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.
Haigh, Rayner and Powell likely to regularly 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.
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.
Police failed to check Manchester synagogue attacker's phones despite arresting him twice
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:05:01 GMT
Greater Manchester Police apologises because Jihad Al-Shamie's devices were not reviewed before the attack.
France evacuates 20,000 as wildfires spread in south-west
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:41:52 GMT
Most of those evacuated were tourists from campsites around Arcachon Bay in France's Gironde region.
Johnson-Thompson and Asher-Smith out of Commonwealths
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:19:03 GMT
Olympic silver medallist Katarina Johnson-Thompson pulls out of the Commonwealth Games because of injury.
