No. 5 · Thursday, 13 August 2026
What are hundreds of thousands of UK students receiving today, sparking record university admissions?
CA-level and T-level results
Why
Thursday 13 August is A-level, T-level and BTec results day across the UK, with record numbers securing university places (BBC).
BBCWhich prime minister urged shops to stop selling disposable BBQs due to wildfire risk?
AAndy Burnham
Why
Andy Burnham asked retailers to stop selling single-use grills amid dry weather and wildfire danger (BBC).
BBCCambridge University agreed to an independent inquiry into the appointment of which professor?
CJason Arday
Why
Cambridge's vice-chancellor Deborah Prentice said the appointment of Jason Arday had damaged the institution (Guardian).
GuardianA Freedom of Information request revealed how many Defra staff work on climate adaptation?
D20
Why
The Guardian reported only 20 staff work on climate adaptation within Defra, despite mounting heatwave pressures.
Guardian