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Andy Burnham names 5 things he promises to do as prime minister

Andy Burnham gave a speech as he became Labour leader (Image: GETTY)Andy Burnham set out some key promises as he was confirmed as Labour leader today. The incoming prime minister listed five things...

Five big challenges facing Andy Burnham - and how he might tackle them

Ben ChuPolicy and Analysis correspondent, BBC Verify3 hours agoWhen Andy Burnham enters No 10 Downing Street, he will inherit some formidable and complex problems that successive prime ministers and...

Sadiq Khan among 26 new peers to enter the Lords

PA MediaJoshua NevettPolitical reporter16 July 2026, 17:32 BSTUpdated 1 minute agoLondon Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan is one of 26 new peers to be given seats in the House of Lords in one of Sir Keir...

Travellers urged to make one vital luggage check before going to Mexico

Packing for a holiday abroad often means throwing everyday essentials into a suitcase without a second thought. However, anyone travelling to Mexico is being warned that one item commonly used in the...

Best island for a holiday named - not Greece

It’s hard to beat an island holiday in the summer. Beach hopping, delicious food and swimming in crystal clear oceans is the perfect way to spend a few days - or even weeks. If you’re looking for...

I visited one of UK’s 'best places to live' with thriving high street and beautiful abbey

This charming town was named the best place to live in the South West (Image: Amy Jones)I visited the charming UK town that has been named as one of the best places to live - and I instantly felt at...

Huge boost for UK expats as Spanish tax rule 'quietly forgotten'

Brits looking to move abroad, whether it’s to retire or as a digital nomad, have often looked at Spain as the ideal destination as it offers close proximity to the UK and plenty of sunshine.Plans...

Heat-health alerts issued as Met Office warns 32C to hit UK - full list of 7 areas

The UKHSA has issued seven yellow heat-health alerts for England, as the Met Office warns the warm weather is here to stay.The alerts are going to be in place from 9am tomorrow, Tuesday, 14 July,...

Inside Ann Widdecombe's Dartmoor home: 'You don't see another human being for days'

Ann Widdecombe in the then-newly renovated kitchen at her home on Dartmoor. She bought the 1950s house, surrounded by spectacular scenery, in 2008 (Image: Steven Haywood)This piece was originally...

'I visited popular Cotswolds village but locals say tourists always miss the best bit'

This village is the Cotswolds is one of the most popular to visit - but tourists always miss out (Image: Amy Jones)The Cotswolds are one of the most famous regions in the UK, attracting thousands of...

Traditional seaside resort named one of UK's worst coastal towns with 'run-down seafront'

Clacton-on-Sea boasts a pleasure pier and arcades (Image: Cristian Mircea Balate via Getty Images)There is no better way to enjoy a British summer's day than with a traditional trip to the seaside....

UK's 'best place to live' is pretty market town packed with 80 independent shops

The pretty town with lots of independent shops (Image: Adam Gerrard / Daily Express)One charming market town in Hampshire doesn't force you to pick between countryside, coast or city. Here, you get...

Met Office announces new record broken as third heatwave batters UK

Temperatures have exceeded 34C today for the eight day this year, the Met Office has announced, setting a new record for the highest number of days in a calendar year to reach or exceed 34C. The...

UK heatwave to last even longer than expected as Met Office issues update

Temperatures are expected to reach 35C this week as the UK prepares for what could be its longest heatwave in 50 years. The heatwave is set to last longer than expected, with Thursday and Friday...

Thousands sign 'too hot to work' petition as 36C heat hits UK and 'no legal cap'

Need to know: call for legal maximum working temperature amid UK heatwaveA petition calling for a legally enforceable maximum working temperature of 25C has been launched as Britain faces its third...