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Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:56:13 GMTBurnham unveils plan to get rough sleepers off streets for Christmas
Rough sleepers in England will be offered housing, in a move likened to the “Everyone In” initiative during the pandemic.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:12 GMTDemand for degree apprenticeships in England quadruples in three years
The popularity of degree apprenticeships has grown as the cost of university has come under increased scrutiny.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:37:18 GMTCamilla admits it was 'difficult' to keep King's cancer diagnosis a secret
In a video to mark the 30th anniversary of Maggie's cancer charity, Queen Camilla speaks about her husband's own diagnosis.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:53:24 GMTScientists 'stunned' by children's lung recovery in ultra low emission zone
Children's lung capacity caught up with their peers in less polluted areas once a clean air zone came in, a study shows.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:19:29 GMTFirst giant tuna caught off Yorkshire since 1960s
A crew from Whitby has landed two of the migratory species weighing over 300kg each in as many days.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:06 GMTOvarian cancer and menopause at 19 mean I can't have kids, but it's changed me for the better
Enlli Thompson's symptoms were dismissed until a scan revealed a cyst in her pelvis.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:34:11 GMTSuspended Reform UK member vows to fight to remain in party
Tim Montgomerie says his appeal will be a test of whether the party can tolerate free speech.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:28:56 GMTDeaf patient given wrong jab due to sign language error, report says
An ombudsman report says disabled people are being let down by a lack of accessible communication methods.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:46:15 GMTBurnham received £345,000 of donations ahead of becoming PM
The prime minister lists his financial interests for the first time since returning to Parliament.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:30:19 GMTJoin EU migration pact to tackle small boats, says Ed Davey
The Liberal Democrats say taking part in the scheme would "destroy the business model" of gangs arranging Channel crossings.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:04:53 GMTMobile payments on the rise but cash decline slows
Nine in 10 mobile wallet users have their debit card loaded as their default payment method, new data shows.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:24:20 GMTFire engulfs London waste centre
About 100 firefighters are tackling the blaze at a recycling centre on Landman Way.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:30:13 GMTBritish couple on honeymoon killed in helicopter crash on Greek island
The newlyweds, named as Alexander Cromie and Marie Ebert, were killed alongside their Greek pilot.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:09:01 GMTPrevent not helping children fixated with violence, children's commissioner says
Growing numbers of children referred to the government's counter-terror programme are not suitable for it and need help, Dame Rachel de Souza warns.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:25:36 GMTTwo more officers arrested in Police Federation fraud investigation
Four people, including two serving officers, were arrested at an address in Surrey, City of London Police say.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:22:58 GMTBurnham says he's not embarrassed about hoax message exchange
The PM communicated with a person posing as Susie Wiles, the chief of staff to Donald Trump.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:26:22 GMTNigeria influencer arrested after seizure of cocaine worth $28m destined for the UK
Afolabi Kazeem Micheal has not commented on allegations he is linked to a global drug trafficking network.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:36:11 GMTUK 'supports Ukraine 100%', Burnham says, after Russia's drone warning
Russia accuses the UK of escalating the Ukraine war by supplying British-made drones as the prime minister vows to support Kyiv in its "hour of need".
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:10:09 GMTActress Phyllida Law, mother of Emma and Sophie Thompson, dies at 94
Law appeared in films alongside both of her daughters, Dame Emma and Sophie, including 1996's Emma.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:23:31 GMTWetherspoons bans customers playing music from phones in pubs
The pub chain says the decision follows complaints about "other people's videos and amplified phone conversations".
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:41:44 GMTSnooker player Graeme Dott goes on trial over child abuse allegations
The 2006 world champion is accused of lewd and libidinous behaviour towards a girl and a boy in Glasgow and South Lanarkshire.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:10:45 GMTSerco employee charged over sharing asylum seeker addresses
The 62-year-old man is charged with misconduct in public office and appears before magistrates.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:56:34 GMTFerguson shipyard to cut a quarter of its workforce
The state-owned yard on the Clyde will lose 70 of its 283 staff through a voluntary redundancy process as it awaits confirmation of promised new orders.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:52:12 GMTOne dead and hundreds ill in UK salmonella outbreak
Most of the cases were in England in recent weeks, linked to eating imported eggs, experts believe.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:11:30 GMTDisabled people in England to get 24-hour free bus travel
The change, which has been welcomed by campaign groups, will come into effect in England from April.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:45:17 GMTWhy has Russia threatened the UK and what happens next?
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said London will continue "to support Ukraine 100%".
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:26:05 GMTHow soon will the drought be over?
Rain has returned to parts of the UK this week but is it enough to end the drought some regions are facing?
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:56:00 GMTWatch: Seven GCSE exams, five months, one determined teenager
Secondary school pupil Patrick McCabe, 16, completed his papers using eye-gazing technology.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:11:48 GMTWatch: 'Carnage' in Stourbridge as houses destroyed by fire
Fire crews have been tackling blazes in the West Midlands after multiple fires tore through the region on Thursday.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:26:53 GMTVideo shows scale of devastation in Stourbridge
Multiple fires tore through the West Midlands on Thursday, with firefighters still working to control the blazes.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:14:49 GMT'Banned over a pair of £2 sandals': Why some sellers are complaining about Vinted
Several thousands of Vinted users say they have been wrongly suspended or permanently banned from the preloved app.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:37:05 GMTHow one man gets new laws passed - again and again
Ron Bailey has been quietly changing the law for the past 40 years - how does he do it?
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:45:17 GMTRain arrives for some but is another UK heatwave on the way in September?
Some long range forecasts are suggesting autumn could be hotter and drier than average. Simon King explores whether a warm spell might be on the cards.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:44:00 GMTThe Papers: 'Look at my husband' and 'Vlad plots revenge'
Queen Camilla's first remarks about the King's cancer journey are prominent across Wednesday's papers.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:57:42 GMTNational Television Awards pick first all-female shortlist for drama acting award
The five-strong list features Ella Bruccoleri, Sheridan Smith, Ruth Jones, Vicky McClure and Judy Parfitt.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:51:07 GMTMike Nesbitt resigns as health minister amid row with UUP leader
The decision comes following a clash between the pair over withdrawing emergency general surgery services from Causeway Hospital.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:56:16 GMTTaxpayers will foot bill for shortfall on PFI hospital upgrades
Tens of millions of pounds will be needed to bring the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh up to scratch when it transfers to public ownership next year.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:06 GMTOvarian cancer and menopause at 19 mean I can't have kids, but it's changed me for the better
Enlli Thompson's symptoms were dismissed until a scan revealed a cyst in her pelvis.