Burnham to promise new path for UK when he becomes new Labour leader
Published on: July 16, 2026, 9:44 pm
In a speech on Friday, he will begin to set out his vision for government, before becoming prime minister next week.
Read Full Article »Sadiq Khan among 26 new peers to enter the Lords
Published on: July 16, 2026, 5:20 pm
The London mayor is to be joined by broadcaster June Sarpong and former union chief Christina McAnea in the Lords.
Read Full Article »Fifa 'assessing match reports' over Falklands banner
Published on: July 16, 2026, 6:44 pm
Fifa is "assessing the match reports" before deciding whether to punish Argentina after players held a banner in support of their country's claims to the Falkland Islands.
Read Full Article »Blasts reported in Iran as US launches new wave of strikes
Published on: July 16, 2026, 11:57 pm
Iran says US strikes hit bridges in the country in an apparent escalation, while the US boards a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
Read Full Article »UK heatwave approaches two-week mark
Published on: July 16, 2026, 11:28 pm
All UK nations have experienced recent heatwave conditions but in southern England, the heatwave has now continued for 13 days. Sarah Keith-Lucas looks at how unusual this spell of heat is, and when we might see it easing.
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