Sam Fender and Olivia Dean have made British chart history as their collaborative single "Rein Me In" officially becomes the longest-running Number 1 single of all time by a British act. Clocking an incredible 16 non-consecutive weeks at the summit since its debut in June 2025, the track has broken a 32-year-long record previously held by Wet Wet Wet’s 1994 smash hit "Love Is All Around." The historic achievement draws the duo level with Canadian star Bryan Adams' legendary 1991 run, leaving them just two weeks shy of matching Frankie Laine's 1953 all-time record of 18 weeks at the top.
The massive success of the track has been fueled by its universal appeal, with Fender celebrating the milestone by praising Dean's contribution for adding an alternative narrative that opened the floodgates. Former record-holders Wet Wet Wet also offered their warm congratulations, expressing pride in having held the British record for over three decades and welcoming the passing of the torch to two exceptional contemporary talents.
Beyond the historic battle at the summit, the UK singles chart saw notable climbs across the board. Alabama country singer Ella Langley reached a personal best as her breakout hit "Choosin' Texas" jumped four places to land at Number 5. Meanwhile, a wave of football-adjacent anthems surged ahead of England’s upcoming World Cup quarter-final match against Norway. Oasis’s classic "Wonderwall" climbed to Number 11, while Shakira and Burna Boy's official tournament track "Dai Dai" hit a new peak at Number 13, and the iconic "Three Lions" leaped 14 spots to Number 21.
Rising star Sienna Spiro also enjoyed a highly successful week, securing three tracks in the top standings following the release of her debut album, with "Material Lover" holding strong in the Top 20 and "Die On This Hill" vaulting to Number 19. Additionally, dance act ANOTR reached a new peak with "Talk To You" at Number 14, Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'" returned to the Top 40 for the first time in 16 years, and current album chart-topper Madonna secured her 74th Top 40 single with "Danceteria."
