BBC News:
| Burnham set to be next PM as 322 Labour MPs back him in first nomination tally | Thu 9th Jul 2026 19:28 BST |
The former mayor of Greater Manchester is unopposed in the race to replace Sir Keir Starmer. | |
| UK bakes in 35C highs as heatwave to continue next week | Fri 10th Jul 2026 00:08 BST |
On Thursday, temperatures exceeded 34C for the eighth day this year, breaking the previous record of seven days in a calendar year. | |
| Disability benefit not fit for purpose, minister leading review says | Thu 9th Jul 2026 15:56 BST |
Sir Stephen Timms says personal independence payments (Pip) in England and Wales need changing. | |
| Pontypridd, Birkenhead and Isle of Bute among shortlist for first UK Town of Culture | Thu 9th Jul 2026 17:00 BST |
Basildon, Grimsby and Rotherham also make the 15-strong shortlist as well as Strabane. | |
| Meghan will not appear at public events during Harry UK trip | Thu 9th Jul 2026 21:30 BST |
It is not known whether Meghan will still visit the UK for any private visits, following reports she may be coming with the children. | |
| Restore Britain leader describes Dunblane tragedy as 'one murder' | Thu 9th Jul 2026 16:02 BST |
Rupert Lowe criticised the ban of handguns in the UK, saying it was "because there was a murder in Dunblane". | |


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