Burnham Scraps Digital ID, Focuses on Cost of Living
Incoming PM Andy Burnham will scrap the digital ID programme, redirecting £1.8 billion to cost-of-living measures, marking a major policy break from Sir Keir Starmer.
Incoming PM Andy Burnham will scrap the digital ID programme, redirecting £1.8 billion to cost-of-living measures, marking a major policy break from Sir Keir Starmer.
Japan's parliament has passed emergency laws allowing the royal family to adopt distant male relatives over 15 to prevent extinction, as only three male heirs remain.
Incoming PM Andy Burnham faces immediate challenges including cost of living, defence funding, Thames Water, political funding, EU reset, and US-UK relations, with advice from Sue Gray.
Andy Burnham, confirmed as Labour leader, outlined five key pledges to 'change Britain,' including public ownership, devolving power, and ending internal briefing culture.
Andy Burnham faces pressure to block new North Sea drilling after reports he may back projects, contradicting Labour's 2024 manifesto promise not to issue new licences.
Donald Trump claimed that the 'rigged' 2020 election resulted in him securing the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics for the US, despite losing to Joe Biden.
Nigel Farage will face a record 33 rival candidates in the Clacton by-election, including Count Binface and Laurence Fox, as main Westminster parties boycott the contest.
A fan smuggled a Falklands banner in his underwear into the World Cup semi-final, sparking an international row after Argentina players waved it following their win over England.
Andy Burnham, confirmed as Labour leader, outlines five key pledges to change Britain: ending briefing culture, building new politics, public ownership, leading for all, and regional devolution.
In a primetime address, Trump made unverified claims of Chinese interference in the 2020 election. Democrats warn he is laying groundwork to challenge midterm results.
Full Fact debunks viral claims: smashing a car window to rescue a dog may still be criminal damage, and a quote attributed to Harry Kane about refusing to wear a rainbow armband is fake.
Glasgow Central station fully reopens on Friday, months after a fire. Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth praises the area as 'fantastic' ahead of the Commonwealth Games.
Andy Burnham, confirmed as Labour leader, outlines five key pledges: party unity, new politics, distinct Labour direction, power for all regions, and devolution from Westminster.
SNP minister Jamie Hepburn urges UK Government to oppose Reform UK amendments that could ban Gaelic, Scots, and British Sign Language in elections, warning of criminalisation.
Argentina's World Cup final preparations were disrupted as they were stranded in Atlanta due to thunderstorms, preventing their flight to New Jersey. Additionally, FIFA investigates a Falklands banner incident.
Falkland Islands Government calls on FIFA to sanction Argentina after players displayed a 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' banner following their World Cup semi-final win over England.
A removal van from Bishop's Move has been seen in Downing Street as Sir Keir Starmer prepares to leave No10, with Andy Burnham set to take over as Prime Minister on Monday.
Scottish Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth says Sir David Davis should not have used parliamentary privilege to accuse Nicola Sturgeon of covering up SNP finances, urging him to share views publicly.
Donald Trump gave a rambling prime-time TV address claiming declassified CIA documents prove China interfered in the 2020 election, despite no credible evidence. Critics fear he seeks to undermine the November midterms, which Republicans are expected to l
Andy Burnham is set to unveil his Cabinet on Monday, with rumours swirling over who gets top jobs. Wes Streeting denies crying in a lift, while several London MPs face demotion or sideways moves.
FIFA faces calls to expel Argentina from the World Cup after players displayed a Falkland Islands banner post-match, with 90% of poll respondents supporting removal.
Andy Burnham becomes PM on Monday facing economic crisis, Trump call, and a crucial decision on Scottish Labour independence as polling shows voter split.
Jim McMahon criticises fireworks misuse as Dovestone moor fire continues. Government consultation proposes restricting loudest fireworks from public sale to reduce distress to communities, pets, and wildlife.
Donald Trump used a primetime address to allege China and 'deep state' interference in the 2020 election, pushing for voter ID laws. Critics call it misinformation ahead of midterms.
Donald Trump used a primetime TV address to claim China rigged the 2020 election, declassify intelligence on voting vulnerabilities, and attack broadcasters. Critics accuse him of spreading misinformation.
Donald Trump used a primetime address to claim China meddled in the 2020 election and the 'deep state' covered it up, pushing for stricter voting laws ahead of November midterms.
President Trump says he is declassifying intelligence showing China rigged the 2020 election, alleging hidden voter data access despite prior US intelligence report finding no foreign interference.
Lewisham becomes first UK council to refuse assisting Home Office immigration raids, citing racial targeting and worker intimidation, as raids rise 77% under Labour.
Argentina's renewed Falklands claim backfires as its colonial history undermines the argument. Milei's approval rating has fallen 30%, and footballers are used as pawns.
Government advisers recommend offering meningitis B vaccine to teenagers around age 15 on the NHS, following outbreaks including Kent that killed two teens.