The UK government has decided not to impose customs controls on EU imports until the end of 2023, stating that the effect of the Ukraine war on supply chains and rising energy costs was a factor in the decision to delay

Though over 2.000 migrants arrived via small boats since Burnham assumed office as Prime Minister on 20July, total crossings for 2026 remain down roughly 43% to 50% compared to the same period in 2025; Navy intervention is being discussed

King Charles and Queen Camilla met Charles' son, Prince Harry, his wife Meghan and ​their two children at Highgrove; King Charles had last met his grandchildren, who are now 7 and 5-years-old, in 2022

Downing Street announced a ban on social media for children under 16; the news has raised mixed reactions, with some questioning how the socials were chosen, others arguing there i son evidence minors are better off with no social media profiles

Knife robberies are 21% than they were in June 2024, according to latest Home Office figures; offences fell from 15.918 in summer 2024 to 12.633 by March 2026, with thousands fewer people experiencing the fear and financial impact of this violent crime