Temporary ban on sale of disposable BBQs over wildfire risk
Published on: August 14, 2026, 2:30 pm
Single-use grills pose a "significant risk to the public" in current drought and heatwave conditions, the government warns.
Read Full Article »Chris Mason: Where does this unorthodox by-election victory leave Nigel Farage?
Published on: August 14, 2026, 2:50 pm
As expected, the Reform UK leader easily won the Clacton by-election but was nowhere to be seen after the result.
Read Full Article »Prisoners charged over attack on Sara Sharif's father
Published on: August 14, 2026, 1:21 pm
Steven Sansom, 47, and Adam Watson, 39, are also charged with other offences relating to the Belmarsh Prison incident.
Read Full Article »Trump asks Supreme Court to allow ballroom work to continue
Published on: August 14, 2026, 3:10 pm
Forcing the US president to go "hat-in-hand to Congress" for permission would be "dangerous", the administration says.
Read Full Article »Eurovision proposes new rules to reduce political voting
Published on: August 14, 2026, 10:23 am
Organisers reportedly say politically motivated voting is "persistent" and is seen as "deeply worrying".
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