Harry and Meghan’s UK Return Sparks Fresh Security Debate
Ravec previously concluded that because Prince Harry was going to be an infrequent visitor to the UK, his security needs would be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Earlier on Thursday, Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the couple's security arrangements were a "private matter". Burnham, who does not decide about security for the Royal Family, added:
Track irregularity found before Lewes derailment
Image source, BBC / Oliver Whitfield-Miocic Image caption, Recovery work is continuing after a train left the tracks near Lewes By Katy Austin Transport correspondent and Patrick Barlow South East A defect was found on railway tracks in East Sussex at the site where a train derailed leaving 30 injured, a report says. Initial findings
UK backs Ukraine ‘100%’, Burnham says after Russian drone warning
The UK has been one of Ukraine's biggest international supporters since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022. The Ministry of Defence said the UK was "committed to providing the equipment Ukraine needs to defend itself against [Russian President Vladimir] Putin's illegal invasion". Two British companies are known to have built drones supplied to
Trump Threatens to Bomb Oman Over Iran Talks
President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman - a US ally - if it "gets in the way" of his administration's own talks with Iran, Fox News reports. The US and Oman have been negotiating separately with Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway that is vital to the global economy. It
Russia says seven killed in largest Ukrainian drone attack of 2026
At least seven people have been killed in Russia after what officials called the "largest-scale" attack launched by Ukraine this year. Some 822 drones were used - 600 aiming for Moscow, according to its regional governor who said the Russian capital had suffered "one of the most massive drone attacks in recent memory". A warehouse
Jason Arday death called ‘a tragedy on so many levels’
Andy Burnham has described the death of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday as "a tragedy on so many levels", as he called for a "moment for reflection". Arday was found dead at an address in Battersea, south London, on Friday afternoon. "It's not a moment for any rushing to judgement. It's a moment for reflection
Disposable barbecue sales temporarily banned across Great Britain
A total of 1,017 wildfires have been recorded in England and Wales this year, according to data shared by the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC), which matches last year's record. Disposable barbecues "cannot be considered a safe product" in the current conditions and they "must not be made available for sale either in store or
UK’s Hottest Day: Fifth Heatwave Peaks at 38.1°C
Thousands of homes in east London and Essex are still experiencing a complete water outage or low water pressure, almost a week after a series of pipes burst in South Woodford. Thames Water has repeatedly apologised for the outage and said it expects to have supplies restored by Friday. The heat is proving to be
Three safe ways to view a solar eclipse without glasses
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, A colander can be used to view the eclipse, as well as a pinhole viewer or a pinhole projector With most online orders not able to arrive in time and shops running out of stock, it may be too late to buy eclipse glasses for Wednesday evening. But you
UK summer 2026 set to be hottest on record, Met Office says
Image source, PA Wire By Rachel Foley BBC Weather and Mark Poynting Climate and Science reporter This summer is on course to be the UK's hottest since records began, according to the Met Office. Only average conditions are needed for the remainder of August to surpass the record set just last year. Provisional Met Office