Day Headlines in Politics News: 2026-07-16
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British Steel taken into public ownership to protect 'vital' UK supply (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-16 07:34:47)
The Scunthorpe steelworks has been officially nationalised under new government powers passed this week. -
UK economy returns to growth in May (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-16 07:19:17)
The modest growth reverses a slight contraction that had been seen the previous month. -
Starmer pledges 'cast-iron support' for Ukraine on final visit as PM (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-16 07:05:02)
The prime minister will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv later on Thursday. -
Can Andy Burnham solve the UK's housing crisis? (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-16 05:00:04)
BBC Verify has looked at the scale of the housing challenge facing Burnham when he becomes PM.