Punk duo Bob Vylan have allegedly been dropped by their talent agency, UTA, following a controversial performance at Glastonbury Festival. The decision came after UTA reviewed the duo’s on-stage comments, which included rapper Bobby Vylan leading chants of “Free, free Palestine” and “Death, death to the IDF [Israel Defence Forces]” during their set on the West Holts Stage on Saturday, 28 June.‍ The BBC has since spoken out, stating that the set should not have been aired on its platform.

Krept and Sasha Ellese's baby skincare brand Nala’s Baby has earned a spot in the Top 10 of The Sunday Times 100, which lists the fastest-growing private companies in the UK.

A new government review has warned that the UK must be ready for a potential “wartime scenario” occurring on its own territory. The National Security Strategy, released on Tuesday, highlights growing global instability due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Russia’s war in Ukraine. The warning comes just two days after Iran threatened to strike UK military bases in response to a U.S. assault on its nuclear sites, prior to a ceasefire being declared last night. The strategy highlights Russia and Iran as key threats to the UK.

A British man has been charged in France after allegedly organising a fake wedding at Disneyland Paris, where a nine-year-old girl was cast as the bride. The man posed as the grrom in the event and was arrested by French police after a man, who was hired to play the young bride's father, alerted authorities.

The UK home secretary plans to ban Palestine Action under anti-terror laws, despite legal warnings that the move is unlawful and poorly considered. Following a recent protest at RAF Brize Norton, Yvette Cooper announced that a draft order will be introduced on 30 June to make membership or support of the group illegal if approved.

The Met Office has warned that the UK faces a 50/50 chance of experiencing another 40°C day within the next 12 years due to the growing impact of climate change. Extreme temperatures, potentially reaching 45°C or higher, are becoming increasingly likely, with future heatwaves possibly lasting over a month.