UK - The Independent

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1. Starmer to pledge sweeping changes after Rayner issues ‘last chance’ ultimatum

   Sir Keir Starmer’s make-or-break speech on Monday comes as leadership rivals circle the vulnerable prime minister with Angela Rayner demanding he takes a hard turn to the left

2. World Cup ticket scams warning as fraudsters poised to exploit demand from fans

   Supporters are being urged to ‘stay alert’ and stick to official ticketing channels.

3. Britain set to lose 163,000 jobs in 2026 as Iran war sparks economic crisis

   A new report has warned that Britain is set to lose 163,000 jobs this year

4. Warning climate change could threaten Britain’s beloved cup of tea

   Disruptions to harvests caused by the changing climate are likely to cause price spikes

5. Sadiq Khan accuses Trump of having ‘absurd obsession’ with him as he reignites war of words

   Sadiq Khan has hit out at Donald Trump, claiming the US president is ‘obssessed with me’

6. Football fans warned over World Cup ticket fraud with scammers poised to exploit high demand

   There has been a rise in ticket fraud ahead of this summer’s World Cup

7. Rivals season 2 review – Thrusting buttocks and heaving bosoms... Jilly Cooper’s escapist romp is back

   Well-written, well-acted and enormously fun, the series remains a rare treat in today’s television landscape

8. Britons could gain £3,500 by letting bank app give money tips, study finds

   But a bank boss stressed that it was a ‘fine balance’ between helping people and being overly involved in their spending decisions.

9. Households stashing ’emergency’ supplies of cash, torches and tinned goods

   Cash is being used in households’ ‘resilience planning’, cash access and ATM network Link said.

10. Half of UK children own AI toys despite parental safety fears, survey finds

    A new survey has revealed half of children in the UK own an AI-enabled toy or device