Man City not ‘above the rules’, says No 10 after backlash to Burnham remarks Getty Images Ewan Somerville Political reporter 1 October 2026 Updated 3 hours ago Downing Street has said Manchester City are not “above the rules” after Andy Burnham was criticised for his comments about the club’s breaches of Premier League financial rules.… Continue reading Man City not ‘above the rules’, says No 10 after backlash to Burnham remarks
Tiny image sparks big backlash in Nikon photo contest
Tiny image sparks big backlash in Nikon photo contest To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Zoe Kleinman Technology & AI editor 13 minutes ago The winning entry of a prestigious scientific photography competition is being re-evaluated following criticism from other scientists that it… Continue reading Tiny image sparks big backlash in Nikon photo contest
Conservatives pledge ‘tough love’ benefit rules for under-25s
Conservatives pledge ‘tough love’ benefit rules for under-25s PA News Ewan Somerville Political reporter 6 minutes ago The Conservatives have said they would introduce new work requirements for under-25s claiming benefits in a “tough love” approach to youth joblessness. Young people claiming Universal Credit who are fit to work but have not worked for six… Continue reading Conservatives pledge ‘tough love’ benefit rules for under-25s
Chris Mason: Burnham delivers deeply political speech with a personal core
Chris Mason: Burnham delivers deeply political speech with a personal core Reuters Chris Mason Political editor 29 September 2026 The key thing to understand about Andy Burnham’s speech is these were the words and the delivery of both a new prime minister and a grieving son. Burnham is living through two life-shaping, even life-defining moments… Continue reading Chris Mason: Burnham delivers deeply political speech with a personal core
Chinese AI tool told researchers how to make bioweapons
Chinese AI tool told researchers how to make bioweapons Getty Images Chris Vallance Senior technology reporter 4 minutes ago Chinese AI developer Moonshot is conducting an internal review after researchers were able to persuade two of its popular Kimi models to tell them how to make biological weapons and carry out assassinations. Mindgard, which tests… Continue reading Chinese AI tool told researchers how to make bioweapons
Five takeaways from Andy Burnham’s Labour conference speech
Five takeaways from Andy Burnham’s Labour conference speech EPA Shutterstock Brian Wheeler Political reporter 29 minutes ago Andy Burnham has delivered his first speech to the Labour conference as party leader and prime minister. Here is what stood out. 1. Relaxed vibes, serious content It was no surprise to see Andy Burnham tieless and roaming… Continue reading Five takeaways from Andy Burnham’s Labour conference speech
Chris Mason: Burnham opens debate on huge issue of social care reform
Chris Mason: Burnham opens debate on huge issue of social care reform Chris Mason Political editor 29 September 2026, 11:15 BST 690 Comments Updated 3 hours ago Conference speech day is always a big day for a prime minister, and perhaps no bigger than when it is your first one in the role. The pitch… Continue reading Chris Mason: Burnham opens debate on huge issue of social care reform
Best thing we can offer young people is a job, not benefits, says chancellor
Best thing we can offer young people is a job, not benefits, says chancellor PA Media Ewan Somerville Political reporter 28 September 2026, 13:49 BST 2542 Comments Updated 47 minutes ago The chancellor has warned against allowing Britain’s benefits bill to balloon while not offering young people opportunities. John Healey told Labour’s annual conference in… Continue reading Best thing we can offer young people is a job, not benefits, says chancellor
Burnham proposes NHS-style social care system for England
Burnham proposes NHS-style social care system for England To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Richard Wheeler Political reporter 27 September 2026 Andy Burnham wants to offer access to free social care services to everyone in England, and will put his plans before voters… Continue reading Burnham proposes NHS-style social care system for England
Rayner criticises visa rule proposals ahead of Labour conference
Rayner criticises visa rule proposals ahead of Labour conference Getty Images/ AFP via Getty Images Harry Farley, Political correspondent, Harry Sekulich and Paul Gribben 26 September 2026, 10:47 BST Updated 6 hours ago Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has said she is concerned about Labour’s proposals to change visa rules, which would make it harder for foreign workers to… Continue reading Rayner criticises visa rule proposals ahead of Labour conference