Fifa says 'nobody is selling football' as it responds to backlash over World Cup investment plan
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

Football's governing body Fifa plans to continue the consultation process after Uefa threatens to boycott World Cups.

Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax
Posted on Thursday July 30, 2026

The prime minister says the move will give power to "every postcode" but critics say the plans lack detail.

Satellite images show impact of heatwaves and drought on UK landscape
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

BBC Verify's analysis indicates “vegetation stress” in many areas, which may affect wildlife and farming.

Anthropic's Claude AI escapes tests to hack three organisations
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

It comes just days after rival OpenAI said rogue AI agents had breached other firms' networks.

Sainsbury's agrees to sell Argos for £120m
Posted on Friday July 31, 2026

Under the terms of the deal, Argos will still operate in Sainsbury's shops, sell Habitat products, and offer Nectar points.