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Drivers name M27 as UK's worst motorway as 'terrible' roadworks plague vital route
Roadworks on the M27 have caused so much frustration that drivers have named the Hampshire route the worst motorway in the UK.Just 56 per cent of motorists said they were satisfied with their experience on the 28-mile motorway, according to new findings from watchdog Transport Focus.The survey, which questioned more than 9,500 drivers, placed the M27 at the bottom of a league table covering England's major motorways and A roads. The motorway is an important route across Hampshire and the south o...
JP Morgan boss warns of ‘consequences’ if Burnham taxes banks
Higher taxes on sector could threaten plan for £3bn headquarters in London, says Jamie DimonBusiness live – latest updatesThe boss of JP Morgan, Jamie Dimon, has warned Andy Burnham against raising tax charges on banks, suggesting it could threaten plans to build its £3bn headquarters in London and drive investment away from Britain.The chief executive of the world’s biggest bank, who has a track record of criticising the UK’s bank tax surcharge, does not want to see the UK’s new prime minister...
Firefighters to remain at Arthur's Seat for days after cliff face burnt black in wildfire
Fire crews are expected to remain at the site of a large wildfire at Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh "for a couple of days" after flames tore through the grassland for the second time this summer on Sunday evening.Plumes of smoke could be seen as far as Fife as the fire broke out below Salisbury Crags in Edinburgh at 6.40pm, with flames still burning on Monday morning as areas were scorched black.Six fire engines were sent to tackle the fires overnight, with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confi...
Burnham charms Trump as President hails 'very good' first call on North Sea oil, trade and Iran… but so did Starmer
Burnham charms Trump as President hails 'very good' first call on North Sea oil, trade and IranSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy MARTIN ROBINSON, CHIEF REPORTER Published: 08:30, 21 July 2026 | Updated: 08:34, 21 July 2026 e-mail View comments
British tourists among at least 60 holidaymakers hospitalised with toxic gas poisoning after pump broke at Spanish hotel
British tourists are among at least 60 people who have been rushed to hospital with toxic gas poisoning after a pump broke at a Costa del Sol hotel swimming pool.According to a regional government official, the system broke when a circuit breaker on the pump, which injects chlorine and acid into the pool, appeared to trip.Children and elderly people were among those hospitalised. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say MORE FOLLOWS...Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter
Queen Camilla meets with victims of abuse at homelessness charity
Queen Camilla visited the Emmaus Norfolk and Waveney charity yesterday, touring its women-only residential centre at All Hallows Convent in Ditchingham, marking two decades of her patronage of Emmaus UK.The 79-year-old was welcomed by Sir Terry Waite, the former Beirut hostage who serves as president of the national charity, along with branch chief executive Cecile Roberts.Emmaus provides stable accommodation and therapeutic support within a community setting for those who have faced homelessnes...
PETER HITCHENS: Critics warn Andy Burnham will take us back to the 70s. But with low crime and plenty of jobs, many of us would welcome it
Some people are trying to attack new Prime Minister Andy Burnham by saying he wants to take us back to the 70s. I say be careful about that.
British Army unveils new autonomous gunships set to form 'ring of steel' around Apache helicopters in defence drive to increase firepower
The British Army has unveiled new autonomous gunships will form a “ring of steel” around Apache helicopters in hopes of increasing defensive firepower.The “wingman” drones were unveiled by a defence minister at the Farnborough International Airshow yesterday and are heavily armed to protect pilots flying traditional aircraft. Up to six of the large Thunder drones would fly low near the attack helicopters during combat.Aviators in command centres on the ground can control the fleet of drones from...
Why has Labour briefed against Ed Miliband – is it his success and popularity?
Tories, Reform, fossil fuel industry and some in his party lined up against net zero agenda as energy secretary“Whenever the Labour party feels a bit sad,” according to one close observer of the current government, speaking some months ago, “they wheel out Ed Miliband to talk about rooftop solar.”It might not have been literally true, but it often felt during Keir Starmer’s premiership as if energy secretary Miliband brought the sun. Unfailingly upbeat, with a simple message that was understanda...
Iran's army says drones target US base in Bahrain in latest operation
Iran's army said its drones targeted the Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain, a key facility linked to the US Navy's Fifth Fleet, during the 20th phase of what it called "Operation Lightning," IRIB state broadcaster reported on Tuesday. The military said Arash attack drones targeted locations where US forces were stationed at the base in several waves.
World Cup: Messi thanks Argentina fans but ‘wound will take time to heal’
Argentina were beaten 1-0 in the final by Spain in what has been rumoured to be Lionel Messi's final World Cup game.
Navy to commission submarine hunter Malvan as China, Pakistan expand underwater fleet
The Indian Navy commissions the anti-submarine warfare vessel Malvan, adding to its fleet. This new ship is the second of eight Mahe-class vessels being built domestically. The navy plans to induct eighteen vessels this year, including other specialized ships. These shallow water craft are designed to counter underwater threats near the coast. The commissioning occurs amid rising submarine activity from China and Pakistan.
China permits Philippines to move injured personnel from Ren'ai Jiao
The China Coast Guard said on Tuesday that China had permitted the Philippines to transfer injured personnel from the Philippines' illegally "grounded" vessel at China's Ren'ai Jiao in the South China Sea, out of humanitarian considerations.Spokesperson Jiang Lue said that on Tuesday morning, the Philippines used small shuttle boats to transfer the injured personnel from the illegally grounded Philippine vessel LT-57 to Philippine Coast Guard ship 9702.The China Coast Guard inquired and verified...
Burnham cuts VAT on household electricity bills; UK borrows less than expected in June – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsThe removal of VAT from electricity bills is positive but it does not address the scale of the problem that British households are facing, campaigners at the End Fuel Poverty Coalition have said.Simon Francis, coordinator of the group, said:Removing VAT from electricity bills is a positive statement of intent by the new administration. But it does not address the scale of what households are facing, with millions still left paying an unaf...
Ukraine's Naftogaz: Russia hits gas facilities for third day in a row
Ukraine's state oil and gas company Naftogaz reported on Tuesday that for the past three days, Russia has been "deliberately attacking Naftogaz gas production facilities" in Ukraine's eastern Kharkiv region.
Sherif claims second WTA title as Badosa retires injured in Iasi final
Mayar Sherif completed an impressive run on clay by lifting the Iasi Open trophy on Monday, after Paula Badosa was forced to retire injured during the second set of the final in Romania.The championship match, postponed by one day due to rain, ended
Man of his word: Pope Leo speeches declared human-authored by Australian AI detection tool
Maps of Hope has been certified by Proudly Human, a company led by former chief scientist, Dr Alan Finkel A collection of speeches and writings by Pope Leo XIV has been certified as human-authored less than two months after Leo declared artificial intelligence the greatest threat to humanity.Proudly Human, the Australian company spearheaded by Australia’s former chief scientist, Dr Alan Finkel, undertook a review of a collection of writings and speeches by the Pope, in collaboration with the pub...
Acropolis stabbing attack leaves two US tourists injured
Acropolis stabbing attack leaves two US tourists injuredSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ELIANA SILVER, SENIOR FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 07:26, 21 July 2026 | Updated: 07:29, 21 July 2026 e-mail View comments
Scientists catch orangutans behaving eerily like humans deep in Indonesian jungles
Orangutan mothers organise "playdates" between their children, similar to humans, a new study has revealed.Wild Bornean orangutans are traditionally the most solitary of great apes.But new research has found that mother orangutans plan ahead and arrange meetings so their young can play with other infant apes.Researchers analysed around 30,000 hours of observations, collected over 15 years, of 31 mother-and-young pairs in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say They d...
Belgium searches for new coach, Garcia steps down after World Cup exit
Rudi Garcia will leave his role as Belgium coach at the end of this month, after reaching a mutual agreement with the Royal Belgian Football Association to not extend his contract.The 62-year-old Frenchman guided the Red Devils to the quarterfinals at