Burnham to promise 'more breathing room' for people in first speech as PM
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

The Labour leader will say he is "acutely conscious" of the UK's high turnover of prime ministers, as he becomes the seventh in 10 years on Monday.

Thames Water lenders preparing legal challenge in event of Burnham nationalisation
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

The BBC understands creditors would would pursue payment in full of the outstanding debts, in the multi-billions of pounds.

Russia launches major ballistic missile attack on Ukrainian cities
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

Eight people die and dozens are injured as several cities are hit by missile and drone attacks, while Kyiv continues its own assault on Russian infrastructure.

Tate brothers arrested in US as further UK charges take total to 59
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

The Crown Prosecution Service says it has requested their extradition from the US, while their lawyer says they are innocent.

US soldier killed and one injured after Iranian attack in Iraq
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

The US military reports another death a day after two of its soldiers were killed in Jordan.