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  1. Chris Mason: Starmer ally takes swipe at Burnham's first big policy

    Sir Keir Starmer's former right hand man Darren Jones says Andy Burnham's VAT cut is unfunded.
  2. London-based civil servants offered move to No 10 North in Manchester

    London-based civil servants willing to move north have been told they will be offered relocation packages, the BBC understands.
  3. Ann Widdecombe was hit on head repeatedly with hammer, prosecutors say

    Joshua Kerry, 28, from Rotherham, in South Yorkshire, is charged with her murder and appeared in court.
  4. Row escalates in Ukraine over army chief's future

    Protesters are demanding Oleksandr Syrskyi be removed and former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov reinstated by Friday.
  5. US launches fresh strikes on Iran, as Trump warns of retaliation for deaths of soldiers

    Iran says it has hit two ships in the Strait of Hormuz as well as targets in Bahrain and Jordan.
  6. Parts of the UK move closer to drought

    Eight areas across England are now in prolonged dry weather – the stage before drought.
  7. Thames Water announces hosepipe ban for 10.1 million

    The water company said the three heatwaves contributed to the ban.
  8. Lebanese army says troops deploying in 'pilot zone' after Israeli withdrawal

    A US-brokered agreement should see Israeli troops pulling out of a small part of Lebanon occupied during their conflict with Hezbollah.
  9. Russian warship carried out firing exercise off Plymouth coast

    The Neustrashimy's live-fire exercise took place in international waters and lasted for 30 minutes.
  10. Trump slaps 50% tariffs on Canada and Carney vows to 'intensify' trade talks

    The duties mark a major escalation in trade tensions between the North American neighbours.
  11. Boy who inspired organ donation law in NI gets new heart after 8-year wait

    Dáithí's family posted on social media on Tuesday to say that he was "at the beginning of his recovery".
  12. VAT to be cut from household electricity bills in October

    Homes will save around £45 a year through the cut announced on Andy Burnham's first full day as prime minister.
  13. Who's in Andy Burnham's cabinet?

    An in-depth look at which Labour MPs have been appointed to cabinet roles by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham
  14. Angela Rayner: Labour's working-class warrior bounces back

    The potential contender to replace Keir Starmer is now back in the cabinet under Andy Burnham.
  15. Evan Davies: Why the new PM will find it so tricky to unite Britain

    Is there any common ground left?
  16. 'I made £100,000 of TikTok sales in one day': The business of live shopping

    Buying on social media livestreams is fast becoming regular consumer behaviour for many.
  17. Your tips on getting a fussy child to eat, and six recipes they might love

    Want to avoid battles over broccoli and squabbles over spinach? We've asked you for your advice on how to cope at mealtimes over the summer holidays.
  18. Does Scotland have the helicopters it needs to fight wildfires?

    A devastating wildfire burning in the Cairngorms has entered its seventh day, as helicopters battle to help stop the spread of the flames.
  19. Bumblebees are struggling in UK heatwaves - but you can help them

    The furry bodies of UK bumblebees are specially adapted for cold weather - making heatwaves a struggle.
  20. Misleading posts about Trump at World Cup final viewed by millions

    Some of the most viral posts focus on US President Donald Trump and Spain's wonderkid Lamine Yamal.
  21. The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks

    The BBC hears from people about the risks and rewards of investing in technology shares.
  22. Will the Tate brothers be extradited from the US to the UK?

    Andrew and Tristan Tate are set to face extradition proceedings in the US as British prosecutors issued 38 new charges against the brothers.
  23. Owners of viral TikTok blue lagoon warn people to stay away

    Visitors flocked to see the 30m-deep (100ft) turquoise waters during the Covid pandemic.
  24. Infantino's 'time is up' with Fifa, La Liga boss says

    La Liga president Javier Tebas calls for Fifa president Gianni Infantino to quit, and claims the governing body is "destroying the football industry".
  25. Dozens hurt in Bologna protests after man dies while being restrained by police

    Thousands of people took to the streets demanding justice for a Moroccan-born man who died on Sunday.
  26. Watch: 'My flat was turned into a brothel,' landlord tells BBC Panorama

    A Panorama investigation uncovers how organised gangs are exploiting the UK's private rental market.
  27. Thames Water lenders offer 'golden share' to head off nationalisation

    The water supplier's lenders are trying to prevent the company from being taken over by the Burnham government
  28. UK borrows less than expected in June but public finances remain a challenge

    Public finances for last month were better than expected but the UK is carrying major debt.
  29. Teenagers jailed for murdering 16-year-old in beach knife attack

    Kayden Moy was fatally wounded during a confrontation on Irvine Beach in North Ayrshire in May 2025.
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  31. Newscast

    Andy Burnham makes John Healey his chancellor as he assembles his cabinet.
  32. Who is the new PM?

    From Manchester mayor to prime minister; who is he and what does stand for?
  33. Infantino's 'time is up' with Fifa - La Liga boss

    La Liga president Javier Tebas calls for Fifa president Gianni Infantino to quit, and claims the governing body is "destroying the football industry".
  34. Keeper Martinez may 'step aside' from Argentina

    Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez says he is considering whether it is "time to step aside" from international football after his side's 1-0 defeat to Spain in the World Cup final.
  35. Bethell ruled out of The Hundred with knee injury

    England all-rounder Jacob Bethell, who was due to captain Birmingham Phoenix, is ruled out of The Hundred with a knee injury.
  36. The country that doesn't play football ... yet

    Nauru is the only nation to have never played an official international football match and hardly anyone there plays the game. Is that about to change?
  37. Bournemouth midfielder Scott rejects new contract

    Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott rejects a new contract amid growing Premier League interest in the England Under-21 international.
  38. Why was Hamilton penalised but not Leclerc? - F1 Q&A

    BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Hungarian Grand Prix.
  39. Why Newcastle are changing club badge

    Newcastle United supporters are set to vote on a new crest as the club look to change their badge for the first time since 1988.