Burnham and Polanski missing real AI question, says Newbury
As AI transforms work, Andy Burnham's trades pitch and Zack Polanski's UBI miss the deeper question about meaning and mental health, argues political correspondent Aaron Newbury.
Category : Policy
Healey tells ministers to prepare cuts for Burnham pledges
Chancellor John Healey has told Cabinet ministers they must be prepared to cut spending to fund Andy Burnham's new pledges, with the first Budget set for October 28.
State pension could be scrapped, replaced by lifespan fund
The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change has proposed scrapping the State Pension for a Lifespan Fund that ties retirement income to life expectancy.
Burnham's state pension tax trap: triple lock frozen
Rachel Reeves' tax exemption, backed by Andy Burnham, risks turning the state pension triple lock into a tax trap as the personal allowance stays frozen.
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Hundreds of thousands leave London as population falls
Hundreds of thousands left London in a year to June 2025, shrinking the capital's population for the first time in 37 years outside Covid, ONS data shows.
Alarm over unsafe imports entering UK via Manchester Airport
Fears have been raised that unsafe food and kitchenware imports are reaching UK consumers through Manchester Airport, after new figures showed failed checks.
Winter fuel payment cliff edge: some 66-year-olds miss out
Some people turning 66 this winter will miss the £300 winter fuel payment because of a June 27, 1960 birth-date cut-off, BBC's Moneybox has confirmed.
Northumberland campers urged to leave no trace
Northumberland sees record 11m visitors; council launches 'Love it Like it's Yours' campaign urging campers and motorhome users to leave no trace and use legal sites.
Cardiff Bay Park Revamp Creates Largest Outdoor Exercise Hub
The largest outdoor exercise area in any city park will be created at Cardiff Bay, featuring calisthenics, yoga, sports facilities, and wheelchair-accessible equipment, with work starting in August 2026.
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Guardian View on Kidulthood: Young Adults Priced Out
The Guardian editorial argues that soaring costs, particularly housing, are forcing young people to live with parents longer, delaying traditional markers of adulthood.
UEFA boycott puts FIFA U20 Women's World Cup at risk
UEFA's pledge to boycott FIFA tournaments over Gianni Infantino's plan to sell World Cup stakes puts the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup at risk of collapse with a 37-day deadline.
Northumberland Street works could last another month
The last stage of a long-running revamp for the North East’s busiest high street could take another month to complete, as Newcastle City Council hopes to finish by end of August.
Oxford University Press Apologises for 2003 Book on Shivaji After Court Case
Oxford University Press India apologises for unverified claims in 2003 book on warrior king Shivaji after court order.
Body of Bikram Lama repatriated to Nepal after 8 months
After eight months, the body of Bikram Lama, who died homeless in Sydney, will be repatriated to Nepal in coming days, a funeral director confirms.
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Ukraine to Replace Lenin Statue with Cossack Chief Mazepa
Kyiv proposes replacing a toppled Lenin statue with Ivan Mazepa, a Cossack leader who fought for Ukrainian independence, sparking debate on national identity amid decolonisation.
Child road casualties nearly 5 times higher in poorest areas
Official figures show child pedestrian casualties are nearly five times higher in England's most deprived areas than wealthiest, with 2,432 children under 16 killed or seriously injured last year.
Dunwich Beach Closed Due to Wildfire in Suffolk
Dunwich Beach in Suffolk has been closed as firefighters battle a major wildfire. Residents told to close windows because of smoke.
UEFA nations unite to boycott World Cup over FIFA plan
European football associations unanimously back a World Cup boycott in protest at Gianni Infantino's proposal to privatise the tournament, after an emergency UEFA meeting.
Fire chief urges Brits to go to pub over disposable BBQ risk
A fire chief has urged Brits to go to the pub instead of using disposable barbecues as wildfires rage on drought-stricken ground, with a Suffolk blaze the size of 140 football pitches.
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22 UK counties face rain on Friday, says Met Office
The Met Office says 22 counties in northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland will see rain on Friday, with temperatures cooling after heatwave conditions.
Hardknott Pass: UK's steepest road used by Romans and tanks
Hardknott Pass, one of the UK's steepest roads with a 33% gradient, was built by Romans, used for tank training, and now draws cyclists worldwide.
Husband's 'Horror Film Death' Widow Urges PM on Assisted Dying
Lucy Davenport, who witnessed her husband's agonising death despite 'gold standard' palliative care, has urged PM Andy Burnham not to delay assisted dying legislation.
Welsh Water to pay £44.7m for sewage spill failings
Ofwat fines Welsh Water £44.7m for serious sewage breaches, including £40.6m for spill reduction and river improvement.
Monkseaton mum helps nurdle clean-up from home
Lou Shackleton sources and distributes scaffolding mesh for bags to collect nurdles from North East beaches, despite her chronic illness.
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Fiona Phillips case pressures Burnham on care pledge
Martin Frizell says new PM Andy Burnham must follow through on social care reform after his landmark speech, or risk betraying millions.
Cardiff Council collects over £25m in rent in 3 months
Cardiff Council collected £25.8m in council house rent from April to July 2026, showing a 64% monthly increase, with income ringfenced for housing.
Trump warns Burnham over North Sea drilling
Donald Trump urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham to open up North Sea oil drilling, warning Britain faces serious energy problems without it. Trump said Burnham promised to open up, making UK wealthy.
Seven banned items for food waste caddies
New food waste bin rules in England ban seven items including packaging, oils, and liquids; incorrect items mean the caddy won't be collected.
Peak District renamed 'Peaq District' for Skoda ad
The Peak District National Park has temporarily renamed itself the 'Peaq District' as part of a promotional campaign with Skoda, sparking anger from campaigners over selling naming rights.
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AI Errors in Social Work Records Pose Serious Risks
AI transcription tools used by UK councils produce errors like false suicidal ideation and gibberish, risking care decisions, research finds.
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