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Thames Water lenders offer 'golden share' to head off nationalisation

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 5:30am
The water supplier's lenders are trying to prevent the company from being taken over by the Burnham government

Boy who inspired organ donation law in NI gets new heart after 8-year wait

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 5:15am
Dáithí's family posted on social media on Tuesday to say that he was "at the beginning of his recovery".

Boy who inspired organ donation law in NI gets new heart after 8-year wait

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 5:15am
Dáithí's family posted on social media on Tuesday to say that he was "at the beginning of his recovery".

Thames Water lenders offer 'golden share' to head off nationalisation

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 5:10am
The water supplier's lenders are trying to prevent the company from being taken over by the Burnham government

VAT to be cut from household electricity bills in October

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 5:07am
Homes will save around £45 a year through the cut announced on Andy Burnham's first full day as prime minister.

Lebanese army says troops deploying in 'pilot zone' after Israeli withdrawal

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 4:41am
A US-brokered agreement should see Israeli troops pulling out of a small part of Lebanon occupied during their conflict with Hezbollah.

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

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 4:00am
Sir Keir Starmer's former right hand man Darren Jones says Andy Burnham's VAT cut is unfunded.

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

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 4:00am
Sir Keir Starmer's former right hand man Darren Jones says Andy Burnham's VAT cut is unfunded.

India's 'cockroach' protest continues a day after police crackdown

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 3:44am
Delhi witnessed overwhelming violence on Monday, with at least 60 protesters wounded. Police said 118 of their men were also injured.

Does Scotland have the 'game changer' helicopters it needs to fight wildfires?

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 3:39am
A devastating wildfire burning in the Cairngorms has entered its seventh day, as helicopters battle to help stop the spread of the flames.

Bournemouth midfielder Scott rejects new contract

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 3:10am
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott rejects a new contract amid growing Premier League interest in the England international.

UK government borrowing falls in June

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 2:20am
Public finances for last month were better than expected but the UK is carrying major debt.

Why was Hamilton penalised but not Leclerc? - F1 Q&A

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 2:00am
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Man due in court charged with murder of Ann Widdecombe

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 1:26am
Joshua Kerry from South Yorkshire, is set to appear at Westminister Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.

A baby trafficking ring has been convicted - but what now for the babies?

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 1:12am
Nineteen people in Indonesia have been convicted for trafficking at least 34 babies, but the biggest question wasn’t answered in court - what happens to the children now?

Monkey abandoned in laundry bag on London bus

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 12:56am
A marmoset monkey is rescued by animal welfare officers on the 302 service in north-west London.

The country that doesn't play football ... yet

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 12:47am
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?

Northern Ireland's deputy first minster was 'floored' by news of Donaldson arrest

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 12:34am
The deputy first minister says people who worked alongside Jeffrey Donaldson are "floored, shocked and utterly repulsed".

Chris Mason: Cull of Starmer allies as new chancellor faces crunching spending choices

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 12:30am
The appointment of John Healey is particularly fascinating, writes BBC political editor Chris Mason.

VAT to be cut from household energy bills in October

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 12:20am
The announcement comes less than a day after Burnham became the UK's seventh prime minister since 2016.

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