Chris Mason: Starmer ally takes swipe at Burnham's first big policy
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:00:36 GMT
Sir Keir Starmer's former right hand man Darren Jones says Andy Burnham's VAT cut is unfunded.
Who's in Andy Burnham's cabinet?
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:57:43 GMT
An in-depth look at which Labour MPs have been appointed to cabinet roles by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham
Cause of Ann Widdecombe's death not yet established, inquest hears
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:56:49 GMT
The 78-year-old was found with "visible injuries" at her home in Devon on 9 July.
Trump slaps 50% tariffs on Canada and Carney vows to 'intensify' trade talks
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:16:21 GMT
The duties mark a major escalation in trade tensions between the North American neighbours.
US launches fresh strikes on Iran, as Trump warns of retaliation for deaths of soldiers
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:48:20 GMT
Iran says it has hit two ships in the Strait of Hormuz as well as targets in Bahrain and Jordan.
Parts of the UK move closer to drought
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:41:54 GMT
The longest dry spell in over 30 years for central England raises concerns about drought and when it might rain.
Watch: 'My flat was turned into a brothel,' landlord tells BBC Panorama
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:19:57 GMT
A Panorama investigation uncovers how organised gangs are exploiting the UK's private rental market.
Russian warship carried out firing exercise off Plymouth coast
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:53:40 GMT
The Neustrashimy's live-fire exercise took place in international waters and lasted for 30 minutes.
Thames Water lenders offer 'golden share' to head off nationalisation
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:30:45 GMT
The water supplier's lenders are trying to prevent the company from being taken over by the Burnham government
Fifa opens investigation into Argentina post-final trouble
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:32:37 GMT
Argentina will face an investigation into the ugly scenes at the end of the World Cup final, Fifa has confirmed.
