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Andy Burnham chairs first Cabinet after ex-minister criticises 'unfunded tax cut'
The new PM tells ministers they must show how policies will be paid for
21 Jul 2026,30 mins
Andy Burnham moves into 10 Downing Street
The new Prime Minister promises immediate help with the cost of living
20 Jul 2026,30 mins
World Cup final
Spain and Argentina face each other in New Jersey.
19 Jul 2026,16 mins
Burnham To Support North Sea Drilling, BBC Told
The BBC's told Andy Burnham intends to support more oil and gas drilling in the North Sea
18 Jul 2026,16 mins
Andy Burnham takes over as leader of the Labour party
Mr Burnham pledged to give 'hope back' to the country
17 Jul 2026,30 mins
Protesters take to the streets in Ukraine
They oppose President Zelenksy's dismissal of the defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov
16 Jul 2026,30 mins
England to face Argentina in the World Cup semi-final
England's men have spent 60 years chasing another international trophy
15 Jul 2026,30 mins
Covid inquiry delivers its report on protective equipment
The inquiry find billions of pounds of public money were wasted
14 Jul 2026,30 mins
Counter-terrorism police take over Ann Widdecombe investigation
The former conservative minister was found dead at her home in Devon
13 Jul 2026,30 mins
Police not looking for other suspects over Ann Widdecombe murder
A 28-year-old man is being questioned over the politician's death
12 Jul 2026,16 mins
Ann Widdecombe attacked 24 hours before found dead
Police say investigation is moving at 'pace'
11 Jul 2026,16 mins
Murder inquiry launched into the death of Ann Widdecombe
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering the former government minister
10 Jul 2026,30 mins
Jersey assisted dying legislation is formally approved
Jersey will be the first part of the British Isles where assisted dying is legalised
09 Jul 2026,30 mins
President Trump declares the ceasefire with Iran over
The US President warns attacks on Iranian targets will continue tonight
08 Jul 2026,30 mins
Nigel Farage says he's resigning as an MP to trigger a by-election in which he'll stand
He is facing scrutiny over money and benefits he received before he became an MP
07 Jul 2026,30 mins
President Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review US striker's red card
Uefa said Fifa's decision left the integrity of the game at stake
06 Jul 2026,30 mins
Reform denies rules broken by Nigel Farage over ally benefits
Reform UK has denied rules were broken by Nigel Farage over benefits he received.
05 Jul 2026,16 mins
Author of major review of senior policing in England and Wales tells the BBC the service isn't good enough
Lord Blunkett says the police service in England and Wales isn't good enough
04 Jul 2026,16 mins
Three men are cleared of murdering the journalist Lyra McKee
She was fatally shot while observing unrest in Londonderry seven years ago
03 Jul 2026,30 mins
Court of Appeal rules that sentences handed to two teenagers for rape were unduly lenient
The teenage boys have now been given four years' detention
02 Jul 2026,30 mins
Two police officers are being investigated over the arrest and handcuffing of Henry Nowak
The officers arrested the student after he was fatally stabbed in Southampton
01 Jul 2026,27 mins
Sir Keir Starmer announces an extra 15 billion pounds of military spending
The Defence Investment Plan includes a greater use of drones and autonomous weapons
30 Jun 2026,30 mins
Andy Burnham sets out a vision to 'rewire Britain'
The likely next Prime Minister sets out his plan to extend devolution
29 Jun 2026,30 mins
England cricket captain Ben Stokes announces shock retirement
He made the announcement during the Third Test against New Zealand
28 Jun 2026,16 mins
Aid arrives in Venezuela
Cargo planes carrying aid for earthquake victims have begun to land in Caracas
27 Jun 2026,16 mins
Venezuela searches for earthquake survivors
Hundreds of people are confirmed to have died with tens of thousands still missing.
26 Jun 2026,30 mins
Venezuelan earthquakes, heatwave sweeps Europe
Two earthquakes in Venezuela have killed more than 160 people
25 Jun 2026,30 mins
NHS trust in Nottingham slated for maternity failings
Findings from the biggest maternity inquiry in the history of the NHS are released
24 Jun 2026,30 mins
High temperatures cause schools to close
Parts of southern England and Wales face a red warning for extreme heat tomorrow
23 Jun 2026,30 mins
Sir Keir Starmer resigns as Labour leader
Andy Burnham says he wants to replace Sir Keir
22 Jun 2026,30 mins