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.
Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top army commander after days of protests
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:59:34 GMT
Oleksandr Syrskyi is dismissed after backlash over the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
Ann Widdecombe was hit on head 21 times with hammer, prosecutors say
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:35:08 GMT
Joshua Kerry, 28, attacked Widdecombe while she was eating lunch at her home in Devon before stealing her wallet, prosecutors say.
Iran war has cost US $37.5bn so far, Hegseth says, as Pentagon seeks billions more
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 02:15:05 GMT
The hearing was disrupted by protests and a shouting match as Hegseth testified at a pivotal time in the war.
More young women in their 20s are getting type 2 diabetes
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.
'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.
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.
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.
