Andy Burnham breaks silence on Meghan and Harry UK return
Andy Burnham has publicly spoken for the first time about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's return to the UK, briefly touching upon the matter of their security.
Category : Politics
Robbie Butler set to be appointed Stormont health minister
Ulster Unionist MLA Robbie Butler is set to become Northern Ireland's health minister after Mike Nesbitt resigned amid a row with party leader Jon Burrows over hospital services.
GCSE resit reform crucial to tackling Neets crisis
Education leaders say reforming compulsory resits for English and maths GCSEs is crucial to tackling the Neets crisis and opening doors for young people, as hundreds of thousands receive their grades.
Stormont minister concerned over 'persistent' GCSE gender gap
Stormont Education Minister Paul Givan has expressed concern over the persistent gap in girls outperforming boys at GCSE level, with top grades slightly up overall in Northern Ireland.
Government security plan ready as Harry and Meghan plan UK return
The UK Government says it has a "rigorous and proportionate" security plan as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly plan to move back from the US.
Putin Admits Ukraine Attacks Harm Russia in Rare Acknowledgment
Vladimir Putin has acknowledged that Ukrainian strikes on Russian infrastructure are causing harm, a rare public admission during a Kremlin meeting on economic strategy.
Nine candidates in South Lanarkshire by-election on September 17
Nine candidates will contest the Avondale & Stonehouse by-election on September 17, following the death of long-serving councillor and former provost Margaret Cooper.
UK Government Verdict on Harry and Meghan's Security
The UK Government says its security measures are 'rigorous and proportionate' as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle prepare to relocate to Britain this month.
Slight Rise in Top GCSE Grades in Northern Ireland
The percentage of top GCSE grades awarded in Northern Ireland has risen slightly to 31.7%, with female students continuing to outperform males.
Lucy Powell Red-Faced Over Meghan and Harry Remark on BBC
Education Secretary Lucy Powell appeared to contradict herself while discussing Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's return to the UK on BBC Breakfast.
GCSE results: Key numbers and trends as top grades rise
The proportion of GCSE entries awarded 4/C or above has returned to pre-pandemic levels for the first time, while the gender gap in top grades narrows again.
Top GCSE grades rise but pass rate returns to pre-pandemic levels
The proportion of GCSE entries awarded top grades has risen from last year, but the rate scoring a standard pass has returned to pre-pandemic levels, with the gender gap narrowing to its smallest this century.
London GCSE Results 2026: Capital Widens North-South Grade Gap
London students achieved 28.6% Grade 7+ in GCSEs, widening the gap with the North East at 17.7%. Mayor Khan congratulated students, while a Newham school bucked trends for disadvantaged pupils.
Prestwick Twinning Marks 50 Years with Germany and 30 with US
The Prestwick Town Twinning Association welcomed delegations from Lichtenfels, Germany, and Vandalia, Ohio, celebrating 50 and 30 years of friendship with events in Ayrshire.
Shabana Mahmood Defends French Police Over Channel Migrants
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has defended French police over Channel migrant failures, insisting they are 'doing their bit' and revealing deportations have already begun under a £660m deal.
Premier League CEO pressed on Man City 115 charges timing
Premier League CEO Richard Masters says the independent commission assessing Manchester City's 115 alleged financial breaches needs 'time and space to do their work' as pressure mounts for a verdict.
Daily Star Readers on Trump, Putin, and UK Politics
Daily Star readers react to Trump's 'Military Top Secret Ballroom' claim, criticise Putin's hypocrisy, and debate UK egg imports and royal family costs.
Asylum seekers get leaflet on sex and consent rules in UK
Asylum seekers in the UK have been issued a Home Office document explaining sex and consent rules, gender equality, and respect, warning that rape and domestic abuse are serious crimes.
Rowan Williams: Farage Uses Christianity for Anti-Muslim Feeling
Former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams has accused Nigel Farage of asserting the UK’s Christianity as a way to channel anti-Muslim feeling, in a New Humanist interview.
Rowan Williams: Farage Uses Christianity to Channel Anti-Muslim Feeling
Former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams has accused Nigel Farage of invoking Britain's Christian identity to channel anti-Muslim feeling, and said he would like to ask Tommy Robinson 'some awkward questions'.
UUP leader to name new Stormont Health Minister
UUP leader Jon Burrows will announce the next Stormont Health Minister after Mike Nesbitt resigned over a dispute about emergency surgery at Causeway Hospital in Coleraine.
King Charles Removing Obstacles for Harry's Return
King Charles is reportedly removing obstacles for Prince Harry, with a high-stakes meeting planned between the monarch and Prince William to discuss a potential royal comeback.
Prince Harry and Meghan's UK Return: Security Plans Confirmed
The Home Office has described its security system as 'rigorous and proportionate' following reports that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle plan to return to the UK later this month.
Trump declares 'economic D-Day' on Iran in rambling post
US President Donald Trump has announced what he called 'the most crushing economic operation ever taken' against Iran in a Truth Social post demanding allies stand with the US.
Harry and Meghan to move back to UK six years after Megxit
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex plan to return to the UK later this month, enrolling their children in British schools, with the King informed of the move on Sunday.
Swinney launches heart and lung MOTs to prevent illness
John Swinney has announced healthy heart and lung checks, including blood pressure and BMI tests, to prevent illness and support earlier intervention in Scotland.
GCSE Results Day: Gender Gap Concerns as Pupils Get Grades
Hundreds of thousands of pupils receive GCSE results, with experts highlighting a persistent gender gap where girls outperform boys. Last year's gap narrowed slightly.
UK Government Issues Verdict on Harry and Meghan Security Plan
The UK Government says its security system is 'rigorous and proportionate' as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle plan their return to Britain later this month.
Harry and Meghan Plan UK Return for Archie and Lilibet's School
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly found a new UK home and plan to return for an extended period, with Archie and Lilibet starting school in September.
Joe Fagan denies being continuity candidate in Scottish Labour debate
Joe Fagan claimed he is not the continuity candidate in a swipe at Michael Marra during a Scottish Labour leadership debate, blaming Marra for the party's worst Holyrood election defeat.
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