Farage's rivals rule out standing in Clacton by-election
Published on: July 7, 2026, 11:04 pm
The Reform UK leader says he wants an "establishment versus the people by-election" but Labour calls it a "circus".
Read Full Article »Chris Mason: Farage attempts to seize back the agenda
Published on: July 7, 2026, 10:22 pm
His aim throughout the forthcoming campaign is to clearly frame this by-election as "the people versus the establishment".
Read Full Article »US launches strikes on Iran after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz
Published on: July 7, 2026, 11:53 pm
The US says the strikes are intended to impose "heavy costs", while Iran warns it will "take decisive measures" in response.
Read Full Article »Amber heat-health alerts in effect as UK set for one of longest-lasting heatwaves since 1976
Published on: July 7, 2026, 11:10 pm
Temperatures are set to rise as high as 36C (97F) for parts of southern England this week.
Read Full Article »'Extreme' marine heatwave expected for parts of UK
Published on: July 7, 2026, 11:45 pm
Scientists fear that high sea temperatures could have wide-ranging consequences for marine life.
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