The Reform UK leader says he wants an “establishment versus the people by-election” but Labour calls it a “circus”. ...
Day: July 8, 2026
Chris Mason: Farage attempts to seize back the agendaChris Mason: Farage attempts to seize back the agenda
His aim throughout the forthcoming campaign is to clearly frame this by-election as “the people versus the establishment”. ...
US launches strikes on Iran after tankers hit in Strait of HormuzUS launches strikes on Iran after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz
The US says the strikes are intended to impose “heavy costs”, while Iran warns it will “take decisive measures” in response. ...
Amber heat-health alerts in effect as UK set for one of longest-lasting heatwaves since 1976Amber heat-health alerts in effect as UK set for one of longest-lasting heatwaves since 1976
Temperatures are set to rise as high as 36C (97F) for parts of southern England this week. ...
‘Extreme’ marine heatwave expected for parts of UK‘Extreme’ marine heatwave expected for parts of UK
Scientists fear that high sea temperatures could have wide-ranging consequences for marine life. ...