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Economy 3 Aug 2026, 15:25

Looser Mortgage Rules Open Door, But Risks Mount for Buyers

Regulators ease lending standards as first-time buyers face debt exposure

World 3 Aug 2026, 15:05

Starmer Government Faces Calls to Back Banned UK Band

Singapore's Massive Attack ban stirs debate over UK artists' free speech abroad

Economy 2 Aug 2026, 15:45

Petrol Prices Hit Post-Iran Crisis High, Squeezing Households

Unleaded tops 160p a litre as oil costs stay elevated, RAC data shows

UK Politics 2 Aug 2026, 15:25

Burnham Weighs Reversal on Jury Trial Limits in England

PM signals instinct to restore trials scrapped under predecessor's justice reforms

Economy 2 Aug 2026, 15:05

Starmer, Reeves Order Spending Discipline Ahead of Budget

Joint memo urges ministers to hold line as fiscal rules loom

Health 1 Aug 2026, 15:45

Parasite Cases Tied to Travel Test UK Border Health Checks

Cyclospora infections linked to overseas trips prompt screening scrutiny

Society 1 Aug 2026, 15:25

Unpaid Wage Claims Expose Gaps in UK Labour Protections

Ex-catering staff say enforcement failures leave low-paid workers exposed

UK Politics 1 Aug 2026, 15:05

Craig Inherits Mayoral Tax Fight as Manchester Chief

New Greater Manchester mayor faces Whitehall clash over income tax share plan

Tech 31 Jul 2026, 15:45

UK Police Expand Bid to Steer Teen Hackers From Crime

Cyber Prevent scheme targets boys at risk of criminal recruitment online

World 31 Jul 2026, 15:25

Whitehall Weighs Stance as Uefa Threatens World Cup Boycott

UK officials monitor Fifa dispute amid fears for English clubs and fans

Sports 31 Jul 2026, 15:05

FA's Chelsea Fine Tests British Football's Financial Policing

£10m penalty raises questions over enforcement consistency across the game

World 30 Jul 2026, 15:25

Starmer Weighs UK Response as Iran Strikes Rattle Markets

Whitehall assesses oil price risks to British economy after US action

UK Politics 30 Jul 2026, 15:05

Social Care Fix Reignites Tax Rise Standoff at Westminster

Jenrick presses Burnham to rule out levies as care overhaul takes shape

Tech 29 Jul 2026, 15:45

UK Ministers Weigh AI 'Kill Switch' Powers After US Bill

Whitehall reviews emergency shutdown authority as AI risks mount

Society 29 Jul 2026, 15:25

Drought Declared Across Half of England as Water Strain Grows

Environment Agency cites hot, dry spell hitting rivers, crops and household supplies

Tech 29 Jul 2026, 15:05

Data Centre Power Deposits Set to Test UK Growth Ambitions

Regulator's fee plan could add hundreds of millions in costs for AI infrastructure firms

Tech 28 Jul 2026, 15:45

UK Watchdog Eyes Own Action After Google's EU Fine

CMA reviews competition rules as Brussels fines Google €890m over apps

Health 28 Jul 2026, 15:25

Type 2 Diabetes Surges Among Young Women, Straining NHS Response

Doctors warn rising cases in women in their 20s expose gaps in early screening

Society 28 Jul 2026, 15:05

Free Morning-After Pill Scheme Reshapes Access to Emergency Care

Pharmacy rollout since October signals shift in how NHS delivers women's health services

Health 27 Jul 2026, 15:45

NHS Rollout of MS Mobility Drug Raises Access Questions

Fampridine approval offers hope to thousands, but strict eligibility limits reach

Society 27 Jul 2026, 15:25

Jewish Students Report Rising Fear on UK Campuses

Universities face scrutiny as students describe hiding identity amid abuse

Tech 27 Jul 2026, 15:05

Starmer Faces Pressure Over UK AI Safety Rules After OpenAI Hack

Westminster weighs tighter oversight as autonomous AI attack raises alarm

UK Politics 26 Jul 2026, 15:45

Lewisham's Immigration Stand Sets Up Legal Clash With Whitehall

Council's refusal to aid Home Office raids tests limits of local authority power

UK Politics 26 Jul 2026, 15:25

Burnham's Northern Focus Tests Traditional Westminster Governing

Critics question whether regional approach can address national challenges

Sports 26 Jul 2026, 15:05

Ramsay-Peaty's Near Miss Raises Questions for British Swimming

Emotional setback at Commonwealth Games prompts scrutiny of GB training pipeline

Sports 23 Jul 2026, 07:18

Record Fees for English Midfielders Signal Shift in Transfer Market

Anderson and Rogers sales highlight rising value of homegrown talent

Sports 20 Jul 2026, 15:45

Football Mourns Kevin Keegan, Icon of an English Golden Era

Tributes pour in from Newcastle to Liverpool as former England captain dies at 75

Sports 15 Jul 2026, 15:45

England Chase 1966 Echoes as Argentina Semifinal Looms

Three Lions eye historic World Cup breakthrough against holders Argentina

UK Politics 12 Jul 2026, 15:05

Reeves Frames Handover to Burnham as Test of Economic Stability

Chancellor tells BBC she will leave successor a stable economy, urges clear governing plan

UK Politics 10 Jul 2026, 15:05

Burnham's Path to No 10 Sets Up Rapid Labour Reset

Unopposed nomination signals swift transition as MPs push faster policy shifts

Sports 6 Jul 2026, 15:45

England's Azteca Win Reignites Debate Over Tuchel's Tactical Overhaul

Ten-man victory over Mexico shows squad depth amid World Cup pressure

Health 5 Jul 2026, 10:00

NHS Waiting Times Crisis 2026 — Waiting Lists Hit Record High

Over 7.5 million people are waiting for treatment, with an average wait of 22 weeks. Here is what the data sh…

Economy 5 Jul 2026, 15:45

Sick Days Cost UK Economy Billions, Ex-John Lewis Chief Warns

Business coalition urges employers to tackle workplace absence to boost growth

Health 4 Jul 2026, 15:45

Maternity Review Fallout Puts Starmer's NHS Pledge to Test

Resignation and racism findings pile pressure on ministers to act fast

Society 3 Jul 2026, 13:16

Bristol's Ultra-Low Emission Zone Expansion Approved: New Traffic Rules Take Effect January 2025

City council votes to extend environmental restrictions across greater metropolitan area in bid to improve ai…

World 3 Jul 2026, 15:45

Moscow's Kyiv Barrage Tests Britain's Air Defence Pledge

Largest Russian strike on capital prompts Westminster to review commitments.

Society 3 Jul 2026, 15:25

NHS Steps Scheme Ties Health Rewards to Daily Walking

Brendan Foster-backed initiative offers incentives for 30-minute daily walks

UK Politics 3 Jul 2026, 15:05

McSweeney Confession Deepens Doubts Over Labour's Reform Drive

PM's former strategist admits party was unprepared to govern after 2024 landslide

Society 2 Jul 2026, 23:15

Leeds City Centre Regeneration Project Reaches Milestone as Major Office Development Completes Phase One

New £450 million mixed-use scheme transforms historic quarter and attracts leading tech companies to Yorkshir…

Society 2 Jul 2026, 09:15

Leeds Council Launches Ambitious Net-Zero Strategy Amid Climate Commitments and Implementation Challenges

New £1.8 billion climate action plan targets carbon neutrality by 2030, but questions emerge over funding and…