Starmer pledges growth but warns of 'no quick fix' after King's SpeechThere are measures to nationalise rail operators and speed up house building in Labour's first legislative programme since returning to power.3 hrs agoPolitics
Votes for 16-year-olds fails to make King's SpeechCommons leader Lucy Powell says the measure remains a Labour commitment for the current parliament. 2 hrs agoPolitics
Parents killed and two children hurt in house firePolice probe the cause of a fire which has killed a man and a woman and put two children in hospital.1 hr agoLancashire
Girl, 9, shot by motorcyclist may never 'speak or move properly again'Police release a CCTV image of a motorbike rider they are trying to trace over the shooting in May.13 hrs agoLondon
Health alert as temperatures to hit 30C this weekBut the warm temperatures will give way to cooler and wetter weather later this week.7 hrs agoUK
Votes for 16-year-olds fails to make King's SpeechCommons leader Lucy Powell says the measure remains a Labour commitment for the current parliament. 2 hrs agoPolitics
Family leave fresh emotional tributes for Jay SlaterNew messages and flowers are left near to where the teenager's body was found in Tenerife. 2 hrs agoLancashire
Falling clothes prices help keep inflation rate steadyThe cost of living rose at 2% in the year to June, in line with the Bank of England's target.11 hrs agoBusiness
Parents killed and two children hurt in house firePolice probe the cause of a fire which has killed a man and a woman and put two children in hospital.1 hr agoLancashire
Man who killed girlfriend in crash jailed for 10 yearsCameron Jones drove into a garden wall and left 25-year-old Demi Mabbitt lying injured in the road.4 hrs agoWales
'Adored' Royal Navy D-Day veteran dies aged 98George Winter, from Arborfield, in Berkshire, volunteered for the Royal Navy as a 17-year-old in 1943.5 hrs agoBerkshire
Amazon workers narrowly reject union in historic voteIf the GMB had won it would have been the first time Amazon recognised a union in the UK. 9 hrs agoBusiness
Man appears in court after men's remains found in suitcasesYostin Mosquera appears at the Old Bailey charged with murdering Paul Longworth and Albert Alfonso.8 hrs agoEngland
Lollipop man, 86, plans 'mad week in Benidorm' after retiringArthur Parker, 86, says he has "enjoyed every minute" of his 22 years as a lollipop man.6 hrs agoEngland
Watch/Listen
Labour's first King's Speech: What happened in 60 secondsThe new Labour government's plans were read by King Charles in a speech to Parliament.8 hrs agoPolitics
Is it a bird? Man scales street light to free seagullOnlookers cheer an as-yet unknown man climbs lighting in Glasgow to rescue a trapped bird.10 hrs agoScotland
The mountain area where Jay Slater search endedSpanish officials confirm a body found during the search for Jay Slater is that of the missing teen.1 day agoEurope
England fan admits Euro winners tattoo is 'bonkers'But Dan Thomas says he is confident the Three Lions will win at Euro 2028.1 day agoWiltshire
Features & analysis
From a buses bill to renter's rights - key points in King's SpeechSummary of the government's plans for the coming months which have been set out by the King in a speech to Parliament.7 hrs agoPolitics
Faisal Islam: Labour's plans are not a quick fix for UK economyIt will take well into next year before we see any impact on economic growth from these plans.6 hrs agoBusiness
What is the King's Speech and why is it important?Charles delivered the King's Speech as part of the State Opening of Parliament on 17 July 2024.9 hrs agoUK Politics
What does inflation mean?The rate at which prices are rising has fallen from record highs, meeting the 2% target.12 hrs agoBusiness
The streets with 56 burglaries and none solvedFigures suggest not one break-in on the residential street has ended up with someone punished.14 hrs agoWest Yorkshire
Latest updates
7 hrs agoHealth alert as temperatures to hit 30C this weekBut the warm temperatures will give way to cooler and wetter weather later this week.7 hrs agoUK
7 hrs agoWhat is conversion therapy and will it be banned?The government plans to ban practices aimed at changing people's sexual orientation or gender identity.7 hrs agoUK
7 hrs agoEx-Major General admits disgraceful conductJames Roddis is one of the most senior army officers to be court-martialled in the last 200 years.7 hrs agoUK
9 hrs agoHow has cancer changed King Charles's duties?The King has resumed public duties after a temporary pause following his cancer diagnosis.9 hrs agoUK
10 hrs agoWatch: King and Queen travel to Parliament in carriageKing Charles III and Queen Camilla travel in a horse-drawn carriage to deliver the King's Speech.10 hrs agoUK
10 hrs agoHow dangerous are XL bullies and how does the ban work?Rules restricting ownership of American XL bully dogs are in force in England, Wales and Scotland.10 hrs agoUK
1 day agoParts of UK could hit 30C but more rain to comeSummer will make a brief return to England on Friday before more showers roll in across the UK. 1 day agoUK
1 day agoShoplifting crackdown expected to be unveiledMeasures to target "low-value" shoplifting and the abuse of shop workers are due to be announced in the King's Speech.1 day agoUK
1 day agoCommunity chips in after farmer's potatoes stolenAn online funding appeal has raised £510 for farmer John Hardy after his produce went unpaid for.1 day agoUK
