Burnham’s ‘Manchesterism’ got him to No 10 – but will it work for the UK? Faisal Islam Economics editor It was just five months ago when Andy Burnham retreated to his mayor’s office in Manchester, having been blocked by Labour’s ruling executive from standing for parliament. When I met him there a few weeks later,… Continue reading Burnham’s ‘Manchesterism’ got him to No 10 – but will it work for the UK?
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Who is frontrunner to be the UK’s next chancellor?
Who is frontrunner to be the UK’s next chancellor? Getty Images/PA Media Rachel Clun, Mitchell Labiak and Michael Race, Business reporters 23 June 2026 Updated 49 minutes ago Andy Burnham will be moving in to Downing Street on 20 July, as he becomes the next UK prime minister following the resignation of Sir Keir Starmer. But who will live… Continue reading Who is frontrunner to be the UK’s next chancellor?
Burnham faces crucial choice for chancellor as battle for No 11 continues
Burnham faces crucial choice for chancellor as battle for No 11 continues Getty Images Iain Watson Political correspondent 15 July 2026 The battle for Number 10 is over. An overwhelming number of Labour MPs have nominated Andy Burnham. Under Labour’s rules he needs trade union support too. He crossed that threshold today. He is moving… Continue reading Burnham faces crucial choice for chancellor as battle for No 11 continues
Starmer says it’s the ‘end of my political journey’ at his final Prime Minister’s Questions
Starmer says it’s the ‘end of my political journey’ at his final Prime Minister’s Questions HoC Kate Whannel, Political reporter and Brian Wheeler, Political reporter 15 July 2026, 14:26 BST Updated 8 minutes ago Sir Keir Starmer told MPs it was the “end of my political journey” and he was “proud of everything I have achieved” at his final… Continue reading Starmer says it’s the ‘end of my political journey’ at his final Prime Minister’s Questions
Midnight social media curfew proposed for older UK teens
Midnight social media curfew proposed for older UK teens Getty Images Liv McMahon and Philippa Wain, Technology reporters 15 minutes ago 65 Comments Older teenagers in the UK will face an overnight social media curfew, the government has announced – though they will be able to opt out of it by changing their account settings. It would means… Continue reading Midnight social media curfew proposed for older UK teens
Government failing Farage over security, says Jenrick
Government failing Farage over security, says Jenrick Reuters Jennifer McKiernan Political reporter 14 July 2026, 11:51 BST Updated 23 minutes ago Reform UK’s Treasury spokesman has accused the government of a “dereliction of duty” over Nigel Farage’s taxpayer-funded security, claiming it had previously been “downgraded”. Robert Jenrick said his party leader had not been offered… Continue reading Government failing Farage over security, says Jenrick
Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?
Is tracking your food purchases good for your health? John Laurenson John Laurenson Technology Reporter, Paris 9 minutes ago With a packet of biscuits in one hand and her smartphone in the other in the biscuits sucrées aisle of her local Hyper U supermarket west of Paris, Nathalie sees red. Literally. “Look at that!” she says… Continue reading Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?
Mahmood to set out plan to deport grooming gang leader
Mahmood to set out plan to deport grooming gang leader GMP Iain Watson, Political correspondent and Ottilie Mitchell 13 July 2026, 05:23 BST Updated 1 hour ago Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will set out on Monday the legal steps she will take to deport the freed ringleader of a Rochdale grooming gang. Shabir Ahmed, jailed for 22 years… Continue reading Mahmood to set out plan to deport grooming gang leader
The SpaceX IPO made history. Is the excitement still there?
The SpaceX IPO made history. Is the excitement still there? Kali Hays Technology reporter 11 minutes ago SpaceX investors have swung from celebration to apparent concern in its first month as a publicly traded company. When shares in the firm, co-founded and led by Elon Musk, first became available for individuals to buy on the… Continue reading The SpaceX IPO made history. Is the excitement still there?
Nothing to suggest Widdecombe killing was politically motivated, police say
Nothing to suggest Widdecombe killing was politically motivated, police say Getty Images Zahra Fatima 12 July 2026, 11:45 BST Updated 7 minutes ago Police investigating the alleged murder of Ann Widdecombe say there is “nothing to suggest it was politically motivated”. Devon and Cornwall Police added they are not looking for anyone else in connection… Continue reading Nothing to suggest Widdecombe killing was politically motivated, police say