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OPINION - Think digital IDs seem harmless? This is why you're wrong

As Keir Starmer’s government is reportedly considering yet another proposal for a mandatory universal digital ID system, it’s worth a reminder of what’s at stake for the privacy rights and civil liberties of tens of millions of citizens and residents in the UK.

Evening Standard

‘I’d do it all again’: the UK factory worker who beat the car lenders in court

Marcus Johnson’s successful claim means more consumers can access a multi-billion-pound compensation scheme

The Guardian - UK

Share a travel tip on a rail holiday in the UK or Europe

Tell us about your favourite rail adventure – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break

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“It makes it sound like the music that I grew up on – the music that made me fall in love with dance music”: Why Silva Bumpa created his own R&B instrumental just to remix it into the garage-inspired Feel Da Same

Watch the rising UK artist break down his energetic track with vocalist Carla Monroe

MusicRadar

Storm Floris May Cost Millions as UK Businesses Close and Travel Grinds to a Halt

Storm Floris has battered the UK with 90mph winds and heavy rain, forcing business closures, cancelling events and paralysing transport, with losses expected to reach millions.

International Business Times UK

Voices: George Osborne is right – Britain can’t afford to ignore the new cryptocurrencies

INSIDE BUSINESS: Former chancellor warns the UK against abandoning the global crypto race, says James Moore – and, when it comes to loosening consumer protection rules, he may have a point

The Independent UK

Storm Floris: the weather is rarely this windy in August – which makes it more dangerous

Storm Floris made landfall in northern parts of the UK on the morning of Monday August 4 2025, bringing intense rainfall followed by severe winds throughout the afternoon. The Met Office issued an amber weather warning for much of Scotland and yellow alerts for parts of Northern Ireland and northern…

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‘Global failure’ behind rising childbirth deaths in the UK

In the UK, more women are now dying during pregnancy and childbirth than at any time in the past 20 years

The Independent UK

Warning issued after rat the ‘size of a small cat’ found in UK home

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The Independent UK

Hospital worker left UK ‘never to be seen again’ after girl died under his watch

Ruth Szymankiewicz should have been under constant watch at Huntercombe Hospital after an incident 10 days before her death, an inquest heard.

Evening Standard

‘Children are entering a hellscape’: the terrifying film about grieving parents taking on social media giants

Sextortion, suicide scenarios, unwanted sexual advances – all this and more is served up to teens on their phones. Can’t Look Away tells a devastating story of bereft parents trying to hold the likes of Snapchat to account

The Guardian - UK

Voices: ‘He’s a great negotiator and diplomat’: Starmer praised as UK outshines EU in Trump trade talks

YOUR VIEWS: Our community has praised Starmer as a skilled negotiator who won Trump’s respect and secured a better UK-US trade deal than the EU

The Independent UK

What is the most private way of verifying your age?

There are multiple different ways to verify your age, but which will keep your data the most private?

Tom’s Guide

Paranormal author defects from the Tories to Reform UK

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How to watch The Hundred 2025: free cricket streams, fixture list

Watch The Hundred live streams 2025 with men's and women's teams competing in the innovative hundred-ball format — with U.S. and U.K. coverage explained, including free options.

Evening Standard

In Pictures: UK and Ireland facing the wrath of Storm Floris

Transport was disrupted while pedestrians faced torrid conditions.

Evening Standard

Roads and railways shut by Storm Floris as high winds batter UK

Roads and railway lines have been closed by fallen trees and bridges shut because of the high winds.

International Business Times UK

Giant Rats UK Crisis: How to Get Rid of Dog-Sized Rodents Without Getting Bitten

Giant rats spark fear among UK residents after a dog-sized rodent was found inside a house. Here's how to get rid of them safely, without getting bitten.

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The Guardian - UK

Storm Floris brings winds of 100mph, travel disruption and power cuts to UK

Edinburgh military tattoo and festival events cancelled and trains badly affected, as forecaster warns of ‘uncharted territory’

The Independent UK

Reform UK announces expert on ghosts and UFOs as latest defection to party

Rupert Matthews has written books about ghost sightings, cryptozoology and other paranormal subjects

The Independent UK

Downing Street declines to say if Palestine to be recognised with Hamas in power

Number 10 said Israeli hostages must be freed ‘unconditionally and immediately’

MusicRadar

“I don't know if we're going to get back to Bohemian Rhapsody-length songs, but attention span is slowly creeping back up”: Song lengths are increasing after years-long decline, according to BBC study

The average length of a song in the UK Top 40 reached just under 3m 30s in 2025, up from an all-time low of around 3m 15s in 2019

Evening Standard

YouTube videos 'coach' potential migrants how to use little-known visa scheme to bring entire family into UK

Videos on YouTube have been offering advice on how to enter the country using the charity visa route

The Conversation

Why we still don’t understand what happens to women’s bodies during labour

Maternal and newborn deaths are rising globally, not just in low- and middle-income countries, but in wealthy nations too. Researchers have described the situation as a “global failure” and a “major scandal”.

Evening Standard

Car loans: Why could drivers still get compensation after court ruling?

The UK’s financial regulator is to consult on consultation payments after a landmark court ruling on motor finance agreements.

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