Southport killer Axel Rudakubana appears to be manipulating the system, families' lawyer says
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:44:24 GMT
On Thursday, Axel Rudakubana was moved from prison to a secure psychiatric hospital in Berkshire.
Tens of thousands evacuated from French tourist spot as wildfires spread
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:50:26 GMT
The fire has raged in the region for several days with officials now ordering the evacuation of the entire Cap Ferret peninsula.
Angela Rayner rules out rent controls in England
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:01:51 GMT
The housing secretary tells the BBC that the Renters Rights' Act is already having a significant impact on the market.
Fifty women tell BBC they were pressured into having sex with strangers
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:01:19 GMT
Women said their partners had pushed or coerced them into taking part in swinging.
US hits dozens of countries with new wave of tariffs
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:59:31 GMT
Imposed citing forced labour concerns, the levies replace a temporary global duty brought in after the US Supreme Court struck down tariffs in February.
Hero swimmer helped two children during West Mersea beach tragedy
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:20:00 GMT
Witnesses say the unnamed rescuer dived into the water three times to save the children.
They became best friends – then discovered they were brother and sister
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:52:26 GMT
Andrea Urmston knew she had a brother who had been adopted by another family, only to discover he was already her closest friend.
Heat health alerts in effect for parts of UK as rain returns for some this weekend
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 03:29:52 GMT
Highs of 30C are expected in the south on Friday before wet weather arrives for the weekend - although it is unlikely to be enough, as Ben Rich explains.
PM to spend first day working from northern branch of No 10
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:49:22 GMT
Various ministers are also set to work regularly from the northern branch of Downing Street.
UK mortgage rates rise to highest level for a month
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:44:53 GMT
Renewed tensions in the Middle East feed through to the costs faced by lenders, pushing up borrowing costs.
