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
Poorest areas should not house all asylum seekers, says Burnham
Poorest areas should not house all asylum seekers, says Burnham Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images James Gregory and Richard Wheeler Political reporters 11 August 2026 Updated 1 hour ago Prime Minister Andy Burnham has suggested that wealthier areas of the UK should house more asylum seekers. “We cannot have a situation where it’s only the poorest communities… Continue reading Poorest areas should not house all asylum seekers, says Burnham
Burnham ‘confident’ early release of PC Harper’s killers can be halted
Burnham ‘confident’ early release of PC Harper’s killers can be halted PA Media Joshua Nevett Political reporter 11 August 2026, 13:05 BST Updated 30 minutes ago Andy Burnham says he is “confident” PC Andrew Harper’s killers can be excluded from the government’s early release scheme, as outcry over the case grows. The prime minister has… Continue reading Burnham ‘confident’ early release of PC Harper’s killers can be halted
Tech leaders say AI means less work – their staff say they work up to 90 hours a week
Tech leaders say AI means less work – their staff say they work up to 90 hours a week Getty Images Kali Hays Technology reporter 1 hour ago For years now, executives at companies that are pouring hundreds of billions of dollars a year into developing various artificial intelligence tools have insisted that the technology… Continue reading Tech leaders say AI means less work – their staff say they work up to 90 hours a week
Burnham brings forward ban on ‘subscription traps’ to ease cost of living
Burnham brings forward ban on ‘subscription traps’ to ease cost of living PA Archie Mitchell Business reporter 6 hours ago Consumers will benefit from an end to so-called subscription traps and a crackdown on “pretend prices”, Andy Burnham has said. The prime minister is bringing forward a package of changes announced under his predecessor, Sir… Continue reading Burnham brings forward ban on ‘subscription traps’ to ease cost of living
Is football AI-proof? Why tech investors wanted a slice of the World Cup
Is football AI-proof? Why tech investors wanted a slice of the World Cup Getty Images Michael Race Business reporter, New York 22 minutes ago Fifa has been forced to U-turn on plans to sell off a slice of the World Cup after fierce opposition, with threats of future boycotts and calls for the governing body’s president,… Continue reading Is football AI-proof? Why tech investors wanted a slice of the World Cup
Prisoner release row proving to be Burnham’s first big test as PM
Prisoner release row proving to be Burnham’s first big test as PM Reuters Damian Grammaticas Political correspondent 2 hours ago Three weeks into his premiership, Andy Burnham has “hit bumps in the road” in the estimation of one long-serving Labour MP with the row over the early release of some prisoners from jail. His political… Continue reading Prisoner release row proving to be Burnham’s first big test as PM