Starmer says it's the 'end of my political journey' at his final Prime Minister's Questions
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:13:44 GMT
MPs on all sides of the House of Commons paid tribute to the departing PM, traded jokes and shared anecdotes.
Iain Watson: Burnham faces crucial choice for chancellor as battle for No 11 continues
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:13:06 GMT
Whoever Burnham appoints to the key role will send a signal of his intent, writes Iain Watson.
French MPs approve assisted dying law with strict rules after years of argument
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:29:26 GMT
The bill would allow assisted dying for terminally ill adults who meet strict criteria.
Man arrested over social media post threatening to shoot Farage
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:27:01 GMT
Met Police says a man in his 20s was held in south London this week on suspicion of sending threatening communications to an MP.
UK's extreme weather is the new normal, Met Office says
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:11:32 GMT
The latest report on the UK's climate warns cold mountainous areas are also being lost.
Boy, 14, charged with terrorism offence over alleged plan to target mosques
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:10:54 GMT
The alleged offences are linked to "extreme right-wing terrorism" police say.
Iran threatens to block more trade routes as US launches fresh strikes
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:26:38 GMT
US President Donald Trump vowed to strike Iran's bridges and power plants next week if the country does not return to talks.
New camera guidelines for female athletics coverage
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:53:45 GMT
New guidelines have been released advising broadcasters on how to use more respectful camera angles when covering live female athletics events.
Headers caused brain disease in 1966 World Cup winner Nobby Stiles, coroner finds
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:05:19 GMT
England 1966 World Cup winner Nobby Stiles died with a condition caused by heading footballs, his inquest concludes.
Mocking regional accents is last form of acceptable discrimination, says MP
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:01:26 GMT
MPs debated how prejudice against strong regional accents could affect social mobility in Westminster Hall.
