Schools to offer technical subjects from age 14 in England, Burnham says
Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

The government wants pupils to take courses like AI and manufacturing which are linked to local jobs.

Fourth heatwave grips parts of UK with 35C forecast
Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

A fourth heatwave of the year is now under way for parts of the UK, with temperatures expected to climb into the mid-30s Celsius later this week.

Naga Munchetty to leave BBC Breakfast after 17 years
Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

The BBC One show's co-host will swap the TV sofa for the presenter's chair on Radio 5 Live Breakfast.

Odyssey translator writes scathing review of Nolan film adaptation
Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

The film has won rave reviews from film critics but a translator of Homer's work was less than impressed.

Zelensky to press Trump on air defences while in Washington
Posted on Tuesday July 28, 2026

Ukraine's leader is hoping to firm up US commitments to bolstering Kyiv's anti-ballistic missile defences, as Russia has escalated deadly attacks.