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.
London-based civil servants offered move to No 10 North in Manchester
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:40:12 GMT
London-based civil servants willing to move north have been told they will be offered relocation packages, the BBC understands.
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 11:42:41 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 12:10:08 GMT
Eight areas across England are now in prolonged dry weather – the stage before drought.
Thames Water announces hosepipe ban for 10.1 million
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:45:44 GMT
The water company said the three heatwaves contributed to the ban.
Lebanese army says troops deploying in 'pilot zone' after Israeli withdrawal
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:43:48 GMT
A US-brokered agreement should see Israeli troops pulling out of a small part of Lebanon occupied during their conflict with Hezbollah.
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.
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.
