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UK housing: Renters’ Rights Act impacts supply and costs

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Latest: UK housing and hospitality sectors face rising costs and shifting demand

By late 2026, the UK housing market continues to navigate supply shortages and regulatory shifts following the Renters’ Rights Act. While earlier data showed house prices rising slightly in June 2026, the rental sector h

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UK city visitor levy programmes

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Latest: Scotland accommodation sector faces new visitor levies and rising costs

In June 2026, Scottish and Welsh councils began consulting on visitor-levy schemes. Stirling set a 5% levy for June 2027, while Highland Council and Argyll & Bute explored various models. Gwynedd examined a 90p per-perso

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Bon Jovi Forever Tour 2026

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Latest: Bon Jovi plans new tour for 2027 following Wembley performance

Bon Jovi concluded the 2026 Forever Tour with a final performance at Wembley Stadium in London on September 9. During the event, frontman Jon Bon Jovi announced that the band is currently booking a new tour for 2027. Th

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Edinburgh tram network expansion plans

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Latest: Edinburgh Council approves southern tram network expansion

The Edinburgh Transport and Environment Committee initially approved a Strategic Business Case to expand the city’s tram network, proposing a route connecting Granton in the north to the Edinburgh Bioquarter in the south

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UK hospitality and restaurant award recognition

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Latest: UK restaurants receive dining awards and nominations

Various hospitality and dining establishments across the United Kingdom have received industry recognition and award nominations. In August, several Edinburgh-based venues, including The Dome and Black Ivy, were named f

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2026 Edinburgh Fringe programmes and reviews

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Latest: Edinburgh Festival Fringe showcases emerging comedy acts

The 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, running from 7 to 30 August, showcased a diverse array of comedic and theatrical performances across more than 4,200 shows. While the festival highlighted various talents, performers f

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UK fringe arts festivals

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Latest: Edinburgh festivals report record engagement and call for structural reforms

Various fringe festivals are scheduled or ongoing across the United Kingdom during the summer of 2026. In London and Surrey, the Camden Fringe is set to run throughout August, while the Guildford Fringe Festival is sched

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Edinburgh Princes Street fire and recovery

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Latest: Princes Street reopens in Edinburgh after seven-week fire closure

A fire broke out on July 9, 2026, at the former Debenhams department store on Princes Street in Edinburgh, leading to an immediate cordon of the area. The city council announced a minimum three-week closure to allow stru

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Sean Connery birthday commemoration

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Latest: Sean Connery legacy honored on birthday anniversary

On August 25, the legacy of Scottish actor Sir Sean Connery is commemorated on what would have been his 96th birthday. Born in Edinburgh in 1930, Connery is recognized as a global cinematic icon, most notably for being

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Edinburgh film and television festival developments

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Latest: International film festivals held in Edinburgh and Bueu

The Edinburgh International Film Festival announced its 2026 Industry Programme, scheduled for 13–19 August at the Festival Hub in Central Hall. The program focuses on challenges within independent cinema, including fina

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UK defence policy and industrial strategy

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Latest: UK Ministry of Defence targets NATO manufacturing growth and industrial jobs

The United Kingdom is navigating a strategic debate regarding its national security priorities, weighing its role as a global power against its responsibilities as a Euro-Atlantic leader. Concerns have been raised that l

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Trainspotting 4K restoration theatrical release

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Latest: Trainspotting 4K restoration to screen at Cineteca Nuevo León

To mark the 30th anniversary of the film ‘Trainspotting’, a 4K restoration is being released through various international theatrical channels. In Mexico, Cinemex previously announced the film would return to theaters v

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