More than 2,700 people may have died in exceptional May and June heatwaves in England and Wales
Posted on Monday July 13, 2026

An early estimate suggests more than 2,700 people will have died from heat-related causes during the UK's exceptionally hot weather in recent months.

Home secretary to set out plan to deport grooming gang leader
Posted on Monday July 13, 2026

Calls have grown to deport Rochdale grooming gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed after his release from prison.

At least 27 killed, 22 critically injured in Bangkok bar fire
Posted on Monday July 13, 2026

Firefighters arrived at the scene in the Chatuchak district to find patrons running through flames to escape.

Police say no suggestion of political motive in Widdecombe killing after new arrest
Posted on Monday July 13, 2026

Police say they are not looking for anyone else after a 28-year-old man was arrested in Rotherham, South Yorkshire.

Burnham set for No 10: BBC correspondents on what Trump, Putin and others will make of him
Posted on Sunday July 12, 2026

In the US, China, Europe, Russia and elsewhere, how is the UK's expected new prime minister regarded?