Campaigners dismayed after Grenfell Tower bans probe is paused

PA A silent march in west London in memory of those killed in June Investigations into banning firms criticised in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry have been paused “to prevent any…

Starmer & Macron Clinch Migrant Deal

Starmer says ‘one in, one out’ migrant deal with France will begin within weeks

'One in, one out' sounds simple – but the migrant deal could be complicated

Details aside, the agreement is likely to encounter legal, political and practical obstacles.

Eighth defendant appears in court over fatal Talbot Green shooting

A 39-year-old woman has pleaded not guilty to murder following the death of a woman who was shot dead at a block of flats. Joanne Penney, 40, was found seriously…

Reform UK councillor calls man-made global warming a ‘hoax’

A senior Reform UK councillor has been criticised after claiming man-made global warming is a “hoax”. Bert Bingham, cabinet member for transport and environment at Nottinghamshire County Council, made the…

UK to return some small boat migrants to France within weeks

Kate Whannel Politics reporter Watch: PM says migrant return scheme to begin “in weeks” The UK will begin returning migrants arriving in small boats to France within weeks under a…

The secret of the perfect political slogan

Brian Wheeler Political reporter Getty Images Donald Trump did not invent the phrase but he made it his own Every political campaign needs a good slogan – a snappy phrase…

Yorkshire Water hosepipe ban ‘to last until winter’ says boss

Alex Moss BBC News, Yorkshire BBC Reservoir levels across Yorkshire are at a record low, according to Yorkshire Water A hosepipe ban which has come into force across Yorkshire is…

Iran could recover some uranium after US strike

Israel believes that Iran could potentially retrieve enriched uranium buried beneath one of the three facilities struck by US forces last month, according to a senior Israeli official. Speaking to…

Airlines angry at planned rise in Heathrow passenger charges

BBC The airport wants to demolish the building previously used as Terminal 1 Airlines have reacted angrily to Heathrow Airport’s plans to raise passenger charges as part of its investment…