Burnham orders review of grooming gang early releases Reuters Joshua Nevett, Political reporter, Damian Grammaticas, Political correspondent and Dominic Casciani, Home and legal correspondent 6 August 2026, 13:22 BST Updated 3 hours ago Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ordered an “urgent” review to identify any grooming gang members who may be eligible to be freed from jail under the government’s early… Continue reading Burnham orders review of grooming gang early releases
Ex neo-Nazi activist withdraws as Tory election candidate
Ex neo-Nazi activist withdraws as Tory election candidate Yeovil Conservatives/Getty Images Paul Seddon, Political reporter and Nick Eardley, Political correspondent 5 August 2026 A former neo-Nazi selected by the Conservatives to fight a council election next year has pulled out after a backlash against his candidacy. Joshua Bonehill-Paine was convicted of racially harassing Jewish former Labour MP Luciana Berger… Continue reading Ex neo-Nazi activist withdraws as Tory election candidate
AI or real? BBC analyses viral China disaster videos
AI or real? BBC analyses viral China disaster videos As weather events become more extreme, fake videos are being shared rapidly online, and it’s causing real world problems in China. The government has vowed to crack down on misinformation, but as our China correspondent Stephen McDonell explains, identifying AI-generated content is becoming increasingly difficult. Published… Continue reading AI or real? BBC analyses viral China disaster videos
Burnham ‘looking into’ conducting Epstein inquiry, says victims minister
Burnham ‘looking into’ conducting Epstein inquiry, says victims minister To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Nicholas Watt, Newsnight political editor and Sophie McAlpine, BBC Newsnight 1 hour ago Andy Burnham is “looking into” the possibility of holding a public inquiry into the UK activities of the convicted… Continue reading Burnham ‘looking into’ conducting Epstein inquiry, says victims minister
Could tech replace firefighters in the battle against wildfires?
Could tech replace firefighters in the battle against wildfires? AFP via Getty Images John Laurenson Technology reporter, Paris 9 minutes ago The pictures are familiar, terrifying fires being tackled by firefighters and planes dropping water. Hundreds of thousands of people have been forced to leave their homes across France, Spain and Portugal as wildfires tore through… Continue reading Could tech replace firefighters in the battle against wildfires?
Tokenomics: Why making AI pay is tricky
Tokenomics: Why making AI pay is tricky Getty Images Joe Fay Technology Reporter 1 minute ago If you have used a free version of an ChatGPT or its AI rivals, then you are obviously getting a good deal. Firms like Microsoft, Google and Anthropic have invested hundreds of billions of dollars in developing Large Language… Continue reading Tokenomics: Why making AI pay is tricky
Reform says it would use Navy to stop small boats
Reform says it would use Navy to stop small boats PA Media Adam Goldsmith 3 August 2026, 09:55 BST 1548 Comments Updated 1 hour ago Reform UK says it would use the Royal Navy to “intercept” small boats crossing the English Channel and return them to France or Belgium. Under plans to be announced at… Continue reading Reform says it would use Navy to stop small boats
Burnham pledges to be ‘relentless’ in curbing small boat crossings
Burnham pledges to be ‘relentless’ in curbing small boat crossings To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Vicky Wong 2 August 2026, 16:48 BST Updated 1 hour ago Andy Burnham has pledged his government will be “relentless” in curbing the number of people arriving… Continue reading Burnham pledges to be ‘relentless’ in curbing small boat crossings
Budget to be held in October, Healey announces
Budget to be held in October, Healey announces Getty Images Jennifer McKiernan, Political reporter and Emer Moreau, Business reporter 31 July 2026, 15:26 BST Updated 20 minutes ago Chancellor John Healey has announced the date of his first Budget will be Wednesday, 28 October. In a video message, he said: “This will be a Budget that moves money and power… Continue reading Budget to be held in October, Healey announces
Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax
Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax Christopher Furlong / Pool via AFP Joshua Nevett, Political reporter, Judith Moritz, Special correspondent and Daniel Wittenberg, Senior producer 30 July 2026 Comments Updated 15 minutes ago Prime Minister Andy Burnham will give all mayors of city regions in England a share of income tax revenue for the first time, as… Continue reading Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax