Burnham admits rough sleeping target may be missed at Christmas
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has conceded he may not succeed in getting all rough sleepers off the streets by Christmas, but insists everyone will be given an offer of accommodation.
Category : Politics
Reform UK civil war erupts as Farage faces internal rebellion
Reform UK is engulfed in internal conflict after Tim Montgomerie was suspended for criticising Nigel Farage and Zia Yusuf, with tensions simmering since Robert Jenrick's defection.
Asylum booklet proves fearful families right, says Finnigan
Judy Finnigan says the Home Office booklet warning asylum seekers not to commit sexual assaults proves families' fears were reasonable and they deserve an apology.
Man Utd eye next signing after Baleba as Lewis-Skelly blocked
Manchester United are closing in on Carlos Baleba from Brighton and will then target a new left-back, while Mikel Arteta has confirmed Myles Lewis-Skelly will stay at Arsenal.
End Scottish councils' secrecy culture so politicians can speak out
Glasgow Labour councillor Fiona Higgins wins right to use key evidence in Standards Commission case after criticising council teacher cuts, prompting calls to end secrecy.
Henry Tufnell: The Aristocratic Labour MP Defying His Party
Henry Tufnell, the aristocratic Labour MP for mid and south Pembrokeshire, has become a dissenting voice in Westminster, opposing his party on farming, health, and energy while championing his constituency.
Mandelson Epstein probe at risk of collapse, police fear
Scotland Yard reportedly believes the US Department of Justice is unlikely to release unredacted Epstein files, putting the investigation into Lord Mandelson at risk of collapse.
Farage 'midwife' of Holyrood pro-indy majority, says Curtice
Polling expert Sir John Curtice says Nigel Farage is the 'midwife' of Holyrood's pro-independence majority, as Reform UK split the unionist vote at the election.
Samuel Plimsoll's life-saving line should not be forgotten
A letter highlights that Samuel Plimsoll's work to make shipping safer is overlooked because his line resembles footwear, and suggests a Plimsoll mark for thermometers.
Douglas Hurd Prison Quote Misattributed, Archive Shows
Former home secretary Douglas Hurd never said prison is an expensive way of making bad people worse, archive records confirm, contradicting widespread attribution.
Pentagon Fires Stars and Stripes Publisher and Editor
The Pentagon reportedly fired Stars and Stripes publisher Max Lederer and editor Erik Slavin for insubordination, days after the outlet reported on USS Abraham Lincoln crew conditions.
Treasure hunters 'find' sunken Royal ship with £20m riches
Treasure hunters believe they have found The Blessing of Burntisland, Charles I's ship that sank in 1633, possibly carrying £20m of riches.
TalkTV: Prince Harry visa issues may prompt UK return
TalkTV guest Nile Gardiner says Prince Harry's US visa issues may be behind the Sussexes' decision to return to the UK and enrol their children in British schools.
Jaissle's biggest Newcastle challenge is winning back fans, says Gullit
Ruud Gullit says Newcastle United boss Matthias Jaissle faces a difficult first season, with the biggest challenge being to restore belief among supporters after a summer of departures and uncertainty.
Farage is 'midwife' of Holyrood pro-indy majority, Curtice says
Nigel Farage is the “midwife” of Holyrood’s pro-independence majority, Sir John Curtice told an Edinburgh Book Festival audience, saying Reform UK split the unionist vote.
Harry and Meghan's UK Return Raises Questions
Harry and Meghan are reportedly returning to the UK to live. The move raises questions about their motives, potential royal reconciliation, and the challenges of reintegration.
Trump aide Natalie Harp pictured sprinting after golf cart
Fresh photos show Natalie Harp sprinting after Donald Trump's golf cart at Turnberry, days after letters confessing devotion were made public.
Burnham pledges national memorial for terror victims on first UK commemoration day
Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged to build a national memorial for all British victims of terrorism at the UK's first National Day for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism in London.
Burnham and Miliband 'plot £13bn foreign aid splurge'
Andy Burnham and Ed Miliband have privately committed to restoring UK foreign aid to 0.7% of GNI, a move likely to pressure the Treasury into tax rises or borrowing.
Uefa and Concacaf discuss joint Nations League from 2028
Uefa and Concacaf have begun talks on a combined Nations League for all 96 member nations, potentially launching in 2028, challenging Fifa's authority.
Business owner with work permit faces ICE deportation fight
Assim Alkhawaja, a Saudi-born asylum seeker with a valid work permit and coffee business, was arrested by ICE at Camp Pendleton in February. He now faces removal proceedings, wears a GPS ankle monitor, and reports to immigration officials almost weekly.
Navy may drop Doris Miller's carrier name for Trump
The US Navy is reportedly planning to replace Doris Miller's name on an aircraft carrier under construction with that of President Donald Trump, according to CNN.
JD Vance mocks Mark Carney in leaked audio
Leaked audio reportedly captures US vice-president JD Vance mocking Canada and taunting Prime Minister Mark Carney for trying to 'out-tough' Donald Trump on trade.
Harbour's Doomsday comment sparks Tony Stark speculation
David Harbour's cryptic line in Avengers: Doomsday raises questions about Robert Downey Jr's role, but is it a leak or trolling?
US Navy Carrier Honoring Black Hero May Be Renamed for Trump
Reports say the US Navy is working to rename the USS Doris Miller carrier after Trump, sparking backlash from veterans and the NAACP.
Paredes banned 10 matches, Argentina fined for Falklands banner
Argentina's Leandro Paredes received a 10-match ban for a brawl after the World Cup final, while the AFA was fined $321,000 for a Falkland Islands banner.
Who is Natalie Harp, Trump’s ‘human printer’ aide?
Natalie Harp, Donald Trump’s devoted aide known as the ‘human printer’, faces scrutiny after Senator Jon Ossoff named her in a viral speech. Guardian’s Paul Owen discusses her role and ties to Trump.
Burnham pledges consultation on terrorism memorial
Andy Burnham has pledged to consult victims and survivors of terrorism about creating a permanent national memorial, speaking at the inaugural National Day for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism in London.
Reform suspends Sunderland councillor over offensive post
Sunderland City Councillor Glenn Gibbins, 66, appeared in court over an alleged grossly offensive Facebook post from 2024 and has been suspended from Reform UK.
Reform UK PIP overhaul: £50bn savings plan sparks debate
Reform UK proposes abolishing PIP for working-age adults, saving £50bn a year. The plan targets psychiatric disorder claims, including anxiety and acne, sparking controversy.
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