Five big challenges facing Andy Burnham - and how he might tackle them
Published on: July 17, 2026, 5:59 am
From defence spending to housing - the next UK leader has a series of challenges to deal with.
Read Full Article »China hits out at British Steel nationalisation
Published on: July 17, 2026, 8:25 am
The UK government said taking the firm into public hands would safeguard "a vital national capability".
Read Full Article »US launches new strikes as Iran says civilian infrastructure hit
Published on: July 17, 2026, 10:14 am
Tehran says the US strikes hit bridges, while the US boards a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
Read Full Article »The financial winners and losers from the World Cup
Published on: July 17, 2026, 9:40 am
Big bucks are being made from the 2026 tournament off the field, but who is raking in the most, and who is losing out?
Read Full Article »UK heatwave approaches two-week mark, with dip in temperatures this weekend
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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