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Most popular baby names for boys and girls in 2025 revealedThu 9th Jul 2026 19:37 BST
Most popular baby names for boys and girls in 2025 revealed

The Office for National Statistics releases its annual data on baby names, with Olivia remaining most popular for girls and Muhammad for boys.

Burnham apologises for Labour's initial response to Gaza warThu 9th Jul 2026 18:56 BST
Burnham apologises for Labour's initial response to Gaza war

Burnham, along other with Labour figures, had called for a ceasefire by late October 2023 - putting him at odds with Sir Keir Starmer.

Interest rates may need to rise this year, says Bank of England economistThu 9th Jul 2026 18:37 BST
Interest rates may need to rise this year, says Bank of England economist

Chief economist at the Bank of England says slower growth and inflationary pressures mean rate rise needed

Duchess Sophie makes The Archers cameo appearanceThu 9th Jul 2026 19:16 BST
Duchess Sophie makes The Archers cameo appearance

Sophie headed to Birmingham to record with the Ambridge regulars for Thursday's episode.

Graham Linehan receives settlement from Met over online post arrestThu 9th Jul 2026 19:29 BST
Graham Linehan receives settlement from Met over online post arrest

The comedian was arrested at Heathrow Airport in September 2025 and was subsequently taken to hospital.

School suspensions fall in England for the first time since CovidThu 9th Jul 2026 15:10 BST
School suspensions fall in England for the first time since Covid

The government says the pandemic left a "pernicious legacy", but that teachers are helping pupils turn a corner.

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