• 11 minutes 19 seconds
    Burnham in Number 10 North | New Trump tariffs

    Prime Minister Andy Burnham will spend his first day in the new Number 10 North today, as he hosts a meeting of the National Economic Council.

    Also today, President Trump introduces new tariffs on 60 countries, the UK responds to threats from Iran, and a famous tailor sues for £550,000 after his wine goes "mouldy".

    Anna and Amanda have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

    24 July 2026, 5:00 am
  • 11 minutes 23 seconds
    Tax cuts for pubs and clubs | Gary Lineker calls for wealth tax

    Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a 20% cut to business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues.

    Burnham has also faced calls to introduce a wealth tax by famous faces including Gary Lineker, and to pause the early release scheme from prison.

    Also today, a date is set for former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro’s trial in the US, and airport drop-off fees rise by a third.

    Leah and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

    23 July 2026, 5:00 am
  • 10 minutes 38 seconds
    Burnham's "cost of living government" | Zelenskyy sacks head of armed forces

    In his first day as prime minister, Burnham promised to lead a "cost of living government”, but one of his early efforts to deal with the cost of living crisis has already come under scrutiny.

    Also today, President Zelenskyy sacks his armed forces chief days after his defence minister is dismissed, and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has asked for more money from Congress for the Iran war, admitting that it’s cost more than previous estimates.

    And finally, are shorts ever acceptable in the office? The debate has intensified in Japan as politicians in Tokyo encourage men to dress more casually at work.

    Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

    22 July 2026, 5:10 am
  • 11 minutes 3 seconds
    Burnham cuts tax on electricity bills | Newcastle legend Keegan dies

    Britain has a new prime minister, with Andy Burnham officially entering Number 10 yesterday.

    He has announced electricity bills will be cut, funded by the cancellation of the digital ID programme.

    We also found out who has been picked for the top jobs in his cabinet, with John Healey picked as chancellor, as Wes Streeting became defence secretary and Angela Rayner made a return too.

    Also today, a man is charged with the murder of Ann Widdecombe, the latest on the Iran war, and the Tate brothers appear in court in Miami.

    And finally, Newcastle and England football legend Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75.

    Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

    21 July 2026, 5:25 am
  • 11 minutes 24 seconds
    World Cup win for Spain | New PM for UK

    There's a new World Cup winner and soon a new prime minister.

    Spain are the new winners of the trophy, after beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time.

    While Andy Burnham collects the keys for No.10 later - he'll use his first speech as prime minister to promise 'more breathing room' on the cost of living crisis and a more 'stable and responsible' politics.

    Plus, Odyssey has had an epic weekend at the Box Office, already bringing in almost £200m worldwide.

    Anna Jones and Lucy McDaid discuss what news you need to know today, in just 10 minutes.

    20 July 2026, 5:00 am
  • 12 minutes 4 seconds
    Burnham to become Labour leader | Tuchel blames England team's 'DNA' | Trump accuses China of election interference

    Andy Burnham will become Labour leader today ahead of replacing Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister next week.

    Days after England’s bruising semi-final defeat to their bitter rivals Argentina, Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel has blamed the loss on something in his team’s “DNA”.

    Donald Trump has returned to one of his favourite topics - election interference - after accusing China of helping Joe Biden to defeat him in the 2020 presidential race.

    Spare a thought for teenagers who like scrolling through social media while sipping energy drinks.

    Weeks after it was announced teenagers under 16 will be banned from using apps such as Instagram and TikTok - the government has now said they will no longer be able to buy high-caffeine energy products such as Red Bull and Monster from April.

    Finally - people will be allowed to marry in places such as pubs, hot air balloons and their own homes in what the government is calling the biggest shake-up in wedding laws in nearly 200 years.

    Kamali Melbourne and Mhari Aurora have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

    17 July 2026, 5:00 am
  • 12 minutes 3 seconds
    England's World Cup heartbreak | Starmer's emotional farewell | Summer childcare costs rise

    Kamali Melbourne and Mhari Aurora have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

    16 July 2026, 5:55 am
  • 10 minutes 33 seconds
    England to face Argentina | Widdecombe killed in 'targeted attack' | T-Rex fossil sells for over $50m

    England are preparing for the latest chapter in their heated rivalry with Argentina - as the two countries face each other in the World Cup semi-final in Atlanta tonight.

    Police are exploring whether Ann Widdecombe’s last TV appearance on the day of her death formed part of the motive for the attack.

    Trump has backed down on a proposed 20% toll on ships using the Strait of Hormuz but a US blockade of Iranian ports has restarted.

    Meanwhile, the government has announced plans for an overnight social media curfew for 16 and 17-year-olds.

    Finally, a T-Rex fossil has sold for over $50m - the most ever paid for a dinosaur.

    Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

    15 July 2026, 5:20 am
  • 9 minutes 39 seconds
    Widdecombe death investigated as terror-related | UK in grip of 'firewave' | France to face Spain in World Cup semi-final

    Counter-terror police are now leading the investigation into the suspected murder of Ann Widdecombe after saying “new information and evidence came to light”.

    The US has carried out strikes on Iran for the third night in a row - while the UAE says at least one crew member died after Iran hit tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.

    Scientists and environmentalists have said the UK is in the grip of a “firewave” as the heatwave provides perfect conditions for wildfires.

    Meanwhile, Andy Burnham has effectively been confirmed as the next prime minister with 349 Labour MPs having now nominated him to replace Sir Keir Starmer.

    Finally, France face Spain at the Dallas Stadium in Texas in the first semi-final of the World Cup.

    14 July 2026, 5:05 am
  • 11 minutes 17 seconds
    Widdecombe murder arrest | England to face Argentina | UK heatwave warnings

    Sopy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

    13 July 2026, 5:15 am
  • 10 minutes 7 seconds
    Burnham 1 MP away from being PM | New vaping rules

    Andy Burnham is on the cusp of becoming the next prime minister after he secured the support of 322 Labour MPs on the first day of the nomination process.

    Also today, the latest on the Iran war, plans for new vaping regulations and a hosepipe ban.

    And finally, England football coach Thomas Tuchel is said to be frustrated by FIFA upgrading Jarell Quansah’s suspension from one match to two.

    Anna and Kamali have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

    10 July 2026, 5:30 am
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