No. 1 · Sunday, 9 August 2026
The UK broke a record this week for what kind of weather event?
AMost days above 30C in a year
Why
The UK set a new record for the number of days in a year with temperatures of 30C or above somewhere in the country, as another heatwave builds.
Sky NewsWhich minister has been appointed by PM Andy Burnham to lead a 'deeper relationship' with the EU?
AHamish Falconer
Why
Hamish Falconer, a former diplomat, was called up to Burnham's cabinet as the new EU negotiator, reportedly interrupting his honeymoon.
The GuardianRoughly how much have three Banksy artworks in London cost UK taxpayers in removal and security costs?
ANearly £150,000
Why
The Guardian reported the three Banksy works, including one at the Royal Courts of Justice, have cost almost £150,000 so far.
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