In a lecture, the ex-Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner - who is tipped to return to government later this month - also rowed in behind Andy Burnham's vision to rewire the British state20:00, 01 Jul 2026View 2 ImagesEx-Deputy PM Angela Rayner warned Labour against 'caution'(Image: Getty Images)Ex-Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has warned Labour will not defeat Nigel Farage with “caution” - as she called for bold action to take on Reform UK.In a lecture on Wednesday evening at the New Economics Foundation (NEF), the…

Nick Kyrgios became embroiled in a foul-mouthed row with a Wimbledon umpireTom Victor Senior Sports Journalist and Kasra Moradi Senior Sports Journalist20:11, 01 Jul 2026View 3 ImagesNick Kyrgios made his feelings very clear (Image: BBC)Nick Kyrgios returned to court at Wimbledon and risked a fine by swearing in a conversation with the umpire.The Australian was in men's doubles action on Wednesday alongside Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan and expressed his frustrations during the second set of their encounter against Marcelo…

Alex Verdu Munoz, 26, was found dead in a healthcare unit at Strangeways prison a day before a scheduled court appearance19:53, 01 Jul 2026View 3 ImagesValerie Freer (Image: PA)A man charged with the murder of a Cruft's dog breeder took his own life at Strangeways, following claims of "numerous threats from other prisoners" against him, according to a recent report.Alex Verdu Munoz, aged 26, was discovered deceased in a healthcare unit just one day prior to a planned court hearing.He had been accused of the murder of Valerie…

England have made it through to the last 16 of the World Cup after beating DR Congo, with Harry Kane scoring twice in the second half to secure a 2-1 win for the Three Lions19:24, 01 Jul 2026Updated 19:32, 01 Jul 2026View 2 ImagesHarry Kane was England's saviour(Image: Getty)England have progressed to the last 16 following victory over DR Congo, courtesy of a second-half fightback spearheaded by Harry Kane. The Three Lions' captain was forced to step up after the interval, with his side trailing following Brian Cipenga's…