UK borrows more than expected in July as Healey prepares for first Budget Getty Images Faarea Masud Business reporter 21 August 2026 4570 Comments The government borrowed more than expected in July, according to figures published as Chancellor John Healey draws up his first Budget. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said borrowing, the gap… Continue reading UK borrows more than expected in July as Healey prepares for first Budget
French becoming more effective in stopping small boat crossings, UK says
French becoming more effective in stopping small boat crossings, UK says To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Tom Symonds News correspondent 8 hours ago French police tactics are becoming more effective in stopping small boats in the English Channel from reaching Britain, the… Continue reading French becoming more effective in stopping small boat crossings, UK says
Is Vine back? Short-form video-sharing app Divine opens to public
Is Vine back? Short-form video-sharing app Divine opens to public Divine Laura Cress Technology reporter 11 minutes ago A new app seen as a spiritual successor to short-form video service Vine has been released to the public. Much like the original, Divine lets users create and share videos which are just six seconds long and… Continue reading Is Vine back? Short-form video-sharing app Divine opens to public
AI will not solve council cash crisis, say experts
AI will not solve council cash crisis, say experts Getty Images 41 minutes ago Councils across the UK are increasingly turning towards Artificial Intelligence (AI) as they try to fill a looming £4bn financial black hole. But local government experts say it is not the “silver bullet” to save a system from “the brink of… Continue reading AI will not solve council cash crisis, say experts
Burnham unveils plan to get rough sleepers off streets for Christmas
Burnham unveils plan to get rough sleepers off streets for Christmas AFP via Getty Images Michael Buchanan & Eleanor Lawrie BBC Social Affairs 18 August 2026 Updated 1 hour ago Every rough sleeper in England will be offered accommodation this winter, the prime minister has said. Andy Burnham made ending rough sleeping his first pledge… Continue reading Burnham unveils plan to get rough sleepers off streets for Christmas
The critical tech staying safe by going underground
The critical tech staying safe by going underground Earthgrid Chris Baraniuk Technology Reporter 3 minutes ago A wall of white granite towered above a small team of engineers gathered in a California quarry. The ancient, ultra-hard material before them was, to most things, completely impermeable. Then the rock-melting tunnel-boring machine (TBR) roared to life. “It’s… Continue reading The critical tech staying safe by going underground
UK ‘supports Ukraine 100%’, Burnham says, after Russia’s drone warning
UK ‘supports Ukraine 100%’, Burnham says, after Russia’s drone warning EPA Paul Kirby, Europe digital editor and Tabby Wilson 18 August 2026, 02:16 BST 2059 Comments Updated 10 minutes ago Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the UK will continue “to support Ukraine 100%”, after Moscow warned of “consequences” following confirmation that British-made drones were used in recent… Continue reading UK ‘supports Ukraine 100%’, Burnham says, after Russia’s drone warning
Burnham exchanged messages with person posing as Trump’s chief of staff
Burnham exchanged messages with person posing as Trump’s chief of staff PA Media / Getty Images Jennifer McKiernan, Political reporter and Damian Grammaticas, Political correspondent 17 August 2026, 09:24 BST Updated 1 hour ago Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with a person posing as the chief of staff to US President Donald Trump. Downing Street has declined to… Continue reading Burnham exchanged messages with person posing as Trump’s chief of staff
Calls for public inquiry into Jason Arday ‘witch hunt’
Calls for public inquiry into Jason Arday ‘witch hunt’ Ruth Comerford 16 August 2026, 15:22 BST Updated 34 minutes ago Public figures and friends of Jason Arday have called for a public inquiry into media coverage surrounding the former Cambridge professor before his death. Labour MP Diane Abbott and actress Jameela Jamil are among 30,000… Continue reading Calls for public inquiry into Jason Arday ‘witch hunt’
I survived two years as prime minister in a hit new game – then my cabinet deserted me
I survived two years as prime minister in a hit new game – then my cabinet deserted me Sleepy Boy Games Laura Cress Technology reporter 14 minutes ago A mobile game made by a developer in Manchester has recently beaten the global phenomenon Minecraft to top Apple’s paid games chart. Its success is perhaps even… Continue reading I survived two years as prime minister in a hit new game – then my cabinet deserted me