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Heatwaves drive A&E attendances up to record highThu 13th Aug 2026 12:56 BST
Heatwaves drive A&E attendances up to record high

More than 2.4 million visits in each of last three months, as unions warn of inhumane conditions.

Man, 102, dies after alleged pub assaultThu 13th Aug 2026 13:27 BST
Man, 102, dies after alleged pub assault

Phillip Ormerod was taken to hospital in critical condition and later died, police have confirmed.

UK economy grows but experts warn of challenging months aheadThu 13th Aug 2026 11:17 BST
UK economy grows but experts warn of challenging months ahead

Hot weather and the men's football World Cup boosted the economy but the Iran war may weigh on growth

Harvey Nichols bought by owner of Sports DirectThu 13th Aug 2026 14:32 BST
Harvey Nichols bought by owner of Sports Direct

The department store made famous by sitcom Absolutely Fabulous had warned it would cease trading.

Leading doctor rebukes NHS chiefs over transplant failingsThu 13th Aug 2026 02:03 BST
Leading doctor rebukes NHS chiefs over transplant failings

NHS Blood and Transplant's medical director says waiting lists for organ operations are unfair but leaders are not solving the issue.

Met chief accepts mistakes made over Simon Levy but defends investigation into murdersThu 13th Aug 2026 13:23 BST
Met chief accepts mistakes made over Simon Levy but defends investigation into murders

Critics - including Labour MP Jess Phillips - have accused the Met of overlooking the first murder carried out by Levy.

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