Andy Burnham says he would preferably not want a ‘single prisoner’ released early - UK politics live
The prime minister says the prison early release scheme crisis shows he’s someone who had ‘never taken no for an answer’In his pooled TV interview, Andy Burnham repeated the point he made in his Faceb
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11.08.2026
Axe stamp duty? How Andy Burnham could change property tax
The new PM could bring in revenue for social care or defence with a land levy or by reforming council taxResidential property is the largest store of wealth in the UK, and has long been a target for t
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11.08.2026
Hard work or humour? Take the British values quiz
Poll finds consensus on what makes people proud to be British but deep divisions on issues such as immigrationYou may think it’s a commitment to buying a round, the ability to chat at length about the
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11.08.2026
Driver who broke the sound barrier to attempt another land speed record in Utah
British driver Andy Green will try to beat his own record, set 20 years ago, with a hydrogen-powered carThe first – and only – person to break the sound barrier in a car hits the track in Utah this we
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11.08.2026
Trump reportedly hid in catering container to board secret flight in Turkey amid Iran threat
Elaborate ruse was used to transport president to military flight from Air Force One in JulyDonald Trump departed on a secret military flight from Turkey to Britain last month when the White House sai
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11.08.2026
Consumer confidence at near two-year high as World Cup and UK holidaying lift summer spending
Barclays says survey shows people feel more secure in jobs and have more leeway to spend on non-essentialsBusiness live – latest updatesConsumer confidence hit its highest level in almost two years in
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11.08.2026
Tuesday briefing: To drill or not to drill – Burnham’s first big climate test
In today’s newsletter: As we enter our fifth summer heatwave, Andy Burnham’s government is looking at what the UK should do with its remaining North Sea oil and gasGood morning. What a difference a ne
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11.08.2026
Rush to find solar eclipse glasses as UK high street stocks run short
Some online shoppers may have left it too late to order – but you can view partial eclipse indirectly without specsA frantic rush is on across the UK to find the right kind of protective eyewear ahead
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10.08.2026
Record 230 people reach UK on single boat after crossing English Channel
The government has accused people smugglers of 'cramming' migrants onto 'unseaworthy vessels' and putting lives at risk.
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10.08.2026
Wildfires bear down on homes in Canada’s Okanagan region
A fast-moving wildfire in Canada’s British Columbia province has forced thousands of people from their homes.
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10.08.2026
Fast-moving Canada wildfire doubles in size forcing thousands to flee homes
The Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia, still considered "out of control", has spread to more than 36 sq miles (95 sq km).
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09.08.2026
Navy says it is spending 25% more time monitoring Russian vessels around UK waters
Warning of increased activity as patrols spent 21 days in July shadowing Moscow’s ships in Dover Strait and North SeaThe Royal Navy has warned of increasing Russian activity around the UK’s waters aft
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09.08.2026
The influencers taking on far-right leader Nigel Farage
The UK media has been accused of giving far-right leader Nigel Farage an easy ride
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08.08.2026
British Columbia issues evacuation orders ahead of fast-moving wildfires
Authorities warn residents to be prepared to leave their homes as fast-moving wildfires spread across western Canada.
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08.08.2026
One of UK’s best fossil collections sold overseas in ‘loss to the nation’
Exclusive: Lack of funds left British museums unable pay eight-figure sum for collection, which went to Abu Dhabi institutionOne of the most important collections of UK Jurassic fossils ever compiled
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08.08.2026
Arron Banks ‘hired private detective’ to look into journalist who investigated Reform UK
Asked whether he targeted reporter who investigated party finances, Brexit campaigner says: ‘When you live by the sword, you die by the sword’The prominent Reform UK member and Brexit campaigner Arro
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08.08.2026
The Bond effect? How MI6 fascinates spy watchers around the world
Britain’s spooks take quiet satisfaction from survey ranking Secret Intelligence Service Europe’s top espionage agency MI6 has the swagger of James Bond; its French equivalent, DGSE, the complexities
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08.08.2026
Tate brothers’ lawyers urge US judge to release the two from Miami jail on bail
Andrew and Tristan Tate remain in jail as they fight extradition to UK to face charges of rape, assault and moreLawyers for Andrew and Tristan Tate urged a US judge on Friday to release the brother
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07.08.2026
UK politics: Labour minister denies Burnham ‘too blokey’ – as it happened
Home Office minister Anna Turley says PM is ‘authentic’ and praises video of him discussing bar snacks with John HealeyStreeting said it was “not OK” that the killers of PC Andrew Harper were eligible
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07.08.2026
July’s heatwaves kept UK shoppers away from high street
Visits down 3.8% after 6.2% fall in June, with many choosing to buy online instead, research for retail body findsShoppers stayed away from UK high streets during last month’s heatwave temperatures, w
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07.08.2026