News Quiz UK

The daily UK news quiz

No. 30 · Monday, 7 September 2026

Which port saw hundreds of far-right activists gather after a boat carrying 140 migrants was intercepted?

DPortsmouth

Why

A small boat with 140 asylum seekers was intercepted heading for Portsmouth, prompting far-right protesters to try to block coaches from leaving the port.

Guardian

Which BBC News presenter announced this week that she has been diagnosed with blood cancer?

CMaryam Moshiri

Why

Maryam Moshiri revealed her diagnosis to the BBC, saying she wanted to raise awareness of the disease.

BBC

Which country's delegates travelled to the UK to hand King Charles a slavery reparations petition?

DJamaica

Why

Jamaican delegates arrived to deliver a petition asking the King to refer questions on reparations to the Privy Council.

BBC

Which player beat four-time world champion Mark Selby to win the British Open snooker title?

AJak Jones

Why

Jak Jones defeated Mark Selby 10-6 to claim the second ranking title of his career at the British Open.

BBC Sport

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