Burnham pulls back on suggestion to increase income tax allowance
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:43:54 GMT
The new prime minister previously said voters were frustrated over the freeze in tax-free personal allowance.
US renews strikes on Iran as Trump threatens to attack underground nuclear site
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 03:05:08 GMT
The US president's threat to target a key Iranian nuclear site came ahead of the 11th consecutive night of attacks.
Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top army commander after days of protests
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:37:43 GMT
Oleksandr Syrskyi is dismissed after backlash over the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
More women in their 20s are getting type 2 diabetes, experts warn
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:03:43 GMT
England is seeing "a worrying increase" in women in their 20s developing type 2 diabetes, say experts. Here's what to look out for.
Rebel Wilson cleared in defamation case brought by actress in her own film
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:33:04 GMT
Wilson was accused of defaming young Australian actress Charlotte MacInnes, but cleared by a Sydney court.
'I can't afford to turn the oven on': 7.4m households struggling to buy essentials
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:57:49 GMT
As Andy Burnham promises “breathing space” for households, millions are unable to buy items such as clothing, heating and food.
UK humanitarian worker monitored for Ebola in London hospital
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:52:35 GMT
The health worker was evacuated to the UK from the DR Congo after being potentially exposed to the virus.
Judge rules Trump must hand over records sought by BBC in defamation case
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:45:16 GMT
The judge grants a motion to compel the release of files held by the Donald J Trump Revocable Trust.
Tokyo urges men to wear shorts to work, but some women say it's 'leg hair harassment'
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:26:19 GMT
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government wants workers to ditch the suit and tie for t-shirts, trainers - and shorts.
Great Apes kiss and cuddle to keep the peace, says study
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:48:38 GMT
Hugging before stressful events may be an ancient way of building trust, say scientists studying apes.
