England handed reality check by Ghana but remain in strong position after 0-0 draw
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

England's drab performance against Ghana is no cause to panic – but it will not have struck fear into their rivals, writes Phil McNulty.

Watch: Football fans celebrate in Ghana after England denied victory
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

Ghana correspondent Thomas Naadi reports from Black Star Square in Accra.

Hundreds of schools plan closures ahead of red heat alerts
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

The temperature topped 34.6 C in Wisley, England, on Tuesday while Scotland and Northern Ireland saw their hottest days of the year.

The UK's summers are getting hotter - but how prepared are we?
Posted on Tuesday June 23, 2026

Based on current trends parts of the UK are set to see 40C summers regularly within a couple of decades.

Burnham likely to replace Reeves if he becomes PM
Posted on Wednesday June 24, 2026

Rachel Reeves would be offered a more junior cabinet role, the BBC understands.