Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said the change was "essential" for helping mayors "effectively deliver new homes".

Two police officers among seven killed in wrong-way car crash
Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026

PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough died after a car driving the wrong way down the A66 near Middlesbrough collided with a police vehicle.

Struggling households need more help with bills, energy industry says
Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026

Industry body Energy UK says the current support for households most in need does not go far enough.

Restriction zone scheme for offenders to start in October
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

Serious violent and sexual offenders may be confined to areas of just a few miles after leaving prison on probation.

Canadian PM calls Trump's fresh tariffs a 'miscalculation' after trade talks collapse
Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026

Canada's prime minister said he was "reluctantly" announcing retaliatory tariffs as he accused the US of starting a trade war.