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Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:43:58 GMT
Crisis-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 GMT
Boy 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 GMT
Officers ‘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 GMT
Harry 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 GMT
The 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 GMT
Millionaire 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 GMT
Prince 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 GMT
Andy 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 GMT
UK 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 GMT
Paul 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 GMT
Southport 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 GMT
Teenage 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 GMT
Andy 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 GMT
Maddy 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 GMT
Zoo 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 GMT
UK 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 GMT
How 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 GMT
Eight 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 GMT
Speeding 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 GMT
Ex-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 GMT
Metropolitan 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 GMT
Starmer 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 GMT
CPS 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 GMT
Doctors 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 GMT
Culture 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 GMT
Starmer 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 GMT
Russia ‘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 GMT
Man 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 GMT
How 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 GMT
Woman 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 GMT
Bridget 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 GMT
Ebola 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 GMT
Gary 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 GMT
Princess 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 GMT
School 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 GMT
Man 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 GMT
British 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 GMT
Convicted 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 GMT
Councils 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 GMT
England 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 GMT
Rare 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 GMT
Britain’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 GMT
Met 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 GMT
DWP 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 GMT
Home 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 GMT
NHS 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 GMT
Police 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 GMT
Organisers ‘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 GMT
Couple 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 GMT
Economic 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 GMT
England’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 GMT
New 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 GMT
Teenager 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

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