Chancellor tells supermarkets he will not allow price gouging
Plus: Commonwealth Games closing ceremony in Glasgow, Maresca begins Man City era, and tennis star Eala reaches Washington final.
TL;DR
- Chancellor Healey told supermarkets regulators will crack down on price gouging as Middle East tensions drive up petrol and grocery costs.
- Commonwealth Games closed in Glasgow with Simple Minds and Delta Goodrem performing; India takes hosting duties for 2030 Games.
- Enzo Maresca began his Manchester City tenure, while Eala reached the Washington tennis final and GB won two golds at European Aquatics.
- Wicker Man filmmaker's son died weeks before his father's sequel film premieres; Love Island viewers report engagement concerns with the dating show.
Politics
Healey warns supermarkets on price gouging
Chancellor John Healey warned supermarkets he will not allow them to "rip off" the public as oil prices climbed on Middle East tensions. Writing in the Sunday Telegraph, Healey said regulators "have the powers to clamp down on it if it happens" at the pump or till, vowing to watch closely for any "suggestion" customers are being gouged. The higher petrol prices threaten to reverse families' breathing room after years of cost-of-living crisis (via Yahoo News UK).
Entertainment
Wicker Man filmmaker's son dies; Spider-Man dazzles
A son of the original Wicker Man filmmaker died on Friday from a heart attack, mere weeks before his father's long-awaited sequel film premieres. The death closes a poignant chapter as the horror follow-up nears release (via BBC News).
Spider-Man fans hail Brand New Day. Audiences are celebrating Tom Holland's latest performance in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, calling it the web-slinger's finest outing yet. The film's critical reception has drawn packed cinemas and high viewer ratings (via BBC News).
Love Island searches for spark. The dating show faces viewer engagement questions as critics and former participants ask what Love Island needs to recapture its early magic. The latest series has left fans wanting more romance and meaningful connections (via BBC News).
Sports
Commonwealth Games closes with Maresca's City era underway
Glasgow's Commonwealth Games closed on Sunday night with Simple Minds headlining the OVO Hydro, joined by Scottish acts BEMZ and Elephant Sessions and Australian singer Delta Goodrem. India took official hosting duties for the 2030 Games with a cultural showcase featuring singer-composer Shankar Mahadevan and his sons (via Scotsman).
Maresca starts Man City venture. Enzo Maresca began his Manchester City tenure with a pre-season tour of Asia after replacing Pep Guardiola. England midfielder Elliot Anderson has arrived from Nottingham Forest, with Maresca expecting more signings before the season starts (via BBC Sport).
GB's Aquatics golden weekend. Great Britain won two more gold medals at the European Aquatics Championships, adding to its medal haul in swimming and diving. The strong performance reinforces British dominance in the pool (via BBC Sport).
Eala reaches Washington final. Eala beat Naomi Osaka to reach the Washington tennis final, her latest breakthrough in what looks like the future of the sport. The victory signals a new generation emerging on the professional circuit (via BBC Sport).
