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Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:16:57 GMT
New 'No 10 North' plan will rebalance power in Britain, Burnham promises
The man most likely to be the next prime minister says his devolution plans would "drive good growth in every postcode".

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:30:24 GMT
'We can't continue like this': Inquiry demands NHS maternity overhaul
An independent inquiry into England's maternity services has found "unacceptable racism and discrimination" is affecting patient safety.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:37:09 GMT
Domestic killers could face extra 10 years in prison under new plans
The changes mean the 15-year starting sentence could be increased to 25 years to be in line with other murders.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:03:06 GMT
Another UK heatwave could be on the way
As parts of Europe continue to swelter in record temperatures, higher temperatures could develop again across the UK later this week, as Simon King explains.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:45:44 GMT
Man charged with attempted murder and arson following Belfast disorder
The 29-year-old was arrested on Monday in connection with a glider bus which was set on fire on 9 June.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:06:27 GMT
Stalker who faked ex's Tinder profile caught using doorbell camera
Asad Hussain, 36, created a fake profile in the victim's name after she ended their relationship.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:22:35 GMT
Homes harder to sell as high mortgage rates frustrate buyers
Three in five homes listed for sale since January remain on the market, says property portal Zoopla.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:51:27 GMT
Boy says it was incredible bumping into princess doing Three Peaks Challenge
Ted and his father say it was incredible bumping into Catherine, Princess of Wales.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:20:33 GMT
Shetland set to back £1.5bn plan to connect islands with undersea tunnels
The undersea links between some of the UK's most northerly islands could be in place within eight years.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:11:42 GMT
'Complete mess' as drinks could rise by 50p under new bottle return plan, experts say
Shoppers could face higher drink prices and reduced choice under a new recycling scheme, industry leaders say.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:20:41 GMT
Parents urge council not to shut Scotland's smallest secondary
The local authority is deciding the fate of Dalry Secondary which will have just eight pupils by August.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:00:25 GMT
Refugees would be told to repay around £10,000 under new asylum bill
The Home Office will be given powers to recover costs from adults who have received asylum support under new laws.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:45:16 GMT
Resident doctors in England accept pay deal and end strikes
Doctors have been locked in a three-year dispute with the government, resulting in several rounds of strikes.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:00:11 GMT
Harry still hoping to bring Meghan and children on UK visit
Despite arguments over security, Prince Harry is still expected to bring his wife and children to the UK.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:21:53 GMT
Tributes paid to 'comic genius' Penelope Keith after her death aged 86
The beloved actress was known for roles in classic TV sitcoms The Good Life and To the Manor Born.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:16:27 GMT
Top Boy actor Micheal Ward raped woman in car, court told
The award-winning actor goes on trial on charges of rape and sexual assault, which he denies.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:18:52 GMT
Student gets almost four years for bomb threat
Jagger Strang, 18, had idolised serial killers, including the Sandy Hook shooter, the court heard.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:37:38 GMT
Double murder accused is sex offender, jury told
Simon Levy, 40, from Tottenham denies murdering Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo and Sheryl Wilkins.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:35:53 GMT
Ex-MP Craig Williams pleads guilty over general election betting offence
Williams was MP for Montgomeryshire and an aide to then-Prime Minister Rishi Sunak before the 2024 election.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:47:14 GMT
'Serious burn' warning after children heat squishy toys in microwaves
A hospital in Glasgow has warned parents of the dangers of an online trend where the toys are heated in an attempt to make them even softer.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:44:23 GMT
Body found in search for boy, 15, missing in river
The teenager was last seen getting into difficulty in a river at a country park in Greater Manchester.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:35:43 GMT
White working-class children failed by education system, says inquiry
The inquiry spoke to thousands of young people and their parents, as well as hundreds of teachers.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:07:32 GMT
Dad describes sisters' deaths as 'unbearable' as family gather for funeral
A funeral is held for three sisters who died in the sea off the coast of Brighton in May.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 03:18:06 GMT
Navy to build drone-equipped warships instead of replacing ageing destroyers
The government says it will invest in modern drone-equipped vessels in the upcoming defence investment plan.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:53:54 GMT
Fife man dies after being shot 'multiple times' in Caribbean
Daniel Vettrino, 36, was killed following the incident on in the island of Canouan in St Vincent and the Grenadines.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:50:41 GMT
June heatwave was hotter than thought whilst relief from heat set to be short lived
Many will experience cooler air and some rain this week before a possible return to hot weather at the weekend.

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 04:36:41 GMT
England fans react to 2-0 Panama victory at the World Cup
Fans in New York and back at home cheered on as England won against Panama to finish top of Group L.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:26:58 GMT
Watch: Lightning strikes seen across UK
Lightning strikes lit up the sky across the UK during the early hours of Friday as thunderstorms were triggered by the intense heat.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:48:44 GMT
Watch Bill Kober, 98, who does 40 press-ups a day
A 98-year-old man defeats a reporter nearly 70 years his junior in a garden press-ups contest.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:09:16 GMT
Watch: Driver gives lift to armed officer chasing suspect
The chase was caught on camera as the motorist pulled over to help in Margate.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:33:26 GMT
Will Andy Burnham's devolution plan raise economic growth?
BBC Verify has looked at what impact further devolution could be expected to have on the UK.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:22:41 GMT
The Papers: Andy's 'radical rewiring' and 'it's coming homes'
Andy Burnham's plans to devolve power in Britain and build more council housing lead Tuesday's papers.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:48:44 GMT
Frank Gardner: Navy plans reflect sea change in how wars are fought
The upcoming defence plan reflects rapid changes in drone warfare, our security correspondent writes.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:53:17 GMT
Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham offers a blueprint for his premiership
Burnham offered a sense of what his time as prime minister would mean, but he did not lay out many details.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:29:06 GMT
Dame Penelope Keith obituary: The Good Life's funny and formidable star
The life of the much-loved comedy actress best known as Margo Leadbeatter in The Good Life.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:32:41 GMT
'I see tourists pee in front of my house': The campervan problem on the Isle of Skye
The Isle of Skye is among the Highlands' most popular destinations for thousands of holidaymakers.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:01:10 GMT
The victims who fought back against a prolific abuser
Five victims of prolific paedophile Patrick Sharkey waived their right to anonymity to tell their story in a BBC Spotlight programme.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:20:33 GMT
Shetland set to back £1.5bn plan to connect islands with undersea tunnels
The undersea links between some of the UK's most northerly islands could be in place within eight years.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:11:42 GMT
'Complete mess' as drinks could rise by 50p under new bottle return plan, experts say
Shoppers could face higher drink prices and reduced choice under a new recycling scheme, industry leaders say.

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