Farage's rivals rule out standing in Clacton by-election
Posted on Wednesday July 08, 2026

The Reform UK leader says he wants an "establishment versus the people by-election" but Labour calls it a "circus".

Amber heat health alerts in effect as UK set for one of longest-lasting heatwaves since 1976
Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026

Temperatures are set to rise as high as 36C (97F) for parts of southern England this week.

Virgin Media fined after hanging up on customers trying to cancel contracts
Posted on Wednesday July 08, 2026

Millions of phone calls from customers were "likely mishandled" over nearly a three-year period, the regulator says.

Tom Holland on how getting Odyssey role was 'a real pinch-me moment'
Posted on Wednesday July 08, 2026

The Spider-Man star and other cast members talk about the hotly anticipated Christopher Nolan movie.

Nato allies announce £37bn for new missile project
Posted on Wednesday July 08, 2026

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will convene around a dozen leaders to discuss the programme in Ankara.