News Quiz UK

The daily UK news quiz

No. 15 · Sunday, 23 August 2026

How many people died when a car travelling the wrong way collided with a police vehicle on the A66 near Middlesbrough?

ASeven

Why

Seven people, including two police officers, died in the crash near Middlesbrough, the BBC reported.

BBC

Which newly promoted club beat Manchester United 2-0 on the Premier League's opening weekend?

BHull City

Why

Hull City stunned Manchester United 2-0 at the MKM Stadium, prompting pundits to question United's fitness, the BBC reported.

BBC

Speaking at the Edinburgh festival fringe, what did Kemi Badenoch rule out with Reform UK?

BAny coalition

Why

Badenoch ruled out any coalition with Reform and called some defectors 'dishonest', the Guardian reported.

Guardian

A scheme offering libido-suppressing drugs to sex offenders is set to expand to how many prisons in England and Wales?

D20

Why

The voluntary chemical suppression scheme is expanding to 20 prisons, according to the Guardian.

Guardian

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