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Andy Burnham to embark on cost of living tour through the UK
No 10 says the prime minister's plans will "give people some room to breathe", but opposition figures accuse him of "hypocrisy".
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Politics
Fifa criticises campaign to oust president Infantino
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Football
Killed a month after his wedding - why PC Andrew Harper's death touched so many
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England
Israel accused of weaponising archaeology at ancient West Bank sites
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Middle East
Perez Hilton faces long recovery after reports he self-harmed during livestream
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Culture
Australia is the planet's extinction hotspot, but one animal offers a glimmer of hope
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World
Kellie Bright to leave EastEnders after 13 years
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Culture

Sport headlines

Tielemans cameo against PSG hints at Man Utd future
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Man Utd
New season, new boss - will Alexander-Arnold be key figure at Real Madrid?
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European Football
Jaissle starts with win but not planning to 'smash locker room'
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Newcastle
Simpson avenges only loss in Williamson rematch
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Boxing
Athletes from bankrupt track league have now been paid - Johnson
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Athletics

Entertainment and TV

Latest news and must-see moments

Week-long celebration of Irish music and culture to come to a close
The All-Ireland Fleadh is coming to a close, with visitor numbers set to exceed expectations.
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Northern Ireland
Madonna pays tribute to 'genius, otherworldly' producer William Orbit
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Culture
Strictly dancers Ola and James Jordan separate after 23 years of marriage
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Culture
Siân Phillips to step back from acting aged 93 after memory issues
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Wales
Libertines' studio a financial 'disaster' - Doherty
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Kent
The Big Deal: Steph McGovern introduces 'The Apprentice for the art world'
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Media Centre
'I'd never been anywhere like it': Fleabag producer on why Edinburgh Fringe is vital
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Writers

Sounds like a laugh

Is there anything a dog won't eat? Joe Thomas and James Buckley discuss. Audio
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Sounds
Comedian and computer scientist Olga Koch tackles the thorny issue of love. Audio
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Sounds
A hilariously twisted coming-of-age saga from Catherine Bohart. Audio
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Sounds
Can you solve an inappropriate crush on your mother-in-law? Graham and Maria discuss. Audio
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Sounds
The '00s are back and Amy Annette is here to educate the next generation on it. Audio
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Sounds

Quizzes and games

Weekly quiz: Ed Sheeran got in trouble with the DVLA over which make of classic car?
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Suffolk
Only 10% of people got full marks last week - how will you score this week?
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Commonwealth Games
Which of these famous faces found fame at the Edinburgh Fringe?
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BBC Bitesize
See if you have what it takes to tackle a Victorian exam paper
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Bitesize
You have 60 seconds - can you complete the word search in time?
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Bitesize

BBC Ideas brainteasers

Food and recipes

Meal ideas, cooking tips and more, updated daily to keep you inspired

Prep-ahead recipes that will see you through the week
Whether you're prepping for lunch or dinner, these brilliant recipes will see you through the week.
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Food
Mary Berry's easy Victoria sandwich
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Food
Should we be drinking chia water? A dietitian explains
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Food
The Magnum croissant and other food trends of summer 2026
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Mackerel festival should celebrate cabbage instead, say animal rights activists
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Wales

Money

Thousands of young people missing out on money they don't know about
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Wales
Cashing in on SpaceX: 'Every chance I get, I'll sell a little more'
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Technology
The homeowners selling up for a life on the water
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West Yorkshire
We turned down corporate cash to keep festival in the family
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Derbyshire
What are my rights if wildfires affect my holiday? Audio, 56 minutes
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Sounds

Health and wellbeing

From flip flops to fisherman's sandals: How to look after your feet this summer
They may keep your feet cool but some styles could be doing more harm than good.
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Health
Are the 'luteal uglies' a real thing?
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Health
Expert advice to get through the anxiety of exam results day
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Bitesize
'I've got a prosthetic nose for every occasion'
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Hereford & Worcester
Best friends with a 54-year age gap: The benefits of inter-gen friendships. Audio, 00:06:00
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Uplifting stories

Why this village hangs its underwear in the street
Organisers say tourists are often bemused by the display as they visit the annual event.
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Derbyshire
Real-life Wallace and Gromit go on motorbike 10k
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Kent
'Nothing short of miraculous': Waste workers help find winning lottery ticket
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Europe
What books did children in 1968 like borrowing from the library? Video, 00:01:35
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Archive
Running topless because I'm proud of my scars. Audio, 27 minutes
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Sounds

Insight and analysis

A closer look at the week's stories

Why there's a row about standing up while drinking in central London
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London
He's been frozen on Everest for 30 years, now 'Green Boots' may finally be coming home
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Asia
Digital cameras and wired earphones are back - and 'a bit more real'
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Culture
Life as a Wag in the transfer window
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Premier League
Hunter Biden speaks to Paddy O'Connell in Newsnight exclusive. Video, 30 minutes
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Watch a selection of standout clips from across the BBC

Discover more to watch and listen to

A look back at Paul Heaton at the BBC over the past four decades
From The Housemartins to The Beautiful South, enjoy this selection of standout performances from the prolific singer-songwriter.
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Mark Steel visits the Viking town perched on the edge of Britain
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Sounds
Jodie Comer stars in a drama about real-life killer John Christie
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An epic tale of a changing Britain, seen through the eyes of four friends
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The 'ghost town' that was once one of the wealthiest in the world
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Around the UK

The top stories from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Banksy works cost public almost £150,000
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England
Sturgeon hasn't spoken to Murrell since he was jailed for embezzling SNP funds
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Scotland Politics
Family 'devastated' as hit-and-run driver who killed boy, 13, to have early prison release
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Wales
Week-long celebration of Irish music and culture to come to a close
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Northern Ireland
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