The former health secretary on why he thinks Labour is failing – but not finished
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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 18.06.2026.
It displays 107 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
18.06.2026 ⇢ The day of the Makerfield by-election and Burnham's leadership challenge
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The day was dominated by the Makerfield by-election, framed as a referendum on Andy Burnham's bid to challenge Keir Starmer for Labour leadership. Polls closed in the evening, with outlets reporting Burnham had secured enough nominations to trigger a contest. The New Statesman broke the nomination story, while the Evening Standard highlighted Londoners facing a £1k tax rise under Burnham-backed plans. The US-Iran deal continued to unfold: Trump threatened to restart bombing and blockade if Iran did not comply, while Iran announced Strait of Hormuz fees and the US lifted its naval blockade. A shocking incident at a UK zoo saw a three-year-old boy thrown into a crocodile enclosure, leaving him critically injured; the zoo owner's wife reportedly jumped in to rescue him. England's World Cup win over Croatia remained in the news, with a sexism row over Emma Hayes' kitchen-set analysis and Tuchel's anthem complaint.
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A new study finds that hundreds of lives have been saved since school-age girls were offered the HPV jab in 2008.
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Iran deal is in effect, White House says, as US officials reveal details of the agreement
The 14-paragraph memo includes an end to fighting, an agreement that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon, and a $300bn redevelopment package for Iran.
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The 14-paragraph memo includes an end to fighting, an agreement that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon, and a $300bn redevelopment package for Iran.
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Police have placed a cordon to separate far-Right supporters and far-Left campaigners from clashing outside the Oxford Union ahead of a debate featuring Tommy Robinson.
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The 14-paragraph memo includes an end to fighting, an agreement that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon, and a $300bn redevelopment package for Iran.
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Allies of the Prime Minister believe the Energy Secretary is poised to lead a wave of ministerial resignations if Sir Keir refuses to bow to Andy Burnham's demands to quit.
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Iran's nuclear programme, the main reason stated by the US for the conflict, is still to be negotiated.
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The Guardian
Trump signs Iran peace plan, claiming deal averts ‘worldwide depression’
Details of the 14-point agreement revealed as senior US officials claim ‘major win’ despite significant concessions to Tehran
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The fate of Iran's nuclear programme, a key reason cited by the US for starting the conflict, is still to be negotiated.
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06:09⇢Three Lions Roar in World Cup Opener
⌨The newspapers lead with England's World Cup victory over Croatia, with multiple outlets celebrating the 4-2 win and individual performances (Daily Mail, Evening Standard, Metro, Telegraph, Independent, Mirror). The Iran peace deal details continue to be covered (BBC, Guardian), but the sporting event dominates new headlines.
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Football | Louis Sealey
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US and Iran sign deal to end war with both sides committing to further talks over next 60 days
Donald Trump signed a hard copy of the 14-paragraph document on Wednesday at a dinner hosted by France's Emmanuel Macron.
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UK | Noora Mykkanen
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Trump and Iran's Pezeshkian sign deal to end war with further talks due in next 60 days
Donald Trump signed a hard copy of the 14-paragraph document on Wednesday at a dinner hosted by France's Emmanuel Macron.
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The former health secretary on why he thinks Labour is failing – but not finished
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Football | Ben Fleming
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Football | Chris Davie
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09:17⇢Peace Signed, Hormuz Fees Remain
⌨The newspapers lead with the US-Iran peace deal signing, with Trump and Pezeshkian signing a 14-paragraph agreement (BBC, Guardian, Independent). Iran still vows to charge Strait of Hormuz fees (Independent). Domestically, the Makerfield by-election is underway (Evening Standard, HuffPost UK), and England's World Cup win over Croatia is celebrated (Mirror) but overshadowed by a sexism row over Emma Hayes' kitchen-set analysis (Daily Mail) and Tuchel's anthem complaint (Metro).
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Football | Tom Olver
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Breitbart UK
The European Parliament passed legislation on Wednesday that is set to transform the way the bloc handles deportations, including by establishing return hubs in third-party countries outside the EU.
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Emily Schrader on why the US-Iran peace deal could prove disastrous.
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Hegseth warns US could reinstate naval blockade if Iran deal not upheld after Trump signs agreement
A 14-point document, signed by Trump on Wednesday, includes a $300bn plan for Iran's reconstruction - but key questions around its nuclear programme remain.
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The Guardian
Trump calls critics of Iran deal ‘jealous, bad people, or stupid’; Tehran says it will charge toll in strait of Hormuz after 60 days
The US president responded to critics of his deal with Tehran; chief Iranian negotiator says key waterway will ‘not return to prewar conditions’ after 60-day window
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US will restart military action if Iran does not uphold deal, says Hegseth
Pete Hegseth said the US is prepared to reimpose a blockade against Iran if it fail to fulfil its commitments under the agreement
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Moscow oil refinery struck in Ukraine’s biggest air raid on city since start of war
Kyiv says attack, which also forced evacuation at Russia’s biggest airport, was in response to strike on historic monastery
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12:53⇢Trump's Iran Ultimatum
⌨The newspapers lead with the US-Iran deal aftermath, with Trump threatening to restart bombing and blockade if Iran does not comply (Independent, BBC). Ukraine hits Moscow oil refinery in largest attack of war (Telegraph, Guardian). Domestically, Makerfield by-election and Labour leadership speculation continue (Evening Standard, New Statesman, Spectator).
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UK | Sam Corbishley
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Secretary of War said the decline of European NATO has mirrored the continent’s crisis of faith in itself and the open borders era.
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A refinery and a shopping centre were burning after almost 200 Ukrainian drones struck an area to the south-east of the Russian capital.
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UK | Sam Corbishley
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Bristol and Oxfordshire councils are desperate to clamp down on displays of patriotism during the World Cup.
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15:43⇢Drones Rain Oil on Moscow
⌨The newspapers lead with the largest Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow since the war began, hitting a refinery and causing fires (BBC, Guardian, Metro, Telegraph). Domestically, the Makerfield by-election and Labour leadership speculation continue (Evening Standard, New Statesman, Spectator).
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Iran says deal shows it did not bow to 'threat or pressure' as Trump hits out at critics
A 14-point document, signed on Wednesday by both sides, includes a $300bn plan for Iran's reconstruction - but questions around its nuclear programme remain.
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UK | Noora Mykkanen
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Vance says US will only release 'economic chokehold' on Iran if it changes behaviour as he defends deal
The US vice-president also says 12.5 million barrels of oil flowed through the Strait of Hormuz after the Iran deal was signed.
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A study has found that just 17 per cent see the growth of the Muslim population in the UK as a threat to British culture.
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US lifts naval blockade of Iran as Vance says 60-day period to reach final deal begins
The US vice-president also says 12.5 million barrels of oil flowed through the Strait of Hormuz after the Iran deal was signed.
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UK | Noora Mykkanen
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18:22⇢Crocodile Pit Horror
⌨The newspapers report on a shocking attack at a UK zoo where a man threw a three-year-old boy into a crocodile enclosure, with the child fighting for life (Telegraph, Daily Mail, Metro). The US lifts its naval blockade of Iran as a 60-day period for a final deal begins (BBC).
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US lifts naval blockade as Iran's supreme leader says Trump made deal 'out of desperation'
Mojtaba Khamenei says he initially disagreed with the agreement but allowed it go ahead after assurances from the Iranian president.
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Iran announces plans to bring in maritime fees for strait of Hormuz
Tehran says fees to cover cost of managing waterway will come into effect at end of 60-day negotiation period
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US Vice President JD Vance has spent the afternoon defending the Iran ceasefire deal to end a war he was never in favour of.
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Burnham plans to present the list to Starmer to encourage him to stand down without a contest
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23:33⇢Burnham's By-Election Gamble
⌨The newspapers focus on the Makerfield by-election and Andy Burnham's leadership challenge, with multiple outlets reporting polls closing and Burnham's hopes to return to Westminster (New Statesman, Independent, Daily Mail, Mirror). The US-Iran deal continues with Iran announcing Strait of Hormuz fees (Guardian) and the US lifting blockade (BBC). A shocking incident at a UK zoo where a boy was thrown to crocodiles is covered by Telegraph and Metro.
