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Track defect found near derailment site - reportWed 19th Aug 2026 15:06 BST
Track defect found near derailment site - report

Initial findings from an RAIB investigation show an "irregularity" at the site near Lewes.

Students wait for GCSE and BTec grades as app launches for 750 schools in EnglandWed 19th Aug 2026 18:09 BST
Students wait for GCSE and BTec  grades as app launches for 750 schools in England

Some pupils in England will be able to see their grades on their phones from 11:00 BST on Thursday.

Jump in energy bills drives UK inflation to highest rate for four monthsWed 19th Aug 2026 17:12 BST
Jump in energy bills drives UK inflation to highest rate for four months

A 2.9% rise in inflation had been widely expected by economists, with Chancellor John Healey saying the Iran war “continues to impact prices here at home”.

Thunderstorm warnings issued for parts of UK with flash flooding expectedWed 19th Aug 2026 13:09 BST
Thunderstorm warnings issued for parts of UK with flash flooding expected

Warnings for northern England, eastern Scotland and Northern Ireland will come into force later on Wednesday.

Emma Barnett reveals she 'had the hysterectomy I never wanted to have'Wed 19th Aug 2026 14:00 BST
Emma Barnett reveals she 'had the hysterectomy I never wanted to have'

The BBC Radio 4 Today programme presenter explained her recent absence on her return on Wednesday.

Behaviour guidelines for life in UK published for asylum seekersWed 19th Aug 2026 19:00 BST
Behaviour guidelines for life in UK published for asylum seekers

The nine-page booklet covers issues including respect in public, sex and consent, and gender equality.

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