Reform UK plans to overhaul welfare system to save £50bn
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

The party's proposed changes were they to come to power include a replacement for the disability payments system Pip.

Major incidents across UK putting firefighters under 'incredible pressure', fire chief says
Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026

Major incidents declared across England and Wales with blazes in Stourbridge, Sandwell and Pershore.

Ariana Grande leaves problems at home as her tour hits the UK
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

The star plays the first of 10 dates in London, after which she will "step back" from public life.

Jason Arday death 'tragedy on so many levels' says PM
Posted on Saturday August 15, 2026

Andy Burnham says the former Cambridge professor's death is a "really sad, sad and sorry state of affairs".

Rescuers search for survivors of powerful Indonesia earthquake
Posted on Sunday August 16, 2026

Officials say a rapid assessment into the impact of the earthquake that destroyed hundreds of buildings and killed 47 is under way.