New Statesman
Some polls now put Labour neck-and-neck with Reform. It may not last
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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 28.07.2026.
It displays 65 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
28.07.2026 ⇢ The day of the Japan earthquake and Burnham's apprenticeship handouts
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The morning began with ongoing coverage of the European wildfire crisis, as France and Spain braced for another 40C heatwave. Editors highlighted the 'crucial hours' for firefighters near Bordeaux and Madrid. By midday, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Japan dominated headlines, with multiple sources reporting people trapped inside a collapsed shopping centre. The story developed through the afternoon and evening, with the BBC and Guardian updating casualty figures—at least 100 injured and two confirmed dead—as searches continued overnight. Domestically, Andy Burnham's education and welfare policies drew attention. The Telegraph and Daily Mail reported a new policy offering up to £4,500 to parents on benefits for apprenticeships, while Labour MPs warned of rebellion over potential welfare cuts. The Guardian noted Labour's poll lead, but the Spectator questioned the 'Burnham bounce' sustainability.
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Temperatures are expected to soar past 40C in some regions as a heatwave builds, further hampering firefighting efforts.
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News | Barney Davis
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BBC
Firefighters race to control wildfires near Madrid and Bordeaux as another heatwave hits
Firefighters west of Bordeaux are reporting a relatively good night, with the fire stabilised – but not under control.
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New Statesman
Andy Burnham’s party has gained a 4 per cent lead over Reform. Can it hold?
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UK | Luke Alsford
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Emergency appeal comes after court upheld ruling blocking president’s order ahead of November midterms
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09:22⇢Burnham's Schooling of Blair
⌨Editors focus on Andy Burnham's education reforms and Labour's poll lead, with HuffPost UK and New Statesman covering the schools overhaul and Labour's 4% lead over Reform. The Telegraph reports Burnham ending Blair's university vision. Wildfires in France and Spain remain a major story, with BBC, Independent, and Daily Mail covering the crisis as a new heatwave approaches.
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Breitbart UK
For the first time in over two decades, the government of Austria has deported more people than it received new asylum applications, following pressure from the populist right. Figures released this month from Vienna have revealed that the first half
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BBC
Wildfire fight is 'David against Goliath' says French fire service, as new heatwave hits
A major wildfire is burning around nine miles from the outskirts of Bordeaux - although officials say the city itself is not yet under threat.
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Defense department updated database of casualties to list four service members deceased in ‘Overseas Operations’
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Breitbart UK
For the first time in over two decades, the government of Austria has deported more people than it received new asylum applications, following pressure from the populist right. Figures released this month from Vienna have revealed that the first half
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Militant group ‘Bash Back’, which has claimed a series of attacks, should be banned as a terrorist org, a former govt advisor has urged.
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The Guardian
New bridge makes it easier to dodge satellite surveillance, investigation argues, as Ukrainian president warns Russia is to receive 30,000 more North Korean soldiers
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News | Milo Pope
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BBC
Many people trapped inside Japanese shopping centre after earthquake, fire service says
One witness reported seeing the second floor of the mall collapse, after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit Kyushu island in south-west Japan.
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13:06⇢Japan Quake Traps Shoppers
⌨Editors focus on the Japan earthquake, with BBC and Metro reporting people trapped inside a collapsed shopping centre after a 7.1 magnitude quake. The French wildfire crisis continues, with The Independent reporting officials say the country is 'at war' as a new heatwave hits Bordeaux. Domestically, Labour MPs warn they will rebel if welfare is cut, and The Guardian reports Russia and North Korea finalising a road crossing that could serve as a Ukraine war supply route.
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Breitbart UK
Police are investigating after the leader of the Green Party shared an image of a guillotine in an alleged reference to Nigel Farage.
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The Paris stabbing suspect said Allah made him do it. So why do the authorities say there’s no Islamist motive?
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BBC
People trapped in Japanese mall after earthquake, with others reported missing at paper factory
One witness reported seeing the second floor of the mall collapse, after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit Kyushu island in south-west Japan.
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People trapped in Japanese mall hit by earthquake, with others missing after factory chimney collapse
One witness reported seeing the second floor of the mall collapse, after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit Kyushu island in south-west Japan.
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Memorials for the Republican senator to start in US Capitol as Israeli and Ukrainian leaders are set to meet with Trump
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Deaths expected as Kumamoto shaken by 6.8-magnitude quake, knocking out power and damaging buildings
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Deaths expected as Kumamoto shaken by 6.8-magnitude quake, knocking out power and damaging buildings
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Breitbart UK
German police have discovered what is believed to be a video confession from the terrorist who attacked the gay pride parade in Berlin on Saturday, in which he is reported to have pledged allegiance to the so-called Islamic State.
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Japan earthquake searches continue into night, with people missing in mall and collapsed factory
One witness reported seeing the second floor of the shopping centre collapse, after the 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit Kyushu island in south-west Japan.
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In mocking the genocide lie, the Eighties star has struck a blow for truth.
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18:23⇢Japan Quake Traps Shoppers
⌨Editors focus on the Japan earthquake, with BBC, Guardian, and Metro reporting people trapped in a collapsed shopping centre after a 6.8 magnitude quake. Domestically, multiple outlets cover Andy Burnham's new policy offering up to £4,500 to parents on benefits for apprenticeships. The Berlin Pride terror attack continues with Breitbart and Spiked highlighting the Islamist motive.
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BBC
Japan earthquake searches continue into night, with people missing in collapsed mall and factory
The quake with a magnitude of 6.8 hit Kyushu island in south-west Japan on Tuesday afternoon local time.
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Andy Burnham wants schools in England to offer technical education to children from the age of 14.
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BBC
Japan earthquake searches continue overnight, with people missing in collapsed mall and factory
The quake with a magnitude of 6.8 hit Kyushu island in south-west Japan on Tuesday afternoon local time.
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News | Milo Pope
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Kumamoto shaken by 6.8-magnitude quake, knocking out power and damaging buildings, as people remain trapped inside shopping centre
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