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Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:47:57 GMT
Minister hits out after Argentina players celebrate England win with ‘entirely inappropriate’ Falklands banner
‘I certainly think that FIFA should be looking into this. Absolutely, they should’, Peter Kyle said

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:45:01 GMT
Social media fuelling ‘hidden’ sexual abuse of children, study finds
Exclusive: Experts said the ‘rapid developments’ around online harms and social media are changing how children are abused

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:29:28 GMT
Reform falsely claims Andy Burnham has not built any social housing in Manchester as mayor
The party admitted its Greater Manchester mayoral candidate “mis-spoke” after Sian Astley wrongly claimed Andy Burnham had overseen the construction of no social housing during his nine years as mayor

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:26:46 GMT
Fact check: Has Andy Burnham really failed to build any social housing as Greater Manchester mayor?
Reform UK mayoral candidate Sian Astley claimed Andy Burnham had not built a single social home during his nine years as mayor of Greater Manchester – but government data tells a different story.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:26:10 GMT
Britain accused of ‘serious human rights violations’ over failure to end indefinite jail terms
Experts have called for the government to urgently resentence almost 2,400 remaining IPP prisoners

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:16:31 GMT
Extreme sport grandmother to break own record after starting new hobby at 87: ‘I don’t want to lie in bed’
Betty Bromage holds the Guinness World Record for being the oldest female wing walker

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:00:52 GMT
What you need to know about the Falklands War after Argentina’s provocative banner
The UK entered an armed conflict with its Latin American rival over the windswept islands 44 years ago

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:00:23 GMT
Ann Widdecombe murder latest: Uncle of man held over Reform politician’s killing describes him as ‘gentle giant’
Officers say there was ‘some preparation and planning’ behind crime – and are not ruling out foreign state interference

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:46:08 GMT
Soldier left so deaf from plane noise that he can’t hear doorbell sues MoD for £700k
Cleophys Hoare says he was unable to wear over-the-ear protection while also wearing a helmet

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:39:14 GMT
Widow of British man who died in Morocco luxury spa fire sues hotel
Anthony Barnes died in March 2023, aged 48, while staying at the five-star Jaal Ryad Resort Hotel in Marrakech.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:38:20 GMT
UK economy returns to growth in May despite Iran pressures - with Andy Burnham warned over what’s next
The Office for National Statistics said gross domestic product rose by 0.1% in May, following a 0.1% contraction in April.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:27:16 GMT
Voices: ‘Stand on its own, or fail’: Readers on why BBC should ditch TV licence for subscription model
Our community says the corporation should scrap the licence fee altogether and move to a subscription model, as new figures reveal 500,000 households cancelled theirs in a single year

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:10:55 GMT
What punishment could Argentina face for Falklands banner after England win?
Some of Argentina’s players celebrated with a banner referencing the Falkland Islands after their win

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:54:00 GMT
SMA screening to be rolled out for babies across England in ‘victory’ for campaigners
Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson has been the face of the campaign after her twins were diagnosed

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:31:03 GMT
Locals told to ‘leave your pets and go’ as fire rips through Cairngorms
The blaze ignited in heathland and had spread to kilometres wide within hours

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:06:16 GMT
Overcrowded migrant dinghy pilot identified by distinctive Christmas jumper
Bol Chuol was filmed by drones throwing his coat into the sea and moving down the boat to avoid detection as the pilot

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:45:36 GMT
Outgoing Starmer to visit Ukraine for final talks with Zelensky as PM
The outgoing Labour leader is set to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on Thursday

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:23:46 GMT
The places couples could legally marry under new rules – from beaches to cruise ships
The changes to rules in England and Wales could help cut the costs of weddings and mean two ceremonies are no longer required to cover different faiths, the government said

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:22:40 GMT
Sales of illegal cigarettes soar as cost of living crisis bites
The study led by UCL and funded by Cancer Research UK (CRUK) examined survey data from 9,996 people

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:22:44 GMT
Shabana Mahmood expected to be named as Burnham’s chancellor
The home secretary appears to have won the job running the UK’s economy at the expense of energy secretary Ed Miliband

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:45:42 GMT
Asking rents reach record highs across Britain, new data from Rightmove shows
Competition between tenants remains significantly lower than at its peak, with the average rental home now receiving 10 inquiries

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:43:47 GMT
Argentina players celebrate beating England with ‘Falklands are Argentinian’ banner
The banner held by some of Argentina’s players read ‘The Malvinas are Argentine’ in Spanish

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:40:55 GMT
Boy, 14 charged with terror offence over alleged plan to target mosques in London
He has been remanded in custody and will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:27:22 GMT
Police officers to get 3.5% pay rise in England and Wales, Home Office says
The increase will take effect from September 1

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:57:24 GMT
England fans across UK devastated as World Cup journey ends in emotional rollercoaster
Fans had their heads in their hands as they watched Argentina come from behind to win

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:33:56 GMT
Two lucky ticket holders win £1 million each in Wednesday’s Lotto draw
It takes the total to 34 millionaires made since the new Two Chances to Win system

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:58:31 GMT
Starmer praises England team after World Cup semi-final defeat against Argentina
The outgoing prime minister said he was ‘gutted’ but praised England’s players

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:19:46 GMT
Hosepipe ban exemptions: All the ways Britons can legally ignore restrictions
Using hosepipes for health conditions, animal welfare and newly-bought plants are all exceptions

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:48:26 GMT
‘Arise, Sir Harry?’: Keir Starmer expected to honour England stars if they win World Cup
The prime minister is expected to name a resignation honours list so the avid football fan can celebrate England’s stars in a final U-turn as PM

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:32:17 GMT
Reform accused of hypocrisy after Yusuf claims extreme criticism of his party is ‘incitement’ to violence
Nigel Farage’s party's home affairs spokesperson accused of rhetoric that 'serves people who seek to harm parliamentarians' after claim

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:13:52 GMT
Lookalike contests to Etsy witch spells: How England supporters are gearing up for tonight’s semi-final with Argentina
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to head to the pub for tonight’s historic game

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:46:23 GMT
Millions to retire later under state pension age increase plans – here’s who’s affected
Around five millions workers could lose out under the plans, according to a report by the Office for Budget Responsibility

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:37:51 GMT
Man arrested after threatening to shoot Nigel Farage in social media post
A man in his 20s was held this week after posting on X last month

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:25:38 GMT
Tears and tributes in the Commons as Starmer bids emotional farewell at final PMQs
The prime minister delivered a memorable closing act as the curtain fell on his last PMQs, marking the end of an era

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:17:58 GMT
Andy Burnham: I’m not afraid to disagree with Donald Trump
Burnham’s intervention comes after Trump called Manchester ‘some town’

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:15:28 GMT
The former Lioness now cheering on Argentina in the World Cup
Kelci Bowers, who represented England at youth level, said she will be ‘feeling nervous for both sides’

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:59:47 GMT
Government downplays energy grid blackout risk amid extreme heatwave
Whistleblowers claimed that Neso 'failed to meet the grid security standards put in place to prevent blackouts'

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:45:45 GMT
Argentina’s vice-president calls England ‘usurping pirates’ in rant before World Cup clash
Political tensions linger between the two countries

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:15:36 GMT
British man detained in Iran has jail term extended for speaking to press, family says
The imprisoned couple are two months into a hunger strike in Iran’s notorious Evin prison

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:04:40 GMT
What are Andy Burnham’s options to tackle the rising cost of living?
The former Manchester mayor has said the government needs to ‘be serious about putting more money back into people’s pockets’

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:00:08 GMT
Starmer exits PMQs for final time to standing ovation from MPs
Sir Keir Starmer exited his final PMQs as prime minister and Labour leader to a standing ovation.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:58:53 GMT
Speeding boat called Peaky Blinder in fatal harbour crash was driven by drunk man, investigation reveals
The friends were returning from a social trip when the accident happened

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:58:40 GMT
MP accused of ‘fist pump in celebration’ after alleged private members club sex assaults
In his police interview, Patrick Spencer was shown CCTV and called his actions a ‘moment of complete stupidity’ before offering an apology to the two women

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:52:26 GMT
Man who stole Deliveroo bag at anti-migrant protest caught after posting photos online
The protest took place after the murder of student Henry Nowak in Southampton

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:51:25 GMT
Police arrest man who threatened to shoot Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage
London police have arrested a man who threatened to shoot Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage on social media

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:32:19 GMT
Asylum seekers jailed for 21 years for raping woman on Brighton beach
The men subjected their victim to an ‘entirely predatory and callous attack’

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:23:44 GMT
Starmer’s most memorable PMQs moments as he leaves Commons for final time as prime minister
Sir Keir Starmer has left the House of Commons for the final time as prime minister after just over two years in office.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:56:05 GMT
EV sales soar as UK drivers turn to Electric Car Grant
Online vehicle marketplace Autotrader say new electric cars are now cheaper than equivalent petrol models

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:43:36 GMT
Will England get a Bank Holiday if we win the World Cup? Here’s when it could be as Argentina semi-final looms
The Friday after the World Cup final has been earmarked to potentially celebrate an England victory, it is understood

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:43:00 GMT
Labour must stop just ‘writing a cheque’ for benefit claimants, top minister says
Andy Burnham is said to be preparing to try to reform the welfare system as Pat McFadden said the government ‘owes people more’ than simply ‘writing a cheque’

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:38:08 GMT
Erdogan calls for deportation of suspects linked to failed coup a decade ago
The president of Turkey wants people he accuses of being behind the failed coup 10 years ago to face the courts there

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:27:32 GMT
Meningitis B vaccine rollout begins: Who is eligible and the symptoms to know
Thousands of students will be eligible for a free meningococcal group B (MenB) vaccine from July 20

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:52:11 GMT
Constable sacked for viewing 92 police photos of sex workers – then contacting pimp
PC Dan Anghelina was found guilty of gross misconduct

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:04:34 GMT
Seven British nationals confirmed dead in devastating Spanish wildfires
A 93-year-old woman is among the dead

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:20:36 GMT
Bullying NHS nurse who told colleague ‘I could destroy you’ struck from register
Elaine Sullivan fostered a ‘toxic and hostile’ work environment

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:12:57 GMT
Voluntary element of social media curfew will be kept under review – Phillipson
Newly announced measures will also see addictive features such as auto-scrolling and algorithmic feeds turned off.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:03:57 GMT
UK will be safest place for teenagers online with social media curfew – minister
Plans unveiled on Wednesday will see 16 and 17-year-olds prevented from accessing social media sites between midnight and 6am by default.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:50:50 GMT
Voices: ‘Nothing wrong with being a patriot’: Readers on flag-waving ahead of England’s Argentina semi-final
After Charlotte Cripps wrestled emotionally wit her daughters’ newfound love of the England flag, our readers had their own views on patriotism, pride, and who really gets to fly the St George’s Cross

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:41:52 GMT
Anne’s royal meet and greet with a robot during South Korea tour
The Princess Royal was said to be extremely interested to talk about AI

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:26:46 GMT
Wickes manager launches discrimination case after being fired for snorting cocaine at work
Jasmin Unsted claimed she was being discriminated against because of her ADHD

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:09:14 GMT
Rise in energy and petrol prices due to Iran war holding back UK economy, OECD warns
The economic body has urged the Government to accelerate its pro-growth agenda and tackle regional divides

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:02:46 GMT
‘Much-loved’ teenager presumed dead after kayak capsized off Northumberland coast
One of the men managed to reach a buoy and was subsequently rescued by the coastguard

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:02:30 GMT
Who could Burnham pick for his chancellor and cabinet?
When Andy Burnham names his cabinet, it will be one role more than any other that will shape his government – his pick as chancellor. David Maddox and Millie Cooke take a look at the contenders

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:47:08 GMT
Argentina fans burn Union flag as police brace for trouble ahead of England’s ‘high risk’ World Cup clash
More than 1,500 police officers will be deployed across Atlanta for grudge match ‘fuelled by history’

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:46:31 GMT
UK’s 20th century climate ‘now gone’ amid warning extreme temperatures are new normal
The Met Office’s climate report revealed 2025 was the UK’s warmest year on record

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:45:01 GMT
Angry neighbours claim Guy Ritchie trying to expand Dorset airfield ‘by stealth’
The director has had his plans to create holiday flats at the historic site approved

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:21:00 GMT
Rachel Reeves says ‘no alliance’ more important than with the EU in likely last major speech as chancellor
Ms Reeves also said Britain’s economy had ‘beaten the odds’ under her stewardship

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:10:30 GMT
Teen catfish victim wins £10k court payout after identity stolen by girl in her town
The catfish campaign continued for nearly four years across seven different platforms until Sasha got lawyers to track down her abuser

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:08:43 GMT
Louise Haigh set to land key policy control role in Andy Burnham government
Exclusive: Ms Haigh, who backs wealth taxes, is set to be named as the new chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster

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