Politics
Privatisation debate: Essential services owned by foreign entities, readers argue
Readers argue that privatisation of essential services like water and energy has not improved things for ordinary people, with ownership in foreign hands. They also discuss gender quotas in government and educational disparities.
Culture
Vanessa Feltz to launch YouTube talk show after Channel 5 axe
Vanessa Feltz is launching her own online talk show after Channel 5 cancelled her daytime programme, following the success of Piers Morgan and Holly Willoughby on YouTube.
Sports
Roddick: Djokovic looks sharper than Sinner at Wimbledon, has real chance
Andy Roddick says Novak Djokovic is playing better than he has 'for a while' and has a 'real chance' of winning Wimbledon, looking sharper than Jannik Sinner.
Business
Fans slam Sony over PS5 digital-only shift after iconic PS4 sharing video
Sony's plan to ditch physical PS5 games has made its 2013 video mocking Xbox's no-sharing policy bitterly ironic, as fans flood comments with accusations of hypocrisy.
Environment
Transport
Metropolitan line fastest tube, getting speedier
The Metropolitan line is the fastest on the London Underground. A signalling revamp has cut journey times by one minute between Finchley Road and Preston Road, with more improvements to come.
Fire at Aberthaw Power Station: Residents told to close windows
A large fire at the former Aberthaw Power Station in Barry, South Wales, has prompted authorities to advise residents to keep windows and doors closed due to heavy smoke.
Metropolitan line fastest tube, getting even faster
The Metropolitan line is already the fastest on the London Underground, and a signalling revamp has cut journey times by one minute between Finchley Road and Preston Road.
Overnight Stansted Express trains every 30 mins this summer
Stansted Express launches overnight trains every 30 minutes on Fridays from July 3 to September 26, connecting to Night Tube at Tottenham Hale.
Amazon Garden Storage Box Deal: 50% Off Olsen & Smith
Amazon offers Olsen & Smith 400L lockable garden storage box at half price, £54.99 down from £109.99, saving £55.
Property
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Education
UK Geography Quiz: Cities, Rivers and Mountains
How well do you know the British Isles? Our geography quiz covers capital cities, the longest rivers, highest peaks, islands and famous landmarks across all four nations. Fourteen mixed questions to test your map skills.



