Burnham appoints three Socialist Campaign Group members as aides
Andy Burnham has appointed three ministerial aides from Labour's Socialist Campaign Group, the first time members of the party's leftmost faction have held government positions.
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Webb vows to increase minority match officials in football
Howard Webb, England's chief refereeing officer, commits to diversifying the officiating pool, rejecting backlash against diversity initiatives and emphasising quality.
Andy Burnham seeks cross-party deal on social care reform
Andy Burnham calls for cross-party talks to fix social care, but Tories reject tax rises or borrowing, casting doubt on consensus.
Cracker Barrel CEO steps down after logo backlash
Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino steps down after a political firestorm over a modernized logo that critics called 'woke'. The chain's stock dropped nearly 3% on the news.
Hull funeral director broke trust on 'industrial scale'
Robert Bush, owner of Legacy Independent Funeral Directors, left bodies 'rotting away', families say, as he faces sentencing for 67 offences including preventing lawful burial.
Burnham vows to spend political capital on social care reform
Andy Burnham says England's adult social care system is broken and he will expend political capital to fix it, with options including a national care service, free personal care, or a cap on costs.
McConnell still not cleared for Senate return, office says
Senator Mitch McConnell remains absent from the Senate six weeks after a fall, undergoing intense physical therapy and not yet cleared to return to work, his office confirmed.
Burnham to Host Zelenskyy as First Overseas Visitor
Andy Burnham will host Volodymyr Zelenskyy as his first overseas visitor, signaling UK's support for Ukraine. Discussion on Burnham's foreign policy and domestic plans.
Burnham meets Zelenskyy, vows continued Ukraine support
In his first week as PM, Andy Burnham met Volodymyr Zelenskyy, declaring 'We are with Ukraine 100%' and pledging to honour all commitments, signalling continuity in UK foreign policy.
Who Has the Momentum in the Russia-Ukraine War?
A video explainer assesses which side holds the momentum in the Russia-Ukraine war, examining recent battlefield gains, troop morale, and international support.
Slain Teen's Final Texts to D4vd Revealed in Court
Prosecutors detailed the last night of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, 14, showing her final texts to singer D4vd before she was allegedly killed. Texts revealed arguments and threats.
Savannah Guthrie pleads for answers in mother's disappearance
Savannah Guthrie renews plea for answers in mother Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, offering $1m reward; FBI investigates extortion demands.
Farage fury after Green candidate posts guillotine t-shirt
Reform UK reports Green Party's Zack Polanski to police after he shared an image of a man wearing a guillotine t-shirt with 'making plans for Nigel' text, calling it incitement to murder.
Police seek lobster-costumed man after darts fan KO'd
A darts fan was punched unconscious by a man in a lobster costume outside the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace. Police release CCTV image.
Rapist who abducted teen at knifepoint may never leave prison
Aaron Strachan, 21, dragged a 15-year-old girl to a dingy basement in Edinburgh, raped her at knifepoint, and later fled custody. He received a lifelong restriction order with a minimum five years, with the judge saying he may never be released.
LGBT+ reject far-right exploitation of Berlin Pride attack
A drag artist condemns British right-wingers using the Berlin Pride terror attack to push anti-Muslim bigotry, arguing queer people face most abuse from white individuals and reject such exploitation.
Croydon 'Stuck in Financial Trap' with £500m Debt Write-Off Plan
Croydon Council, facing a £1.4bn debt, plans to slash services and seek a £500m debt write-off, with EFS borrowing expected to hit £900m by 2030.
Stillborn baby's remains left in envelope for two years
The remains of a stillborn baby were kept in an envelope on the cold room floor of a funeral home for almost two years, as revealed during Robert Bush's sentencing at Hull Crown Court.
Reform mayoral candidate: 'rubbish with money', bad at rules
Reform UK's Greater Manchester mayoral candidate Sian Astley admitted in social media posts and interviews she is 'rubbish with money' and 'not normally very good' at rules, shortly after winning her council seat.
Coronation Street: Jodie confesses, Lily finds gun
Jodie Ramsey confesses to police for assaulting Sarah Platt in Coronation Street. Lily Platt discovers a hidden gun in Jodie's trinket box, sparking new drama.
Met Police inspector charged with rape and GBH
A Metropolitan Police inspector has been charged with two counts of rape and one of grievous bodily harm with intent over alleged offences against a woman in 2019 and 2021.
Man abused by mother learns brother might be his son
Logan Gifford, sexually abused by his mother from age 10, discovered through DNA tests that his younger brother may be his biological son. He now has custody.
Count Binface pledges fairer arcade games in Clacton manifesto
Count Binface unveils Clacton by-election manifesto, vowing fairer arcade grabber games, a referendum on Pluto, and rejecting £5M crypto gifts. A poll shows 33% want him to win vs 21% for Farage.
Labour tops polls for first time in 16 months after Burnham's first week
Labour leads Reform UK by four points in a More in Common poll, ending 16 months of Reform dominance. Andy Burnham's cost-of-living focus credited for the shift.
Burnham hints at council tax overhaul: what could change?
Prime Minister Andy Burnham signals potential reform of council tax and stamp duty, with options including a proportional property tax or land value tax.
Police divers search River Lea after body report
Met Police divers searched the River Lea near Hackney Marshes on Sunday after reports of a body, but no body was found. Roads were cordoned off.
Janine Butcher's Most Audacious Acts: EastEnders Villain
Janine Butcher returns to EastEnders. From killing Barry Evans to framing Linda Carter, here's her full criminal history and why she's coming back.
London heatwave alert upgraded to amber, 35C expected
London faces a fourth heatwave with temperatures up to 35C. UKHSA upgrades heat-health alert to amber from July 28-30, warning of health risks.
Yung Filly admits biting woman in rape trial
Yung Filly admitted biting a woman 'numerous times' during his rape trial in Perth, Australia, but denied other assault allegations, claiming the sex was consensual.
Ronnie Le Drew, voice of Zippy, dies at 78
Ronnie Le Drew, the puppeteer who voiced Zippy on Rainbow, has died aged 78. The British Puppet Guild announced his death following a short illness.
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