UK government to support 97 evacuated Coalsnaughton homes
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Regulator considers removing Easy Housing Association from social housing register
The Regulator of Social Housing says the small provider has failed to meet governance, financial viability and rent standards.
Brock Whiston wins breaststroke gold in Games record
The England swimmer took the women's SB8 100m breaststroke title in 1:22.05, with Uganda's Husnah Kukundakwe winning a historic silver.
Pension providers explore £1bn fund for UK science and technology firms
A consortium of major pension providers is considering a UK Scale-up Fund aimed at high-growth businesses and long-term returns for savers.
Lincolnshire charity receives £168,000 from environmental offence cases
Environment Agency enforcement undertakings linked to waste and water offences will fund Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust nature recovery work across the county.
Preeti Pawar reaches Commonwealth boxing quarter-finals
The Indian 54kg boxer beat Malawi's Deborah Mtenje by second-round stoppage and now faces Northern Ireland's Nicole Clyde for a medal place.
Reuben Ward wins Scotland gymnastics gold in Glasgow
The 21-year-old scored 79.650 in the men's all-around final, ahead of Canada's Felix Dolci and Australia's Jesse Moore at the Glasgow International Arena.
Norris wins Hungarian Grand Prix from pole
Lando Norris led the official Formula 1 result at the Hungaroring, with Max Verstappen second and Kimi Antonelli third on the podium.
Mayo ends 75-year All-Ireland football drought with victory over Kerry
Mayo defeated Kerry in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship final, ending a 75-year title drought and marking their first win since 1951.
Josh Kerr sets new mile world record at London Athletics Meet
British runner Josh Kerr achieved a new world record of 3:42.66 in the mile at the London Athletics Meet, surpassing Hicham El Guerrouj's previous mark of 3:43.13 set in 1999.
England defeat France 6–4 in record-breaking World Cup third-place match
England secured their best World Cup result since 1966 by defeating France 6–4 in the highest-scoring third-place playoff in tournament history, with Bukayo Saka scoring a hat-trick and Jude Bellingham adding a late winner.
UK bans support for Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps
The UK has announced a ban on support for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, designating it under a new National Security Act. The move follows recent threats to British targets and is part of a broader crackdown on proxy groups.
Cargo ship attacked off Hodeidah by unknown assailants
A cargo vessel was attacked by unknown armed assailants 30 nautical miles southwest of Hodeida in the Red Sea, prompting a distress alert and armed response. The incident occurred near a port under Houthi control, with a skiff approaching and opening fire before retreating to a larger vessel.
Rough sleeping is formally decriminalized in England and Wales following the repeal of the Vagrancy Act 1824 by the government of the United Kingdom
The Vagrancy Act 1824 has been repealed, ending the criminalisation of rough sleeping and begging in England and Wales.
UK to repeal 202-year-old Vagrancy Act
The British government will abolish the 202-year-old Vagrancy Act, which criminalised rough sleeping in England and Wales, replacing it with a new legal framework focused on preventing homelessness.
UK and Switzerland record highest June temperatures on record
The UK and Switzerland recorded their highest ever June temperatures, with Somerset reaching 36.7°C and Basel recording 38°C, prompting health emergencies and infrastructure strain across Europe.
Keir Starmer resigns as UK prime minister and Labour leader
Keir Starmer announced his resignation as British prime minister and leader of the Labour Party in a public statement outside 10 Downing Street on 22 June 2026. He will remain in office as caretaker until a new party leader is chosen.
Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election, triggering leadership speculation
Andy Burnham secured a decisive victory in the Makerfield by-election, winning 55% of the vote and a majority of 9,231, setting the stage for a potential leadership challenge to Keir Starmer.
UK and allies back civilian-led Sudan peace process
A U.S.-led coalition including the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Greece, Norway, and regional bodies endorses a civilian-led political dialogue for Sudan under the African Union, Arab League, European Union, IGAD, and UN facilitation.
Royal Navy Merlin HC4 crashes in Devon, three killed
A Royal Navy AgustaWestland AW101 Merlin HC4 crashed near Sourton Down, Devon, on 3 June 2026, killing all three occupants. The aircraft was operating from Yeovilton Royal Naval Air Station during a training exercise.
Hull City secure Premier League return after play-off final win
Hull City defeated Middlesbrough 1–0 in the Championship play-off final at Wembley, with Oli McBurnie scoring in stoppage time to secure promotion. The result followed Southampton's expulsion due to the espionage incident.
NATO conducts drone exercise at London Underground Charing Cross station
NATO conducts Operation Arcade Strike, a drone warfare exercise at an unused platform of Charing Cross tube station, to prepare for potential conflict with Russia by 2030.
Wes Streeting resigns as health secretary over loss of confidence in Starmer
Wes Streeting resigns as UK health secretary, citing loss of confidence in Prime Minister Keir Starmer following local election results. Andy Burnham is selected to contest the Makerfield by-election.
Sussex Police say they have recovered the bodies of three women off a beach in Brighton, England, and are working to identify the women
Sussex Police have recovered the bodies of three women from the sea near Brighton, England, and are continuing inquiries to identify them.