BBC News

1. Bayeux Tapestry arrives overnight at British Museum under police guard

   The famous artefact depicting events leading up to the Norman Conquest of England will go on display in September.

2. Former Tory minister Ann Widdecombe dies at 78

   Ann Widdecombe became a dominant pro-Brexit voice later in her career.

3. Burnham set to be next PM as 322 Labour MPs back him in first nomination tally

   The former mayor of Greater Manchester is unopposed in the race to replace Sir Keir Starmer.

4. Police investigate Reform donations, the Times reports

   The investigation is looking into donations made to Reform UK by the mother of the convicted fraudster George Cottrell, according to the Times.

5. UK bakes in 35C highs as heatwave to continue next week

   On Thursday, temperatures exceeded 34C for the eighth day this year, breaking the previous record of seven days in a calendar year.