Burnham pauses plan to release some prisoners early from September
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:17:54 GMT
The prime minister says no prisoners will be released until a review has been conducted.
Mum and daughter who died at beach were trying to save boy, 7
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:23:21 GMT
Shally Rahman and teenager Samiha Rahman were pulled from the water, emergency services say.
Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:31:00 GMT
The price of Brent crude rose more than 6% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.
Saudis must recognise Israel for nuclear deal, says Trump
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:58:02 GMT
The US president says the landmark agreement to help Saudis develop nuclear energy is dependent on it joining the Abraham Accords.
Senior ministers and aides set to work from No 10 North
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:46:01 GMT
A think tank blueprint for No 10 North recommends a workforce of up to 300 staff within 18 months.
Rayner rules out repaying severance cash after making cabinet return
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:59:23 GMT
The returning housing secretary received £16,876 after leaving government in September 2025.
Wildfires and record dry conditions trigger drought in parts of Wales
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:00:51 GMT
Wales has seen about 5% of the average rainfall for July, after a series of back-to-back heatwaves.
UK 'ready to defend itself' after Iran says bases are 'legitimate targets'
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:00:27 GMT
An Iranian military group has issued a warning to the UK over allowing US forces to use British bases for strikes on Iran.
Gary Lineker among millionaires asking Andy Burnham to tax them more
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:20:45 GMT
A group including the former England footballer write to the new PM telling him "we can afford it".
Pubs cheer business rates relief while other firms 'left out in the cold'
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:27:37 GMT
Pubs welcomed the support package, while other High Street firms asked why they were left out.
