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Burnham tells cabinet to tackle living costs at first meeting
The new prime minister chaired his first cabinet after announcing a cut to VAT on household electricity.
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Will AI help you do your job or replace you?
Artificial Intelligence companies make vast claims about their tools replacing human labour - our charts show what's happening.
BBC Technology
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Will AI help you do your job or replace you?
Artificial Intelligence companies make vast claims about their tools replacing human labour - our charts show what's happening.
The Guardian
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Tankers carrying Saudi oil turned back after Houthi threats; Trump claims US will hit Iran nuclear storage facility ‘pretty soon’
In a letter to shippers, the Houthis have threatened to attack any ships that load or discharge Saudi oilHouthis threaten to attack shipping tankers if they use Saudi Arabian ports on Red SeaLebanon’s president, Joseph A…
BBC News
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Iran war has cost US $37.5bn so far, Hegseth says
Some senators pushed back on Hegseth's funding request as he testified at a pivotal time in the war.
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The Guardian
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Health worker monitored for Ebola in London hospital after working in DRC
UK resident was evacuated from Democratic Republic of the Congo where there is an outbreak of the diseaseA humanitarian worker is being monitored at a specialist hospital in London after potential exposure to the Ebola v…
BBC News
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Tokyo urges men to wear shorts to work, but women say it's 'leg hair harassment'
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government wants workers to ditch the suit and tie for t-shirts, trainers - and shorts.
GOV.UK
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PM meeting with Prime Minister Tusk of Poland: 21 July 2026
The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk this evening.
Financial Times
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Trump vows to attack Iranian nuclear facility as Middle East war escalates
Goldman Sachs warns oil could jump to $120 per barrel if Strait of Hormuz remains ‘disrupted’
GOV.UK
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Ministerial Appointments: July 2026
The King has been pleased to approve the following appointments.
The Guardian
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Zelenskyy fires Ukraine’s army chief and offers Fedorov ‘prominent position’
After nationwide protests Oleksandr Syrskyi is to be replaced in reshuffle and popular defence minister returns to governmentVolodymyr Zelenskyy has fired Ukraine’s commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and offered a “pro…
Financial Times
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Zelenskyy replaces top Ukraine general after mass protests
President chooses 43-year-old Mykhailo Drapatyi to replace Oleksandr Syrsky in generational shift in Kyiv’s military leadership
GOV.UK
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FCDO Statement on Houthi threats against Saudi Arabia
An FCDO statement on recent Houthi threats against Saudi Arabia, including plans to impose a maritime blockade.
BBC News
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Chelsea sign Morgan Rogers for British record transfer fee of £117m
Chelsea's £117m move for Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers is a genuine transfer window shock - so how did they do it and what does it mean for the rest of the squad?
BBC News
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Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar set to become a minister in Burnham's government
It would mean Sarwar leaving the Scottish Parliament and his leader role, then taking up a seat in the House of Lords.
GOV.UK
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PM meeting with Prime Minister Sanchez of Spain: 21 July 2026
The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sanchez today.
Financial Times
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US Treasury sends warning to hedge funds over ‘tax alpha’ strategies
AMG shares tumble after officials question explosive growth of tax-loss harvesting investment techniques
GOV.UK
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Sussex joins Hampshire and Isle of Wight in prolonged dry weather
The Environment Agency has moved Sussex into a state of prolonged dry weather, joining Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
The Guardian
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Bill Gates foundation met with Jeffrey Epstein about 30 times, external review finds
Staff ‘raised on multiple occasions’ risks of tech mogul’s philanthropic body associating with disgraced financierA new external review commissioned by the Gates Foundation has found that there were “roughly 30 meetings”…
The Guardian
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Liverpool owner FSG in talks to sell 30% stake to Amit Bhatia consortium for £1.35bn
Bhatia resigns as a director of QPRMinority stake deal values the club at £4.5bnLiverpool’s owner is in talks over selling a minority stake to a consortium led by the former Queens Park Rangers co‑owner Amit Bhatia and…
BBC Technology
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Tech Life
Dogs have a great sense of smell. Now machines are being trained to sniff out odours.
BBC News
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Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top army commander after days of protests
Oleksandr Syrskyi is dismissed after backlash over the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
GOV.UK
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PM meeting with Prime Minister Jetten of the Netherlands: 21 July 2026
The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of the Netherlands Rob Jetten today.
The Guardian
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Andy Burnham urges cabinet to examine ‘all possible ways’ to tackle cost of living crisis
As new prime minister briefs cabinet on ‘cost of living government’, critics ask where money will come fromAndy Burnham is under mounting pressure to explain how he will pay for his policy pledges as he implored his new …
The Guardian
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Andy Burnham urges cabinet to examine ‘all possible ways’ to tackle cost of living crisis
As new prime minister briefs cabinet on ‘cost of living government’, critics ask where money will come fromAndy Burnham is under mounting pressure to explain how he will pay for his policy pledges as he implored his new …
GOV.UK
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Precautionary medical evacuation following a potential healthcare related exposure to Ebola
The UK government has worked with the NHS, the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and international health partners to medically evacuate a humanitarian worker who has been treating patients with Eb…
The Guardian
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Madeleine McCann’s younger brother Sean to swim for Scotland at Glasgow 2026
Freestyle swimmer eligible through father GerryMadeleine’s disappearance still under investigationMadeleine McCann’s younger brother, Sean, has been selected to represent Scotland in swimming at the Commonwealth Games in…
The Guardian
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France becomes first EU country to ban social media access for under-15s
Parliament votes to stop children using apps such as TikTok in policy championed by Emmanuel MacronFrance’s parliament has approved a bill banning social media access for children under 15, making it the first EU country…
The Guardian
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France becomes first EU country to ban social media access for under-15s
Parliament votes to stop children using apps such as TikTok in policy championed by Emmanuel MacronFrance’s parliament has approved a bill banning social media access for children under 15, making it the first EU country…
The Guardian
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Could the World Cup be back in the US as soon as 2038? Absolutely
Explosion in ticketing and hospitality revenue goes along with a Fifa desire to recoup lost TV income in future dealsAs is often the case, it has been left to Donald Trump to say the quiet bit out loud. “We have to do th…
GOV.UK
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The UK welcomes the inaugural meeting of the Syrian People’s Assembly: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Statement by Ambassador Kate Foster, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria.
The Guardian
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‘The explosion is what I remember’: man nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane recounts ordeal
Exclusive: Ljubisa Karović tells Guardian the fact that he lived to tell the tale is nothing short of a miracleIt is the explosion just before he was nearly sucked out of the aircraft that Ljubisa Karović remembers. The …
The Guardian
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‘The explosion is what I remember’: man nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane recounts ordeal
Exclusive: Ljubisa Karović tells Guardian the fact that he lived to tell the tale is nothing short of a miracleIt is the explosion just before he was nearly sucked out of the aircraft that Ljubisa Karović remembers. The …
BBC News
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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.
The Guardian
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Fiscal hawk or big spender – what kind of chancellor will John Healey be?
Diligent, popular, unexpected pick for the Treasury has been given a straitjacket – and the job of funding PM’s policy promisesOn the frequent occasions that John Healey would travel abroad as defence secretary, he was s…
The Guardian
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Fiscal hawk or big spender – what kind of chancellor will John Healey be?
Diligent, popular, unexpected pick for the Treasury has been given a straitjacket – and the job of funding PM’s policy promisesOn the frequent occasions that John Healey would travel abroad as defence secretary, he was s…
The Guardian
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Airbus to test folding wings for next generation of bestselling planes
Such technology solves problem of longer, thinner, energy-saving wings not fitting in airports around the worldAirbus has said it will test folding wings for the next generation of its bestselling planes, as the world’s …
Financial Times
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Saudi tankers reverse course after Houthi threats
At least four vessels make U-turns after warnings from Yemeni rebels, as fresh threat emerges to Red Sea shipping
BBC Business
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Carney looking at 'all options' as Trump announces 50% tariffs on Canada
The duties mark a major escalation in trade tensions between the North American neighbours.
The Guardian
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Houthis threaten to attack shipping tankers if they use Saudi Arabian ports on Red Sea
Warning to shipping companies, on top of Iran’s chokehold on strait of Hormuz, may severely affect Saudi oil exportsMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesYemen’s Iranian-aligned Houthis have warned shipping companies t…
The Guardian
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Where will Andy Burnham find the money to fund his spending pledges?
The new PM is already under pressure to explain how he will pay for his ambitious plans to remake BritainAndy Burnham has made lowering the cost of living his first major policy announcement in government, with an immedi…
The Guardian
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Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk sues US rival over ‘materially misleading’ ads
Danish pharma company says Eli Lilly using outdated trial data to make its weight-loss drugs appear more effectiveOzempic maker Novo Nordisk said on Tuesday it is suing arch US rival Eli Lilly over “false and materially …
Financial Times
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Ann Widdecombe died after being ‘struck 21 times with hammer’
Prosecutors set out details of what police said was a ‘targeted attack’ on 78-year-old former minister
Financial Times
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Bill Gates was warned about Epstein links by staff of his foundation
Independent review finds talks with late sex offender continued for more than three years despite concerns
BBC News
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Sackings, cabinet surprises and policies: Burnham's first 24 hours as PM
The new prime minister enters Number 10 in a flurry of activity - but he is still facing calls for a snap election.
The Guardian
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Burnham has forced greater clarity at Thames Water. Now he must choose
Bondholders are suddenly showing flexibility after 18 wasted months at ailing utility companyThames Water investors offer ‘golden share’ in bid to head off nationalisationWhat a difference a credible political threat of …
BBC Business
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Union plans rail strikes over train safety concerns
RMT says it has been in dispute with the rail operator since April, following the rollout of the 810 fleet.
BBC Business
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B&M fined £2m over serious food hygiene failings at Birmingham shops
Mouse droppings and gnawed food are found after inspections at three stores in Birmingham.
Financial Times
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Should testosterone be in Hegseth’s build-your-own-warrior playbook?
The US administration sees scientific evidence as an optional, flexible handmaid to the more vital business of masculinity
GOV.UK
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Secretary of State for Northern Ireland appointment: Sir Chris Bryant statement
Sir Chris Bryant sets out his priorities as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.
GOV.UK
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Statement from Ed Miliband on his appointment as Foreign Secretary
Ed Miliband outlined his priorities following his appointment as Foreign Secretary on 20 July 2026
GOV.UK
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Basildon Borough Council: Local Plan intervention letter
Local Plan Intervention Direction: letter from the Minister of State for Housing and Planning, Matthew Pennycook MP, to Basildon Borough Council.
BBC Business
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Three reasons why UK electricity prices are so high
The government has announced it will cut VAT on domestic electricity to zero but Britons still pay more for power than many other European nations.
BBC News
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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.
The Guardian
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Tick bites are on the rise in the US and UK. Here’s how to protect yourself
Experts share tips to avoid the blood-sucking pests that can transmit Lyme disease and other illnesses on to humansI won’t go into gory detail about the tick I found latched behind my ear approximately 35 hours after a h…
BBC News
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Brazil's Amazon sees sharp decline in size of area burned in 2025
The amount of land burned in the world's largest rainforest was the smallest since MapBiomas records began in 1985.
GOV.UK
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£20 million investment for hypersonic target to test air defence systems and boost British small businesses
British small businesses will help develop a hypersonic ‘clay pigeon’ target, a vehicle intended to represent threats capable of travelling at five times the speed of sound, under a new £20m investment announced today.…
The Guardian
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Ann Widdecombe was hit on head repeatedly with hammer, court told
Joshua Kerry appears at Westminster magistrates court charged with murder of former MP earlier this monthA man has appeared in court charged with the murder of the former MP and Reform UK spokesperson Ann Widdecombe.Josh…
BBC Business
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Lindt's Easter chocolate sales fall after price hike
The Swiss chocolate maker adjusts its strategy in response to weaker demand after its price rises.
The Guardian
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Big, brave Nige shows face in public again with aimless speech to a few mega-fans | John Crace
Reform leader’s recycled moanathon included digs at Kemi, the media, immigrants and new PM. But no questions, of courseIs it safe? Is it safe? For the past couple of months, Nigel Farage has been like Laurence Olivier in…
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