Sam Fender and Olivia Dean have made history on the Official Singles Chart as their hit collaborative track, "Rein Me In," claims its 15th week at the top spot. The monumental achievement draws the duo level with Wet Wet Wet’s iconic 1994 smash "Love Is All Around" for the joint most weeks spent at number one by any British single in chart history. Alongside this feat, the Polydor-released duet securing its return to number one locks in several other unprecedented milestones, including the joint longest consecutive run inside the Top 40 ever and the joint most weeks in the Top 10 for any non-Christmas single. It also officially holds the title for the longest consecutive Top 10 stay of any single released this century.
The upper ranks of the standings saw significant movement as Harry Styles wrapped up his record-breaking residency at Wembley Stadium. The live momentum propelled his single "American Girls" up five places to number three, while "Aperture" jumped four positions to reach number 23. This week also welcomes a brand-new summer anthem into the elite tier, with dance music duo Prospa and DJ-producer Cloonee earning their first-ever top-flight placement as "Free Your Mind" climbs to number 10.
Fresh talent is making waves further down the standings. Rising star Sienna Spiro celebrated the launch of her debut studio album, Visitor, as her latest single "Material Lover" reached a new peak at number 14. Close behind, Shakira and Burna Boy's official World Cup anthem, "Dai Dai," experienced a similar upward surge to land at number 17.
Singer-songwriter Shane Boose, recording under the moniker sombr, has earned his seventh Top 40 entry in just over a year with "My Body Isn’t Ready" debuting at number 30, a feat that simultaneously helped his older track "homewrecker" climb seven places to number 27. Pop artist Gracie Abrams also enjoyed a double chart victory; her track "Look At My Life" entered the charts for the first time at number 38, while her previous single "Hit The Wall" re-entered the fray at number 39. Finally, Manchester rapper Aitch achieved his 20th Top 40 milestone as "RMB (Ring My Bell)" climbed ten places to debut at number 40.
