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Angela Rayner rules out rent controls in England
Angela Rayner rules out rent controls in EnglandImage source, Getty ImagesByJames GregoryPolitical reporterPublished9 minutes agoHousing Secretary Angela Rayner has said Prime Minister Andy Burnham is not looking at bringing in rent controls in England.She told BBC Breakfast that changes made through the Renters' Rights Act, which came into effect in May, were "already having a significant impact on the market".She added that controls which had been implemented in some areas of the UK over the p...
Britain in Iran's crosshairs: How regime 'space rocket' puts London in range - as mullahs renew threat against UK after RAF Fairford was used for Trump's bombing raids
Britain in Iran's crosshairs: How regime 'space rocket' puts London in range - as mullahs renew threat against UK after RAF Fairford was used for Trump's bombing raidsSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy IMOGEN GARFINKEL - SENIOR FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 09:16, 24 July 2026 | Updated: 09:18, 24 July 2026 e-mail View comments
Giant grass planted near Bucha may help clean Ukraine’s war-damaged land
Scientists in the Czech Republic are testing giant Miscanthus, a fast-growing perennial grass, to see if it can help restore Ukraine's war-damaged farmland. Backed by a NATO project, the research aims to remove pollutants from contaminated soil, improve soil health and eventually make the land suitable for farming again while producing biomass for renewable energy.
We live in Britain's driest village: Locals adopt 'Mediterranean lifestyle' after seeing no rain for a month as they use bath water to keep plants alive
We live in Britain's driest village: Locals adopt 'Mediterranean lifestyle' after seeing no rain for a month as they use bath water to keep plants aliveREAD MORE: Fourth heatwave of the year incoming next week with 30C highsSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy JACK FIFIELD and JAMES LINSELL-CLARK Published: 09:10, 24 July 2026 | Updated: 09:12, 24 July 2026 e-mail View comments
Weather tracker: more than 900 wildfires rage across Canada
Fires remain out of control in Northwest Territories and Ontario, while Argentina endures record night-time heatRecent hot, dry weather in Canada has triggered hundreds of wildfires across the country. As of Wednesday, more than 900 were burning, scorching about 3m hectares of land. While fires have broken out in several provinces, the greatest concern is in the Northwest Territories and Ontario, where several remain out of control.Poor air quality has been reported across affected regions, with...
Failed Egyptian asylum seeker who raped schoolgirl, 14, says he cannot be deported because he is bisexual
A failed asylum seeker who raped a schoolgirl has claimed he cannot be deported back to Egypt because he is bisexual. Karam Majdi was jailed for seven years in May 2018 after being convicted of raping the 14-year-old following a six-day trial at Brighton Crown Court.Majdi, a student who was living at an address in Seafield Road, Hove, at the time of his arrest in 2017, met the schoolgirl at East Croydon station before travelling to a nearby hostel, where he raped her.Now, the 27-year-old has tol...
Tourists evacuated from British holiday hotspot as wildfires engulf area
French authorities have ordered the total evacuation of a coastal holiday hotspot near Bordeaux as wildfires continue to ravage the area. Boats have been sent to rescue holidaymakers on the Cap Ferret Peninsula.French President Emmanuel Macron said he had requested help from the European Union as the country's battle against wildfires intensifies.He said: "France has requested the activation of the European Union's civil protection mechanism." TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say President Macr...
Heatwave and online shopping drive up retail sales in Great Britain
Hot weather and World Cup fever help defy analyst expectations of decline, with sales volumes up 1% in JuneOnline sales accounted for the highest level of retail sales in five years last month as record hot weather spurred a rush for air conditioning, outdoor products and clothing.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the volume of retail sales in Great Britain grew 1% month on month in June, as the hot weather and a World Cup retail rush defied analyst expectations of a 0.3% decline. Co...
Motorists face fines and driving bans after 101 offences uncovered in major police crackdown
Dozens of motorists have been warned of prosecution after a major road safety crackdown across Kirklees uncovered serious offences.West Yorkshire Police revealed that 101 drivers were reported for offences during less than four weeks of targeted patrols on local roads.The operation, known as Operation Trimburg, was carried out by Kirklees Police and the Roads Policing Unit throughout July. Officers targeted several areas, including Dewsbury, Mirfield, Cleckheaton, Heckmondwike, Liversedge, Gomer...
State pension age could rise sooner for five million workers under Labour proposals
Around five million Generation X workers could see their state pension age pushed back by up to a year under Treasury proposals currently being considered in Whitehall.The Office for Budget Responsibility has been told that the planned rise in the state pension age to 68, currently scheduled for between April 2044 and April 2046, could instead be brought forward to between 2037 and 2039.Workers aged between 49 and 55 would be most affected.An independent review recommended accelerating the incre...
Princess Anne meets young Air Cadets during milestone visit to Northern Ireland
The Princess Royal travelled to Co Fermanagh on Thursday to mark a significant milestone for the Air Training Corps, which is celebrating 85 years since its founding.During her engagement in the county, Anne spent time with young air cadets drawn from across Northern Ireland.The visit saw the princess join RAF personnel and cadets at several locations of historical importance, where she learned about the service and sacrifice of those remembered there.It was a day that combined commemoration of...
France orders evacuation of Cap Ferret peninsula as wildfire spreads – Europe live
Evacuees have been told to leave the area before 10am, using hundreds of mobilised boats or the only road linking the area with the mainlandThousands of people have been forced to flee parts of south-west France amid worsening wildfires that prompted the authorities to order people to evacuate from the Cap Ferret peninsula along the Atlantic coast.Evacuees have been told to leave the area before 10am, using hundreds of mobilised boats or the only road linking the area with the mainland. Continue...
Czech Speaker's China Visit | Czech Firms Eye China Market
Marking the first official visit by a Czech lower house speaker in nearly seven years, a high-level delegation led by Chamber of Deputies Speaker Tomio Okamura is touring China, right as the two countries celebrate the 10th anniversary of their strategic partnership.The five-day trip spans Shanghai, Hangzhou and Beijing, centering on pragmatic cooperation in trade, tourism and corporate engagement. Czech enterprises, covering e-commerce, aerospace and renewable energy, gathered in Beijing for th...
Witnesses recount 'scary' NYC stabbing after suspect allegedly yelled 'Allahu Akbar' during attacks
Witnesses recounted the moments surrounding a pair of New York City stabbings being investigated as a possible hate crime, with one calling the scene the "scariest thing" she had ever seen.The suspect, identified as Raul Morales, 51, is accused of yelling "Allahu Akbar" while stabbing two men on Manhattan’s Upper West Side on Thursday afternoon, according to officials.The NYPD is investigating whether bias played a role in the attacks. One victim is Jewish, while the other is Asian, police said....
Manager's brutal reply to worker calling in sick with gastro
Manager's brutal reply to worker calling in sick with gastroManager refused worker's gastro sick dayReddit users slammed the response See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy JOANNA HYNDS FOR DAILY MAIL Published: 08:21, 24 July 2026 | Updated: 08:21, 24 July 2026 e-mail View comments
Let the gimmick begin! Burnham spends first day at temporary 'No10 North' office in Manchester after frantic clearout... amid fears of huge security bill
Let the gimmick begin! Burnham spends first day at temporary 'No10 North' office in Manchester after frantic clearout... amid fears of huge security billSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy JAMES TAPSFIELD, UK POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 08:14, 24 July 2026 | Updated: 08:14, 24 July 2026 e-mail View comments
'VAT is crucifying the industry': Pub landlords slam Andy Burnham's business rate move 'too little, too late'
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has unveiled a 20 per cent cut to business rates for pubs across England from April 2027, but publicans have warned the measure will do little to prevent more closures.Downing Street said the change would benefit nearly 32,000 hospitality venues, with the average pub expected to save around £1,100 a year.Landlords, however, said the relief comes too late to help many struggling businesses, with the sector continuing to face higher employers' National Insurance contrib...
Andy Burnham lambasted for 'disgraceful' silence on migrant crisis as 'mega dinghy' reaches Britain
Andy Burnham has been handed a scathing takedown by the Shadow Home Secretary for his "disgraceful" silence on the UK's migrant crisis.Speaking to GB News, Chris Philp hit out at the new Prime Minister for not saying a "single word" on the matter since coming into office on Monday.Mr Burnham's continued silence comes as the first "mega dinghy" has crossed the Channel into Britain, carrying a record number of illegal migrants.GB News exclusively revealed on Thursday that the vessel, carrying arou...
France orders evacuation of peninsula as hundreds flee wildfires by boat
France orders evacuation of peninsula as hundreds flee wildfires by boatImage source, Getty ImagesByCachella SmithPublished7 minutes agoAuthorities in France have ordered the evacuation of the entirety of the Cap Ferret peninsula (Lège-Cap Ferret) in the south-west of France, with hundreds of people escaping the area by boat. The tourism hot spot is being evacuated as firefighters continue to battle a wildfire that has raged in the Gironde region for days.The fire, which began on Tuesday in Saum...
Meghan, Harry and their children stayed at Princess Diana's childhood home during their UK visit, according to pro-Sussex People magazine - as they share snaps of European summer holiday
Meghan, Harry and their children stayed at Princess Diana's childhood home during their UK visit, according to pro-Sussex People magazine - as they share snaps of European summer holidaySign up to our Palace Confidential newsletter for FREE and we'll send you an exclusive article on the moment the Royal Family started to question Meghan's motivations. Get it HERE READ MORE: All the places Harry and Meghan could be visiting as they 'holiday in Europe'See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a P...