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
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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
Farage faces renewed watchdog probe after Clacton by-election victory
Farage faces renewed watchdog probe after Clacton by-election victory Reuters Joshua Nevett Political reporter 14 August 2026, 08:11 BST Updated 8 minutes ago A parliamentary standards investigation into a £5m gift received by Nigel Farage has been reopened following the Reform UK leader’s by-election win in Clacton. The investigation into an alleged failure to declare… Continue reading Farage faces renewed watchdog probe after Clacton by-election victory
UK defends seizing shadow fleet tanker after Putin threat
UK defends seizing shadow fleet tanker after Putin threat Ministry of Defence Joshua Nevett, Political reporter and Laura Gozzi, Europe reporter 13 August 2026, 10:52 BST Updated 58 minutes ago The UK government has defended its seizure of a Russian “shadow fleet” oil tanker in the English Channel, after Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened to “respond in kind”. The… Continue reading UK defends seizing shadow fleet tanker after Putin threat
Flock boss admits surveillance firm took too long to act over police abuse
Flock boss admits surveillance firm took too long to act over police abuse Getty Images Kali Hays Technology reporter 30 minutes ago Flock, the US surveillance firm, is rolling out new safeguards to prevent police misuse of its technology which, its founder and chief executive admits, should have happened sooner. Police have used Flock to… Continue reading Flock boss admits surveillance firm took too long to act over police abuse
Burnham urges shops not to sell disposable BBQs over wildfire risks
Burnham urges shops not to sell disposable BBQs over wildfire risks Getty Images Paul Seddon Political reporter 12 August 2026, 11:34 BST 3794 Comments Updated 53 minutes ago Andy Burnham has urged shops to stop selling disposable barbecues amid increased wildfire risk driven by this summer’s droughts. The prime minister said he was urging retailers… Continue reading Burnham urges shops not to sell disposable BBQs over wildfire risks