News Quiz UK

The daily UK news quiz

No. 16 · Monday, 24 August 2026

Which team thrashed Aston Villa 4-0 on the opening weekend of the Premier League season?

ABrighton

Why

Brighton scored four first-half goals as Villa, playing with ten men, were dominated at home.

BBC Sport

Which train operator cancelled almost all UK services after a power cut hit its control centre?

BCrossCountry

Why

A power cut at CrossCountry's Birmingham control centre forced the cancellation of most routes on Sunday.

Sky News

Russia's ambassador to the UK left his post last month after how many years serving in London?

B7 years

Why

Andrey Kelin departed after seven years, with the Kremlin raising pressure on the UK over Ukraine support.

Guardian

Climber Laura recently became one of just over how many people to complete all 1,072 UK summits?

A100 people

Why

The 38-year-old joined a group of just over 100 people who have stood on every one of the UK's 1,072 peaks.

BBC UK

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