Farage's rivals rule out standing in Clacton by-election
Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026

The Reform UK leader says he wants an "establishment versus the people by-election" but Labour calls it a "circus".

Chris Mason: Farage attempts to seize back the agenda
Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026

His aim throughout the forthcoming campaign is to clearly frame this by-election as "the people versus the establishment".

US launches strikes on Iran after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz
Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026

The US says the strikes are intended to impose "heavy costs", while Iran warns it will "take decisive measures" in response.

Amber heat-health alerts in effect as UK set for one of longest-lasting heatwaves since 1976
Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026

Temperatures are set to rise as high as 36C (97F) for parts of southern England this week.

Why replacing leasehold may be easier said than done
Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026

The government wants to abolish leasehold, but replacing it could prove far more complicated