## [UK orders reviews of franchising sector after Vodafone allegations](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/23/uk-review-franchising-sector-vodafone-allegations-adrian-howe) _2026-08-23 · Simon Goodley · UK news | The Guardian_ Two studies will be used to shape government policy amid claims about a former franchisee who took his own life Ministers have commissioned a pair of in-depth reports into how franchising businesses are policed in the UK, as the government considers introducing new laws after high-profile allegations about conduct in the sector. The action follows a Guardian investigation last December , which… ## [First Bus bans under-16s in Stoke-on-Trent travelling alone after 6pm after disorder](https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/aug/23/first-bus-bans-under-16s-in-stoke-on-trent-travelling-alone-after-6pm-after-disorder) _2026-08-23 · Donna Ferguson · UK news | The Guardian_ Company says decision comes after spate of antisocial behaviour since free travel scheme was introduced For some, it is a quotidian nuisance that inevitably occurs when you are in the vicinity of teenagers. For others, it is an expression of modern-day lawlessness among young people. Whatever view you take, antisocial behaviour on public transport has become a hot debate – and with the… ## [Nine out of 10 unsolved murders in London linked to minority ethnic victims](https://www.theguardian.com/law/2026/aug/23/nine-out-of-10-unsolved-murders-in-london-linked-to-non-white-victims) _2026-08-23 · Vikram Dodd Police and crime corespondent · UK news | The Guardian_ Exclusive: Analysis risks deepening perception of ‘unequal protection under the law’, say campaigners Killers who take the lives of black people have a greater chance of getting away with their crimes than those who target white people, new research shows. Analysis of unsolved homicides in London between 2019 to 2023 reveals a stark disparity: minority ethnic British people represented 61.7% of… ## [Onshore windfarm applications hit 10-year high in England](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/23/onshore-windfarm-applications-10-year-high-england) _2026-08-23 · Jillian Ambrose and Alex Clark · UK news | The Guardian_ Surge in proposals follows Labour’s lifting of de facto ban, with about 45 plans submitted in the year to March Plans for new onshore windfarms in England have reached their highest annual level in a decade, after the government overturned the Conservatives’ de facto ban in 2015. About 45 applications for new onshore windfarms were submitted in the year to March,according to a Guardian analysis of… ## [Web Coding With AI, Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ZtTlYi9AZDQ0) _2026-08-23 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control, open source. ## [Heathrow expansion ‘is threat to England’s largest surviving medieval barn’](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/23/heathrow-expansion-is-threat-to-englands-largest-surviving-medieval-barn) _2026-08-23 · Dalya Alberge · UK news | The Guardian_ Exclusive: campaigners warn 600-year-old New Barn at Harmondsworth could be ‘shaken to pieces’ by vibrations Six hundred years after it was built, England’s largest surviving medieval timber-framed barn could now be “shaken to pieces” by aircraft vibrations, campaigners warn. The public has until 1 September to submit objections to the Heathrow airport expansion, which could threaten the survival… ## [Meghan’s casting in The Gentlemen reportedly withdrawn](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/aug/22/meghan-markles-casting-in-the-gentlemen-reportedly-withdrawn-after-uk-backlash) _2026-08-22 · Nadeem Badshah · UK news | The Guardian_ Duchess of Sussex was believed to have been under consideration for season three of Guy Ritchie’s crime caper The Duchess of Sussex’s reported casting in Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen has been withdrawn, it was reported. Tina Brown, the former editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair and the New Yorker, wrote on Saturday: “I learned this morning that the casting of Meghan Markle in season 3 of Guy Ritchie’s… ## [Badenoch says Reform defectors ‘some of the most dishonest people I have met’](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/aug/22/kemi-badenoch-says-reform-defectors-some-of-the-most-dishonest-people-i-have-met) _2026-08-22 · Geneva Abdul · UK news | The Guardian_ Tory leader rules out coalition with Farage’s party and says ‘drama queens’ who left will not be welcomed back Kemi Badenoch has called defectors who left for Reform “some of the most dishonest people” she has ever met, as she ruled out allowing “drama queens” to return to the party. Speaking at the Edinburgh festival fringe, the Conservative party leader again ruled out any prospect of an… ## [Thousands of sex offenders in England and Wales could get libido-suppressing drugs](https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/aug/22/sex-offenders-libido-control-drugs-prisons-england-wales) _2026-08-22 · Rajeev Syal Home affairs editor · UK news | The Guardian_ Exclusive: Voluntary use of sex drive-suppressing medication to expand to 20 prisons and expert says it could be rolled out widely by late 2028 Chemical suppression: why the UK is exploring libido control drugs to treat sex offenders Drugs that help control the libidos of people who have committed sexual offences could be rolled out for thousands of male prisoners in England and Wales from… ## [Chemical suppression: why the UK is exploring libido control drugs to treat sex offenders](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/22/chemical-suppression-why-the-uk-is-exploring-libido-control-drugs-to-treat-sex-offenders) _2026-08-22 · Rajeev Syal and Faisa Mohamed · UK news | The Guardian_ Treatment is already required by parole boards in several countries, but some feel the practice is unethical Thousands of sex offenders in England and Wales could get libido-suppressing drugs For some prisoners with problematic sexual arousal (PSA), “images of sex flood their minds” all of their waking hours, according to Prof Belinda Winder, a leading forensic psychologist who has evaluated the… ## [Ribbon Cutting Superpark Glasgow Is Officially Launched!](https://scottishbusinessnews.net/ribbon-cutting-superpark-glasgow-is-officially-launched/) _2026-08-22 · David Langstane · Scottish Business News_ SUPERPARK GLASGOW IS OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED! Ribbon is cut at UK’s first SuperPark at Braehead Renfrewshire which will open its doors to the public early September In a VIP ceremony held today (Friday 21st August 2026), Harry Nimmo, the Honorary Consul of Finland to the UK, has cut a ribbon to officially open SuperPark Glasgow. Joining \[…\] ## [Abusers coercing or duping women to post explicit OnlyFans content, UK court cases reveal](https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/aug/22/two-uk-men-convicted-explicit-content-onlyfans-without-consent) _2026-08-22 · Amelia Gentleman · UK news | The Guardian_ Separate criminal convictions come as domestic violence charities warn of tech-facilitated abuse and coercion Two men have been convicted this week in separate criminal cases that revealed they had posted explicit content on OnlyFans without the full consent of the women whose images were uploaded. In the first case, Alexander Tang, 37, took and uploaded 47 intimate images and four videos of a… ## [‘Penchant for bling’: can Sports Direct’s Mike Ashley take a bigger slice of luxury retail?](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/22/mike-ashley-sports-direct-luxury-frasers-group-harvey-nichols-hugo-boss) _2026-08-22 · Sarah Butler · UK news | The Guardian_ Frasers billionaire bought Harvey Nichols and increased Hugo Boss stake despite tough times for high-end stores What billionaire doesn’t love to splash the cash on a luxury item? Some may buy watches or yachts, but Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley has been snapping up entire brands. Harvey Nichols is the latest bauble to drop into his shopping basket after his company bought the Knightsbridge… ## [‘Multiple’ people die in crash involving police vehicle and car in North Yorkshire](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/22/people-die-in-crash-involving-police-vehicle-and-car-in-north-yorkshire) _2026-08-22 · Geneva Abdul · UK news | The Guardian_ A66 remains closed near Middlesbrough after 14 ambulances attend scene early on Saturday morning The police regulator has launched an investigation after ‘multiple people’ died in a collision involving a police vehicle near Middlesbrough. A number of people were killed in the crash on the A66 in South Bank, North Yorkshire, in the early hours of Saturday morning, according to local authorities.… ## [Former British and French diplomats urge action over Israel’s ‘erasure’ of Palestine](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/22/uk-france-diplomats-israel-palestine) _2026-08-22 · Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor · UK news | The Guardian_ In letter to Macron and Burnham, more than 100 senior figures accuse Israel of ethnic cleansing and call for measures including trade ban More than 100 French and British former diplomats have said Palestine is being erased in front of the world’s eyes and called for urgent action including trade and arms sales bans to press Israel to accept a Palestinian state. An unprecedented joint letter… ## [Non-custodial Crypto Payments & Escrow (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/bwGsSO2Ex8rv) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto with trustless escrow, instant confirmations, and no KYC ## [‘It brings me joy’: how young people are making CDs cool again](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/22/young-people-buying-all-in-one-cd-players) _2026-08-22 · Lauren Cochrane · UK news | The Guardian_ Compact discs are back, with searches for players up 96% at John Lewis and popular models sold out online With more than 800 million people subscribing to a music streaming service, wireless speakers have become a familiar sight in homes. But expect to get reacquainted with a different object to play music soon: the CD player, once consigned to obsolescence, is back. John Lewis report that… ## [Unions worry Labour’s plan for zero-hours contracts may break manifesto pledge](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/22/unions-worry-labours-plan-for-zero-hours-contracts-may-break-manifesto-pledge) _2026-08-22 · Heather Stewart Economics editor · UK news | The Guardian_ Leaders claim scaremongering from business figures may cause key legislation to become ‘meaningless’ Trades unions are warning Andy Burnham that Labour’s policy on cutting zero-hours contracts risks failing to live up to the party’s manifesto. Union leaders are seeking reassurances from the business secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, amid what the TUC has condemned as “scaremongering” from business… ## [Battery fires at recycling centres are costing UK £1bn a year, figures show](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/22/lithium-battery-fires-waste-recycling-centres-vapes-uk) _2026-08-22 · Matthew Weaver · UK news | The Guardian_ Experts say fires caused by wrongly discarded lithium batteries, such as those in vapes, are putting lives at risk Fires at recycling centres caused by wrongly discarded lithium batteries such as those found in vapes are occurring at the rate of more than 10 a week, according to new figures. Experts say the sheer volume of battery fires now occurring at waste facilities has reached a crisis that… ## [‘We fear lessons will not be learned’: Chloe Moffat’s parents on their fight to hold Treasury to account](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/aug/22/chloe-moffat-parents-treasury-death) _2026-08-22 · Helena Horton · UK news | The Guardian_ Couple considering suing for wrongful death after coroner found disciplinary process materially contributed to suicide When a coroner ruled this month that the Treasury “materially contributed” to Chloe Moffat’s death , her parents breathed out in bittersweet relief. For a year, David and Anne Moffat had been forced to become detectives in the worst case any parent could have to solve: why their… ## [Premium bonds: more chance of win as NS&I ups prize fund rate again](https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/aug/22/premium-bonds-chance-odds-win-nsi-ups-prize-fund) _2026-08-22 · Rupert Jones · UK news | The Guardian_ Savings bank estimates there will be 308,000 more prizes available in September draw than the month before Premium bond holders will have more chances of winning prizes after changes announced this week. From September there will be more prizes up for grabs for the 22 million people who hold the government-backed savings bonds. Continue reading... ## [Girl, 6, dies three days after Shoreham sea incident that killed parents and sister](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/21/girl-six-dies-three-days-after-being-pulled-from-sea-off-sussex-coast) _2026-08-21 · Harry Cockburn · UK news | The Guardian_ Saja El-Khawas had been in critical condition after being pulled from sea in West Sussex A six-year-old girl has died in hospital three days after being pulled from the sea off Shoreham in West Sussex, in an incident that also killed her mother, father and sister. Saja El-Khawas died on Friday after the deaths of her sister Sara El-Khawas, 14, and her parents Hassan El-Khawas, 55, and Zeina Alayn,… ## [Deselected candidate claims Lib Dems’ religious discrimination cost him £790,000](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/aug/21/deselected-candidate-claims-lib-dems-religious-discrimination-cost-him-790000) _2026-08-21 · Aletha Adu Political correspondent · UK news | The Guardian_ David Campanale seeks damages after what he says was organised campaign against his faith in Sutton and Cheam How much is a career in politics worth? The Liberal Democrats, despite admitting claims of religious discrimination, say about £22,800. A former Lib Dem candidate claims £790,000. It is a question before the Central London county court after David Campanale argued that discrimination… ## [Britain’s railway prepares for more extreme weather as intense El Niño develops](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/21/britains-railway-prepares-for-more-extreme-weather-as-intense-el-nino-develops) _2026-08-21 · Priya Bharadia · UK news | The Guardian_ Experts say more must be done to adapt to changing climate, after two trains derailed within 24 hours during a recent heatwave Railway companies are racing to prepare for another brutal summer next year, as a developing El Niño could see 2027 break more heat-related records. Britain’s railway system has already been under stress from extreme heat this summer, with several operators reducing… ## [MPs ‘failing to learn lesson’ over freebies after accepting £400,000 of hospitality](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/21/mps-failing-to-learn-lesson-over-freebies-after-accepting-400000-of-hospitality) _2026-08-21 · Rowena Mason Whitehall editor · UK news | The Guardian_ MPs receive Harry Styles concert tickets worth £858, Chelsea flower show tickets worth £1,839, and £3,432 of hospitality at Brit awards MPs have been accused of failing to learn their lesson over freebies after taking almost £400,000 of hospitality to concerts, sport matches and other events this year, with Louise Haigh, Lucy Powell and Wes Streeting among those accepting tickets. Despite the… ## [Firebombs thrown at supercars outside Birmingham wedding venue](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/21/firebombs-supercars-birmingham-wedding-venue) _2026-08-21 · Matthew Weaver · UK news | The Guardian_ Police investigating after two cars set alight in attack caught on CCTV Firebombs were thrown at supercars outside a wedding venue in Birmingham, setting two alight and prompting guests to sprint out of the building. West Midlands police said they were investigating the incident, which happened in the Sparkbrook area of Birmingham at around 8.30pm on Wednesday. Continue reading... ## [‘Shameful’: UK, Australia and Canada criticise Israel over Gaza aid convoy killings decision](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/21/uk-australia-canada-criticise-israel-gaza-aid-convoy-killings-decision) _2026-08-21 · Jason Burke · UK news | The Guardian_ Joint statement issued after IDF said it will not pursue criminal investigations into April 2024 strike that killed seven humanitarian workers Britain, Australia and Canada have called the decision of the Israeli military authorities not to open a criminal investigation into the April 2024 airstrikes that hit a convoy of aid vehicles in Gaza “shameful”. The strikes killed seven humanitarian… ## [Palestine Action ‘Barclays five’ will not be sentenced as terrorists](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/21/palestine-action-barclays-five-will-not-be-sentenced-as-terrorists) _2026-08-21 · Raphael Boyd · UK news | The Guardian_ Activists who targeted bank in Burnley were found guilty in June of causing damage exceeding £200,000 Five Palestine Action activists who vandalised a Barclays branch in Burnley will not be sentenced as terrorists, a judge has ruled. Dubbed the Barclays five, Brendon O’Hagan, 28; Amanda Kelly, 31; Hmeera Atiqnisar, 31; Mohammed Malik, 28; and Alma Yaniv, 70, were all found guilty in June of… ## [Airbus bows to remote working demands after series of strikes](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/21/airbus-bows-remote-working-strikes) _2026-08-21 · Kalyeena Makortoff and agencies · UK news | The Guardian_ Aeroplane maker said to have watered down plans to restrict working from home to one day a week Airbus has bowed to employee demands on remote working, after a series of strikes over its chief executive’s return-to-the office orders. The world’s largest aeroplane maker is said to have watered down plans to restrict remote working to one day a week from September. At present, staff are able to work… ## [‘We’re not remotely prepared’: Labour MPs fear party has gone soft on climate crisis](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/21/labour-mps-fear-party-gone-soft-climate-crisis-andy-burnham) _2026-08-21 · Aletha Adu and Kiran Stacey · UK news | The Guardian_ Polls suggest growing scepticism around net zero, with politicians uncertain how to proceed UK politics live – latest updates Britain has experienced a summer of record-breaking wildfires, deadly heat and drought, with almost 2,900 heat-associated deaths recorded in England during May and June alone. Homes have been destroyed by fires in the West Midlands , and deadly wildfires have swept across… ## [Meghan as the next Bond? Five roles that almost certainly don’t lie behind UK return](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/21/meghan-markle-james-bond-five-roles-may-lie-behind-uk-return) _2026-08-21 · Esther Addley · UK news | The Guardian_ Reports say Duke and Duchess of Sussex may have returned to Britain due to ‘top secret’ acting role for Meghan – we try to guess what it might be In 2022, two years after she and Prince Harry bolted to California in an unhappy exit from the royal family, the Duchess of Sussex was asked if she could foresee a return to acting. “No, I’m done,” she told Variety magazine . “I guess never say never,… ## [Haventus and Dajin sign MoU to explore strategic partnership in offshore wind](https://scottishbusinessnews.net/haventus-and-dajin-sign-mou-to-explore-strategic-partnership-in-offshore-wind/) _2026-08-21 · Andrew Brebner · Scottish Business News_ Haventus, owner and developer of Ardersier Port on Scotland’s east coast, and Dajin, a leading Chinese manufacturer of offshore wind foundations and operator of specialist transport vessels, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore opportunities to work together in the UK and European offshore wind market. The MoU will see the companies explore \[…\] ## [Dundee accountants merger with Inverness firm](https://scottishbusinessnews.net/dundee-accountants-merger-with-inverness-firm/) _2026-08-21 · Andrew Brebner · Scottish Business News_ Dundee-HQed EQ, part of Sumer Group, the fastest-growing mid-market accountancy practice in Scotland, has announced a merger with Innes & Partners, a firm serving the Inverness and Livingston area. This merger represents a strategic priority for EQ to extend into the North of Scotland. The 7% increase in headcount gives the firm further opportunity to \[…\] ## [Business Gateway Ayrshire helps Prestwick coin firm strike gold with global growth](https://scottishbusinessnews.net/business-gateway-ayrshire-helps-prestwick-coin-firm-strike-gold-with-global-growth/) _2026-08-21 · Andrew Brebner · Scottish Business News_ A Prestwick business supplying commemorative coins to some of the world’s biggest sporting organisations is continuing to expand after receiving support from Business Gateway. Established in 2020, Zenith Coins has built a reputation for designing and producing premium collectable and memorial coins for the sports and commercial sectors. Operating from Shawfarm Industrial Estate in Prestwick, \[…\] ## [Critical business distress climbs by 21% in last 12 months](https://scottishbusinessnews.net/critical-business-distress-climbs-by-21-in-last-12-months/) _2026-08-21 · Andrew Brebner · Scottish Business News_ The latest Red Flag Alert data, released quarterly for over 22 years, shows that Scotland’s businesses have the highest rate of increase in the most serious ‘critical’ instances of financial distress in Q2 2026, when compared to the same period in 2025. The data, that is analysed by leading independent financial and real estate advisory group BTG, \[…\] ## [New Living Wage trail launches in Glasgow](https://scottishbusinessnews.net/new-living-wage-trail-launches-in-glasgow/) _2026-08-21 · Andrew Brebner · Scottish Business News_ Glasgow City Region has launched a Glasgow Living Wage Trail, a new interactive trail encouraging people to explore local spots across the city while supporting businesses that pay the real Living Wage. The trail features 15 accredited Living Wage employers across Glasgow, spanning cafes, museums, retail, live music venues and more. People can follow the trail \[…\]