Labour ministers dodge snap election question
Justice Secretary Alex Norris and Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander refused to answer whether PM Andy Burnham will call a snap general election at Labour conference.
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Alexander: Swinney should tackle drugs crisis, not independence
Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander says John Swinney's government should focus on the 1,133 drugs deaths in Scotland last year rather than independence.
Labour skewered live on air - terrible look for Burnham
Andy Burnham's social care tax plans were slammed live on GB News by comedian Paul Cox, who said Labour penalises those who do the right thing.
Heathrow expansion 'important for our future', says minister
Paymaster General James Murray says a third Heathrow runway will boost jobs and growth, after Prime Minister Andy Burnham declined to publicly back the scheme.
UK reopens refugee route prioritising Afghan women, Palestinians
The UK is reopening a refugee resettlement route, prioritising vulnerable Afghan women and girls and Palestinians, with numbers starting in the hundreds.
Poll: Should triple lock be scrapped for social care?
Andy Burnham faces calls to scrap the pension triple lock to fund social care reform. Have your say in our online poll and join the debate.
Streeting mocked by GMB viewers over RAF bomb plot answer
Wes Streeting faced ridicule on Good Morning Britain after being questioned about the RAF Fairford bomb plot, with viewers branding him 'clueless'.
Jesus to hold Ronaldo talks after fan snub
Portugal boss Jorge Jesus will discuss Cristiano Ronaldo's snub of travelling fans after the forward was left on the bench in the Nations League win over Norway.
Orangemen remain at Drumcree as talks set to resolve dispute
Orange Order members remain at Drumcree in Portadown, with efforts set to intensify on Monday to find a political solution to a contentious parade that brought thousands of protesters onto the streets.
Mancini distances himself from Man City charges verdict
Roberto Mancini says Manchester City were not found guilty, distancing himself from the club's 114 charges verdict and the alleged double contract.
Lee Anderson mocks Labour empty homes plan
Reform UK MP Lee Anderson mocked Labour's empty homes policy, suggesting properties would be handed to Serco to house 'foreign criminals'. Labour says changes could tackle over 300,000 long-term empty dwellings in England.
BBC savaged over bare nails 'racist and classist' claim
The BBC faces backlash after an article suggested the bare nails trend is rooted in 'white supremacy', drawing criticism from public figures.
Burnham plan could be 'beginning of the end' for PM
Susanna Reid warns Andy Burnham's social care plan could mark the 'beginning of the end' for the PM if it targets pensioners, likening it to Starmer's winter fuel allowance removal.
Putin on course for worst monthly losses of year in Ukraine
Russia is heading for its worst monthly losses of the year in Ukraine, with 41,420 killed and wounded in September, according to Kyiv's General Staff.
Burnham dealt election blow as top pollster rules out early vote
Professor Sir John Curtice says Labour is not in a position to contemplate an early election, dealing a blow to Andy Burnham at the party conference.
Avanti West Coast to be nationalised in March, Government confirms
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has confirmed Avanti West Coast services will move into public ownership from March next year, with plans to cut delays and improve passenger experience.
Journalism must be protected as critical social infrastructure
NMA chief Theo Bamber says journalism must be protected as critical social infrastructure, urging government support for press scrutiny amid devolution and media regulation plans.
Denmark's Expanded Conscription: Princess Among First Recruits
Denmark's new expanded conscription programme includes women for the first time, with Princess Isabella among the first 1,600 recruits. The service period has been extended from four to 11 months as the NATO ally boosts its military readiness.
Burnham bounce helps Labour keep 52 London MPs, poll finds
Labour would retain 52 of its 59 London MPs, with Reform limited to one seat and the Greens winning none, according to a new MRP poll by More in Common.
Wales Live News, Weather and Traffic Updates - September 28
Follow WalesOnline's live blog for Monday, September 28, with breaking news from across Wales, plus weather, traffic, and travel updates, and major UK and overseas stories.
Seat Sliding: The Commuter Habit That Divides Opinions
Seat sliding, the tactical move to a free seat on a packed train, sparks debate. Commuters and etiquette experts weigh in on whether it's rude or a gracious gesture.
Harry and Meghan told to try harder or UK dream is over
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle must change their approach to community life in the Cotswolds or risk alienating locals, according to a new opinion piece.
Healey's 'hot air' on jobs and defence slammed by Griffith
Shadow Chancellor Andrew Griffith accuses Chancellor John Healey of 'hot air' over shelving the 3% defence target and Labour's jobs policy, warning taxpayers are treated as a cash machine.
Pulis feels 'cheated' by Man City after 114 breaches verdict
Tony Pulis says he feels 'cheated' by Manchester City after the club were found guilty of 114 Premier League financial rule breaches, referencing the 2011 FA Cup final loss.
Man City 115 charges: Fan questions answered on guilt and hope
Manchester City fans ask about Savinho's sale, hope after the 115 charges verdict, the club's confidence, and potential compensation claims from rivals.
Tillis: Trump's Paxton endorsement a 'colossal mistake'
Senator Thom Tillis says Trump's backing of Ken Paxton over John Cornyn in the Texas primary was a 'colossal mistake' putting the Senate seat at risk for Republicans.
Blanche: White House media access a privilege, not a right
US Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the ban on CNN, MS Now and Politico from White House events, saying press access is a privilege, not a right.
Republican senator criticizes taxpayer-funded Trump ads
Senator John Kennedy said there 'ought to be a rule' against White House taxpayer-funded ads promoting President Trump, calling such spending 'probably' illegal.
Trump Asked Xi If China Would Buy US Arms, Envoy Says
US ambassador to China David Perdue says Trump asked Xi Jinping whether China would like to buy US weapons, as Taiwan awaits a $14bn arms package.
Far-right National Rally surges in French Senate elections
France's far-right National Rally and allies won a record 14 seats in Senate elections, quadrupling its number and enabling a first-time caucus, months before the presidential poll.
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