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The dangers of romanticising Britain’s 1976 heatwave

As I scrolled through social media on a hot afternoon in late June, a meme caught my attention. A black and white photo. A smiling young woman with water up to her knees. She appeared to be in a fountain, with many others dipping their legs in the water.

The Conversation

Special UK visas would carry 'national security risks', Rachel Reeves is warned

The Chancellor is reportedly considering introducing a special visa for rich foreigners who could invest in Britain

Evening Standard

Shielded from the glare of expectation at the Tour de France, Oscar Onley is Britain's next big GC hope

Along with his British team mate Max Poole, young Oscar Onley is slowly developing as a GC rider, as evident in the opening stages of this year's Tour

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Macron Turns To Politics On Second Day Of UK State Visit

French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit to Britain turned to politics Wednesday as London is expected to press Paris for new measures to curb undocumented immigration.

International Business Times

Starmer and Macron to hold Downing Street talks amid push for French help on small boats

The prime minister is facing a fight to salvage his much-vaunted ‘one in, one out’ deal with France to return illegal migrants

The Independent UK

This column does not express support for Palestine Action – here’s why

In Britain’s increasingly authoritarian society, any sort of protest can find itself at odds with the law. You might even go to jail, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

The Guardian - UK

The Bayeux Tapestry to be displayed in UK for first time in nearly 1,000 years

The treasured 11th-century artwork will be on loan from France - a move that has been described by the UK Culture Secretary as "a symbol of our shared history with our friends in France, a relationship built over centuries and one that continues to endure."

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Macron: Britain and France must shoulder burden of keeping Europe safe

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The Independent UK

Macron and Starmer talk Trump, boats and Ukraine – but Brexit is the ghost at the banquet

The prime minister has repaired broken relations with France, but Britain still looks perilously isolated in a world of shifting alliances, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Guardian - UK

Macron calls for UK-France reset amid war and migration pressures

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in the United Kingdom on Tuesday for a landmark three-day state visit – the first by a European Union head of state since Britain’s departure from the bloc, and the first by a French president since Nicolas Sarkozy in 2008.

Radio France Internationale

Europe should reduce US and China ‘dual dependencies’, Macron warns

French president also spoke of empowered ‘wider Europe’ on first day of state visit to UK

The Guardian - UK

Carlos Alcaraz swats aside Cameron Norrie to storm into Wimbledon semi-finals

Carlos Alcaraz will face Taylor Fritz in the men’s singles semi-finals after a 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 victory against Britain’s Cameron Norrie

The Guardian - UK

Britain and France must shoulder burden of keeping Europe safe, Macron says in historic parliament address

The French president is the first European leader to have a state visit to the UK and address a joint sitting of the Houses of Parliament since Brexit

The Independent UK

A small boats deal with France would be a game-changer for Starmer – and the country

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: A historic ‘one in, one out’ returns scheme that sends undocumented migrants back to continental Europe and grants refuge only to those with valid asylum claims would quickly dismantle people-smuggling operations. For the prime minister, it would also be a clear, practical and badly needed ‘win’

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Evening Standard

OPINION - By welcoming Macron, the UK signals a return to serious foreign policy

After years of fighting over Brexit and being represented by a series of ludicrous Foreign Secretaries, Britain is back on the world stage, and quite frankly, we couldn’t be needed more.

The Independent UK

Britain preparing for blackouts on the scale of power cuts seen in Spain and Portugal, resilience plan reveals

The resilience action plan warned Britain could face blackouts on the scale of Spain and Portugal

The Guardian - UK

Britain remains trapped in poor economic policy

Letters: Readers respond to Randeep Ramesh’s article on the flaws in Labour’s approach to the economy

International Business Times

Kisses, Handshakes: British Royals Host Friendly State Visit For French President

There were protocol-compliant hugs, kisses and firm handshakes Tuesday as the visibly delighted Macrons received an affectionate welcome from King Charles III and his wife Camilla on the first state to Britain by a French president in 17 years.

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Revealed: How Moscow’s Wagner Group recruited young British men online to plot London arson attack

Intelligence historian Trevor Barnes reveals Moscow’s sabotage playbook in the UK disclosed by the Wagner Group arson trial

Evening Standard

UK will take more measures against Israel if no Gaza ceasefire soon – Lammy

Speaking at the Commons Foreign Affairs Committee, the Foreign Secretary admitted the impact of previous measures was ‘not sufficient’.

The Guardian - UK

Bayeux tapestry to return to Britain for first time in 900 years

Tapestry to go on display in British Museum next year, with treasures from Sutton Hoo lent to France in exchange

International Business Times

Iconic Bayeux Tapestry To Be Loaned To Britain: French President

France will loan the 11th century Bayeux Tapestry to the British Museum from September 2026 to June 2027, French President Emmanuel Macron told media at the start of his state visit to the UK Tuesday.

The Independent UK

At least 13 may have killed themselves over UK's Post Office wrongful convictions scandal

A report says at least 13 people were thought to have taken their own lives as a result of Britain’s Post Office scandal

Evening Standard

OPINION - Why do migrants want to cross the Channel? Blame Britain, not France

What really stands out about Macron’s State Visit to the UK is that the agenda reflects that of the landmark UK-France summit, held in early 2023. After more than two-and-a-half years and a change in government, Britain’s core interests with France have remained constant: energy, defence and – crucially –…

The Independent UK

Pomp, pageantry and politesse greet French president Macron in display of British royals’ soft power

The French Tricolor and Britain’s Union flag hang from the standards near Windsor Castle

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