BBC News:
| UK mortgage rates rise to highest level for a month | Fri 24th Jul 2026 10:44 BST |
Renewed tensions in the Middle East feed through to the costs faced by lenders, pushing up borrowing costs. | |
| Firefighting helicopter brought in to tackle Isle of Wight blaze | Fri 24th Jul 2026 18:34 BST |
Efforts continue to tackle remaining hotspots in a 25-hectare (62-acre) area of woodland. | |
| Watch moment of explosion as huge fire breaks out in Essex | Fri 24th Jul 2026 22:48 BST |
More than 100 firefighters were sent to tackle a huge fire at industrial units on a farm on Friday. | |
| Marathon runners compete on drifting sea ice at North Pole | Sun 19th Jul 2026 15:06 BST |
Organisers say 23 runners from seven countries took part in races at the Arctic's geographic North Pole. | |
| Donning protective kit for a first glance at the Bayeux Tapestry | Fri 17th Jul 2026 16:13 BST |
The 70m-long 11th Century embroidery is to go on display at the British Museum, after it arrived in from France last week. | |
| 'Good day to drown a few sorrows,' says King as he pours pint | Thu 16th Jul 2026 14:58 BST |
King Charles III hinted at England's World Cup semi-final loss as he poured a pint in a pub. | |


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