Temporary ban on sale of disposable BBQs over wildfire risk
Posted on Friday August 14, 2026

Single-use grills pose a "significant risk to the public" in current drought and heatwave conditions, the government warns.

Chris Mason: Where does this unorthodox by-election victory leave Nigel Farage?
Posted on Friday August 14, 2026

As expected, the Reform UK leader easily won the Clacton by-election but was nowhere to be seen after the result.

Trump asks Supreme Court to allow ballroom work to continue
Posted on Friday August 14, 2026

Forcing the US president to go "hat-in-hand to Congress" for permission would be "dangerous", the administration says.

Prisoners charged over attack on Sara Sharif's father
Posted on Friday August 14, 2026

Steven Sansom, 47, and Adam Watson, 39, are also charged with other offences relating to the Belmarsh Prison incident.

Eurovision proposes new rules to reduce political voting
Posted on Friday August 14, 2026

Organisers reportedly say politically motivated voting is "persistent" and is seen as "deeply worrying".