Burnham courts farmers to rebuild trust after inheritance tax row
Andy Burnham is reaching out to farmers to rebuild trust after inheritance tax changes. Activists report a 'step-change' in dialogue, with no protest planned at this year's budget.
Andy Burnham is reaching out to farmers to rebuild trust after inheritance tax changes. Activists report a 'step-change' in dialogue, with no protest planned at this year's budget.
Households in 27 UK areas risk £300 fines this winter if chimneys emit excessive smoke under tightened Clean Air Act rules.
A government-ordered report reveals a sharp rise in economic inactivity and fit notes, prompting Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch to crack down on the benefits culture costing billions.
Experts say stop mowing when temperatures drop below 10C to protect lawns from winter damage and keep them healthy by spring.
The UK Government has issued official guidance on what to do in a radiation emergency, listing three immediate actions: go inside, stay inside, and tune in.
Octopus has shared seven tips to help Brits cut gas and electricity costs this winter, as Ofgem's energy price cap rises by 4% to £1,723 from October 1.
Sprinkling Parmesan over frozen fish fingers before air frying creates a crispy, golden crust and boosts flavour, according to home cooks on Facebook.
Parish council tax in England has doubled since 2013-14, with this year's 8.2% rise the second-highest on record, the Adam Smith Institute reports.
UK households are urged to bleed radiators before Thursday as Ofgem's 4% energy price cap rise takes effect October 1, pushing bills to £1,723.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has cast fresh doubt over Heathrow’s third runway plans, stressing Londoners’ views must come first, putting him at odds with Chancellor John Healey.
Communities Secretary Angela Rayner has announced a new £10million fund to help set up more community-owned businesses across England and revitalise high streets.
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald has called the Parades Commission's decision to allow an Orange Order parade on the Garvaghy Road 'utterly reckless', while a DUP MP insists residents have 'nothing to fear'.
Health Secretary Yvette Cooper backs the Mirror's campaign, pledging regulations next year to tackle unregulated cosmetic practitioners and botched procedures.
California Governor Gavin Newsom says Democrats avoid climate talk because they don't know how, predicts Trump's political end, and expects AOC to run for president in 2028.
Readers respond to Andy Burnham's alcohol in football stands plan, Eurovision inquiry, hedgehog crisps, crisp festival and a judge's language.
France is leading a push to exclude the UK from the EU's 'Made in Europe' policy, which could see British firms lose out on supplying low-carbon tech and electric cars to Europe.
England's 2026 sustainable farming incentive (SFI) ran out of money within six hours of opening, leaving farmers like Peter Hatley facing the reversal of environmental efforts.
The UK government should clarify its utility plans. A public-benefit company model could balance incentives and expertise better than nationalisation or privatisation.
Dr John Nkengasong says African governments need to overhaul outdated education systems and boost investment to harness the potential of the continent's young graduates.
Italy's government approved a decree capping newly arrived migrant students at 30% per classroom and banning burqas and niqabs in schools, sparking accusations of courting far-right voters ahead of next year's election.
Internal Syngenta records from US litigation show the company did not share certain paraquat health and safety data with the EPA, even as the US remains one of the world's last large markets for the weedkiller, which is banned in over 70 countries.
The Trump administration is removing 760,000 people from the ACA marketplace on fraud allegations, likely causing low-income Americans to forego healthcare, experts say.
The Home Office issued a record £66m in emergency security funding for mosques and related community sites in the UK after violent disorder spread in the aftermath of the Southport attacks in 2024.
Manchester Council approves a major revamp of Piccadilly Gardens to make it greener, safer and more welcoming, with work starting this autumn.
Customers of OVO, E.ON, EDF, Octopus, Shell, SSE and others can claim up to £1,700 in energy grant support from October 1, even without British Gas.
The Orange Order's Drumcree return parade is permitted to proceed along the Garvaghy Road for the first time in nearly 30 years, with restrictions including an 8am start and 35 participants.
Funding has been secured for the next phase of repairs to Ashton-in-Makerfield library, allowing the Grade II listed building to be made watertight and brought back into community use.
A laundry expert urges UK households to run appliances between 10pm and 5am to cut costs, echoing advice from Octopus and E.ON as the price cap rises 4% on October 1.
From October 1, Andy Burnham's VAT removal on domestic electricity could cut home EV charging costs to 1.52p per mile, widening the gap with public charging.
Two thirds of Britons wrongly believe migration is rising, a new report says, prompting calls for curriculum changes to teach migrant history and fight misinformation.