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British Steel has come under public ownership to protect “the future of steel production” in the UK, the Government has announced. The Department for Business and Trade said the move was essential to maintain steel production at British Steel’s site in Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, to protect both the company’s future and UK supply chains. The announcement follows the Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Act 2026 receiving royal assent and becoming law. Commons Deputy […]

Patients have expressed concerns over the use of artificial intelligence transcription tools used during certain GP consultations. The patient champion, Healthwatch England, has called for regulators to establish best practice standards for the use of AI scribes. Doctors have been using AI transcription tools to help speed up note taking during consultations and they have been encouraged to roll out the use of the tools “at pace”. But a new […]

The number of 18-year-olds in the UK who have offers for undergraduate courses has hit a record high, Ucas figures show. Of the school leavers who applied by the January deadline, 99% are going into the results period having received at least one offer from a university or college. As of June 30, the final deadline to apply to up to five courses simultaneously, higher education institutions have made 1.3 […]

England’s World Cup dreams ended in a heartbreaking semi-final defeat to Argentina as Lionel Messi inspired a chaotic late 2-1 turnaround. A game that looked like it would go down in English football folklore instead ended in all too familiar despair as the dream of football coming home for the first time since 1966 ended in Atlanta. Anthony Gordon’s strike had England on the cusp of a first men’s World […]

England's arch rivals will face Spain on Sunday England's dream of a World Cup final is over. They've been beaten in Atlanta 2-1 by rivals Argentina after they scored two late goals in the 85th and 92nd minute. England's Anthony Gordon scored in the 55th minute but a late surge by Argentina has taken them through. Lionel Messi's side will now face Spain in New Jersey on Sunday. Published: 15/07/2026 […]

Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to give his “wholehearted support” to prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham, as he made his final appearance at the despatch box. The Prime Minister said he will “give my support privately if asked for, not publicly when not asked for”, as he faced his last Prime Minister’s Questions. He also thanked Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch for her “kindness” after the death of his brother and the […]

Thomas Tuchel does not feel burdened by England’s 60-year wait for World Cup glory and instead sees beauty in the enormity of Wednesday’s semi-final against historic rivals Argentina Thomas Tuchel does not feel burdened by England’s 60-year wait for World Cup glory and instead sees beauty in the enormity of Wednesday’s semi-final against historic rivals Argentina. The eyes of the footballing world will be on Atlanta as Lionel Messi and […]

Sir Keir Starmer will face his last Cabinet and Prime Minister’s Questions while Andy Burnham nears the Labour leadership finish line as nominations close on Wednesday. The outgoing leader will hold farewell talks with his senior ministers in Downing Street before taking his last Commons grilling at the despatch box at noon. Meanwhile, Makerfield MP and prime minister-in-waiting Mr Burnham will edge closer to No 10 as nominations for the […]

The boss of Thames Water has called for urgent clarity from prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham over his plans for the sector as he insisted the stricken utility could run out of cash within months unless a funding deal is struck. Chief executive Chris Weston told the Press Association Thames Water has enough funding until October and is relying on creditors for support as they battle to secure a rescue takeover […]