Chris Mason: Burnham begins to sketch out vision but faces huge questions about policy
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

The new MP for Makerfield will give what his team has called "his first major leadership speech" on Monday morning.

Mum rescued from Venezuela rubble with newborn baby tells BBC how he helped her survive
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

The "miracle" rescue of 18-day-old baby Juan David is a symbol of hope in Venezuela after the devastating earthquakes.

White working-class children failed by education system, says inquiry
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

The inquiry spoke to thousands of young people and their parents, as well as hundreds of teachers.

Temperatures to drop this week but relief from heat may be short-lived
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Many will experience cooler air and some rain this week before a possible return to hot weather at the weekend.

Navy to build drone-equipped warships instead of replacing ageing destroyers
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

The government says it will invest in modern drone-equipped vessels in the upcoming defence investment plan.