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Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:43:58 GMTCrisis-hit Farage recruits new comms chief to help him save Reform
With Reform sinking in the polls and question marks about donations to Nigel Farage, the Reform UK leader has recruited former investigative journalist Mile Goslett who most recently helped Lord Ashcroft write a book about him
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:32:33 GMTBoy charged with attempted murder after shooting in Birmingham
The 16-year-old victim remains in a critical condition in hospital
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:26:03 GMTOfficers ‘gearing up’ for extended 5am World Cup pub opening hours, former police chief warns
The decision to allow pubs to remain open into the early hours could ‘lead to trouble,’ the former Met Police boss said
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:16:15 GMTHarry Potter fans warned of deadly risk of taking selfies on Hogwarts Express track
Fans have been reported climbing fences, standing on the railway and walking along the track
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:12:04 GMTThe Cornish miners who brought football and pasties to Mexico
Looking at Mexico’s football history ahead of England’s World Cup game
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:59:42 GMTMillionaire half sisters face off in ‘obsessive’ court row over dad’s £2.7m New Forest mansion
Two millionaire half sisters are facing off in an "obsessive" court row over ownership of a £2.7m New Forest mansion.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:41:03 GMTPrince Harry returns to the UK – with a shadow and unanswered questions
During Harry's visits last year, a known stalker was said to have got close to him on two occasions
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:29:02 GMTAndy Burnham reveals tax plan to save pubs and high streets
The prime minister-in-waiting also revealed to Andrew Marr on LBC that he has not picked a chancellor yet
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:42:25 GMTUK marine heatwave could reach ‘extreme’ levels next week – here’s the impact it could have
Waters have reached temperatures usually expected in August and are on average 2C warmer than usual
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:40:19 GMTPaul McCartney book found at Oxfam charity shop sells for £1,000 at auction
The donation sat unnoticed in the shop for months before the valuable inscription was spotted
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:06:43 GMTSouthport taxi driver who ‘waited 50 minutes’ to call 999 loses licence
Gary Poland took Axel Rudakubana to the scene where the teenager murdered three children and attempted to murder 10 others in July 2024
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:35:16 GMTTeenage boys put behind bars after sentences ruled unduly lenient in Fordingbridge rape case
The case was referred to the Court of Appeal after public outcry over the boys’ sentences
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:36:27 GMTAndy Burnham calls talk of bank holiday if England win World Cup ‘a bit premature’
He said the team had ‘a bit of improvement to do before we can start seriously dreaming of it coming home’
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:31:59 GMTMaddy Cusack ‘would still be alive if coach had not joined Sheffield United’, inquest told
Deborah Cusack said that Maddy was ‘absolutely devastated’ about Jonathan Morgan joining the club because of her experience of working with him years earlier at Leicester City
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:00:30 GMTZoo where boy attacked by crocodile describe ‘distressing’ incident
The three-year-old boy suffered serious injuries after he entered the enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:45:49 GMTUK drivers mis-sold car finance face longer wait for compensation payouts
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is facing legal challenges from four companies
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:00:48 GMTHow sitting down for too long can increase the risk of cancer
Even light movement to break up long periods of sitting can help cut the health risks of sedentary behaviour
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:50:30 GMTEight victims of Gisele Pelicot-style sexual abuse identified in UK after international probe into abuse forums
Some women have been abused in their own homes over many years without their knowledge, investigators say
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:41:34 GMTSpeeding pizza delivery driver lost control of vehicle before killing pedestrian
The victim was walking to a nearby restaurant with his girlfriend to celebrate passing his apprenticeship as an IT technician
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:16:22 GMTEx-Reform candidate suggests people without children should pay more for their mortgages
Exclusive: Matt Goodwin suggested giving ‘more favourable mortgage rates’ to British families that have more than two children
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:15:03 GMTMetropolitan Police issue hate crime warning ahead of Pride in London
More than a million people are expected to head into London for the celebrations
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:00:02 GMTStarmer calls forced adoption scandal a ‘stain on our history’ as he apologises to survivors
Women whose babies had been taken wiped away tears as prime minister told them: ‘The shame was never yours, the shame is ours’
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:49:20 GMTCPS may face further action after judge criticises ‘fundamental errors’ in Fordingbridge press release
A top judge remarked that the errors sparked misinformation about the case
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:48:43 GMTDoctors issue warning to people taking antidepressants during UK heatwaves
People taking antidepressants or antipsychotics are more prone to overheating this summer, experts say
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:36:11 GMTCulture Secretary Lisa Nandy and department quit Elon Musk’s X over ‘abuse and misinformation’
The MP said the social media site ‘isn’t healthy for our democracy or our communities’
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:28:55 GMTStarmer to allow all pubs to stay open until 5am for England’s World Cup match with Mexico
More than 16 million tuned in to watch the Three Lions beat the Democratic Republic of Congo
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:59:33 GMTRussia ‘launched drones to spy on Britain’s nuclear sites’ during 15-month campaign
Researchers say sightings part of ‘Kremlin’s wider unconventional war on Europe’
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:50:01 GMTMan who killed grandfather with single punch in Leicestershire park admits manslaughter
Joshua Moore put the victim in the recovery position and left the park
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:39:11 GMTHow Miliband’s ‘green agenda’ could boost his chancellor bid – or cost him the job
The former Labour leader is thought to be Andy Burnham’s favourite to take over the Treasury – the choice will send a message to the world about his vision for government, Albert Toth writes
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:29:56 GMTWoman arrested on suspicion of murder after body found in search for missing teenager Taylor Charlton
His mother Zoe said she was ‘absolutely desperate’ for him to come home.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:24:34 GMTBridget Phillipson responds to Thomas Tuchel’s plea to parents over England’s late-night World Cup match
England are due to play Mexico in the World Cup, with the crucial last-16 clash starting at 1am BST on Monday
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:20:02 GMTEbola breakthrough in site as manufacturers line up to provide rapid tests
The outbreak, declared on May 15, has so far infected 1,406 people and killed 438 across the eastern provinces of Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:19:25 GMTGary Glitter charged with four historical sexual offences against girl
The alleged offences date back to 1978
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:10:50 GMT‘Abhorrent’ woman faked cancer diagnosis and defrauded charity in honour of child who fought the disease
Claire Alderton, 48, was sentenced at Portsmouth Crown Court after pleading guilty to committing fraud by false representation
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:00:53 GMTPrincess of Wales surprises tennis fans at front of Wimbledon queue
Kate told tennis fans to ‘have a great time’ as she met lucky Wimbledon attendees
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:52:23 GMTSchool can wait, let children stay up for England vs Mexico, Tuchel says – but Starmer rejects plea
Sir Keir Starmer’s spokesperson said children should in school on Monday, despite England’s 1am kick-off against Mexico
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:34:21 GMTMan banned from keeping animals after being filmed throwing malnourished dog over 6ft gate
James Marchant, 42, was recorded by his neighbours grabbing the terrier by the neck and throwing it over his wooden gate in Bristol in September last year
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:31:16 GMTBritish Museum breaks record for ticket sales as visitors flock to see Bayeux Tapestry
More than £2.5 million was generated in a single day of ticket sales, the British Museum said
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:50:26 GMTConvicted people smuggler able to live in UK due to Brexit, immigration officers claim
The Immigration Services Union said the UK’s decision to leave the EU has meant we no longer have access to a data-sharing agreement with many countries in the bloc
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:35:27 GMT‘Glastonbury-style’ rush for tickets as tens of thousands try to bag chance to see Bayeux Tapestry in London
Those in the queue can expect a nine-hour long wait for tickets to see the Bayeux Tapestry
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:50:09 GMTCouncils to decide if pubs can stay open later for England-Mexico World Cup match
One MP said refusing to grant a blanket extension would be ‘the worst decision since the introduction of hydration breaks’
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:35:42 GMTEngland fans face work misery as bosses reject flexible hours during World Cup
Few firms are offering extended breaks, workplace screenings or additional leave options
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:14:47 GMTRare first edition of The Hobbit found among ‘unremarkable’ books at Oxfam charity shop sells for £38,000 at auction
Ian Falkingham, Oxfam’s books expert, said the discovery was ‘incredibly exciting’
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:41:04 GMTBritain’s inadequate security has been exposed again. Defence must be Burnham’s top priority
The revelation that Russia has been spying on European military bases with drones has added to concerns that NATO could be at war with Putin by 2030, David Maddox writes
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:26:59 GMTMet Police detectives use DNA to trace possible relatives of suspected double rapist
Investigators working through list of men who share familial DNA with suspect
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:01:38 GMTDWP confirms end of two major benefits in universal credit milestone
Exclusive: The announcement marks the end of the years-long rollout of universal credit
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:46:26 GMT‘The far-right has made me fear flying the England flag during the World Cup’
Divisive figures such as Tommy Robinson and his fans have used the St George flag to spread anti-immigrant and racist messaging
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:50:58 GMTHome Secretary vows to fix ‘fundamental failings’ found after Southport killings
The Government published its response to the findings of the first phase of the inquiry on Thursday
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:46:24 GMTNHS nurse suspended for racist post asking Father Christmas for ‘our country back’
Tina Orbell also made a post calling immigrants ‘anti-Christ vermin’
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:42:25 GMTPolice issue appeal after man ‘sexually assaulted teenage girl on train’
An appeal to find a man who allegedly assaulted a teenaged girl on a train is underway
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:32:14 GMTOrganisers ‘truly sorry’ after white supremacy flag flown at Sandringham royal horse event
The Confederate flag was flown during Saturday’s sunset supper at the Sandringham Horse Driving Trials
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:23:13 GMTCouple living off-grid given permission to breed guinea pigs for food
The proposals are a One Planet Development
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:21:38 GMTEconomic impact of Iran war not as big as feared, Treasury insiders will say - but Burnham still faces major defence black hole
Despite the boost, Mr Burnham is still set to face a vast number of difficult decisions, including filling a black hole in the government’s defence plans worth up to £15bn
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:09:10 GMTEngland’s World Cup victory sparked record traffic on major UK mobile networks
England’s World Cup match delivered a significant boost to the high street as fans left work early and headed out in support
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:29:06 GMTNew arrests made in connection with altercation outside bar before Shanice Brookes shooting
Detectives have said ‘she was simply an innocent bystander’
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:09:02 GMTTeenager arrested after boy, 16, left with life-threatening gunshot wounds in Birmingham
A 16 year old is in critical condition following the incident on Wednesday