Burnham to give councils more powers to block vape and betting shops
Councils are to be given powers to stop betting and vape shops taking over their high streets under new plans announced by Andy Burnham. Local authorities will be able to…
Woman, 23, found dead in north London as six arrested on suspicion of murder
A murder investigation has been launched after a 23-year-old woman was found dead in a property in Islington, north London. Police were called at 09.33 am on Thursday 6 August…
Labour leads Reform in yet another poll days before Nigel Farage faces crucial Clacton by-election
Voters will cast their ballots on Thursday in a race in which the former Ukip leader takes on Count Binface Labour has taken the lead over Reform in a fresh…
PM urged not to change scheme to stop PC Andrew Harper killers’ early release
Andy Burnham has been warned that changing the terms of the prisoners’ early release scheme so PC Andrew Harper’s killers are kept behind bars would force another spate of early…
John Lewis managing director Peter Ruis quits job after less than three years
The managing director of John Lewis has quit the job after less than three years in charge of the British department store chain, as the company faces “really tough” trading…
British defence startup building missile interceptors hits £2.5bn valuation – just two years after launching
Cambridge Aerospace develops interceptor systems to use against drones A British defence firm founded only two years ago has attained a valuation of £2.5bn ($3.4bn), following a funding round which…
Ex-PE teacher who hit children with golf balls ordered to do unpaid work
Scotland social affairs correspondentPublished10 August 2026, 13:47 BSTUpdated 1 minute agoA former PE teacher has been ordered to carry out 300 hours of unpaid work for violent attacks on teenage…
The rise of the ‘mega-dinghy’: Why Channel crossing tactics are changing
A staggering 230 people crossed the Channel in a single boat on Monday, eclipsing a record of 165 set just last month. Home affairs correspondent Holly Bancroft takes a closer…
British couple held in Iran end hunger strike
A British couple jailed in Iran after being accused of espionage have ended their hunger strikes after 93 and 84 days respectively. Craig and Lindsay Foreman were arrested in January…
Mars Bar from 1991 found – and it’s 20g bigger than one from today
A 35-year-old Mars Bar has been found during a house clearance – and the discovery has gone viral amid claims it highlights the effect of “shrinkflation”. The chocolate bar with…