Finance
VAT to be cut from household electricity bills in October
The announcement comes less than a day after Burnham became the UK's seventh prime minister since 2016.
Politics
Chris Mason: Cull of Starmer allies as new chancellor faces crunching spending choices
The appointment of John Healey is particularly fascinating, writes BBC political editor Chris Mason.
Sports
Cricket quiz: Can you name all eight teams in The Hundred?
The sixth staging of The Hundred starts on Tuesday, 21 July, which makes now the perfect time to refresh your knowledge.
Finance
Dad facing difficult summer as food donations plunge
Food banks and community larders are warning of an uncertain future.
Sports
Fake kits worth £18m seized by police during World Cup
Counterfeit football shirts worth over £18m were seized in the UK during the course of the World Cup because of safety c
Finance
Families skipping meals during holidays - charity
FareShare Sussex & Surrey says it is facing a "mountain" of need over the school holidays.
Entertainment
Chloe Fineman Says ‘SNL’ Boss Lorne Michaels Was at World Cup Match When She Called to Say She Was Leaving the Show
“Saturday Night Live” boss Lorne Michaels was a bit tied up when Chloe Fineman called to say she was leaving the show. “
World
Election voting advice from AI chatbots ‘inaccurate and unreliable’
Research during Hungary election shows AI recommended parties not running and gave highly volatile answers to identical
World
José Pizarro’s recipe for tomato and bread salad with boquerones
Spanish white pickled anchovies top this full-flavoured dish that’s easy to make and made for sharing In Spain, some of
World
Epidemics and Rage
Societies have always struggled with hostile reactions to health care workers during epidemics. Why?
Entertainment
Jon Stewart Says the World Cup Final Was the ‘Reverse Super Bowl’: ‘The Players Spoke Spanish and the Halftime Show Was in English’
On Monday night’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart gave his post-game thoughts about Sunday’s World Cup final ma
Finance
Merz Gets a Chance to Reset His Chancellorship After Ally Quits
The 48-hour firestorm that took down one of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s key parliamentary allies has given him a