Burnham avoids market meltdown but faces fiscal peril
Andy Burnham's team treads carefully to avoid economic missteps, balancing bold change with market stability as next week looms as a 'moment of real peril'.
Category : Politics
Trump: Iran 'will pay many times over' for US soldier deaths
President Trump said Iran will 'pay many times over' for killing US soldiers after multiple service members died over the weekend in Jordan and Iraq, bringing total deaths to 17.
Burnham becomes PM, vows 'circuit breaker' for UK
Andy Burnham becomes UK prime minister, pledging a 'circuit breaker' moment with the biggest changes in 40 years, including cost-of-living measures and a new economic model.
Lee Andrews Freed from Dubai Jail, Plans UK Trip to Katie Price
Lee Andrews has been released from Dubai's Al Awir prison after a second stint behind bars. He plans to fly to the UK to reunite with wife Katie Price, despite a travel ban.
Joshua Kerry charged with murder of Ann Widdecombe
Joshua Kerry, 28, from Rotherham, has been charged with murdering Ann Widdecombe. He will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 21 July. CPS cites potential political or terrorist motive.
John Healey Appointed UK Chancellor in Surprise Move
John Healey has been appointed UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, a surprise move that reshapes economic policy expectations. The City reacts to the unexpected cabinet change.
Andy Burnham Keeps City Guessing as He Forms Cabinet
Andy Burnham's cabinet picks remain uncertain, leaving the City of London speculating on future policies and economic direction.
Teen gets life for machete murder of accountant in Luton
Emmanuel Avogo, 17, was sentenced to life with a minimum of 20 years for hacking accountant Adam Khan to death with a machete in Luton after Khan 'pestered' a girl for sex.
Schoolboy acquitted of attempted murder for stabbing teacher
A 16-year-old boy was found guilty of wounding with intent but not attempted murder after stabbing teacher Vicki Williams in the head at Milford Haven Comprehensive School.
Abandoned monkey found on North London bus
A common marmoset was found abandoned in a laundry bag on a 302 bus in Kensal Rise. The RSPCA believes new licensing laws for primates may have prompted the abandonment.
Andy Burnham Sparks Thirst as He Moves to Downing Street
Andy Burnham, now Prime Minister, has gained a fanbase lusting over his looks, dubbed 'Manchester Mogger'. Psychotherapists explain why power and shared values fuel the attraction.
Andy Burnham pledges to end rough sleeping in first PM order
New PM Andy Burnham visited homelessness charity The Passage in Victoria, pledging his first directive to end rough sleeping in the UK.
TfL official urges England-wide 20mph default, says ministers hesitant
TfL's Lilli Matson told MPs the government's road safety strategy missed an opportunity by not making 20mph the default speed limit in built-up areas across England.
Drake loses $1.5M World Cup bet, down $3M overall
Drake lost $1.5M betting on Argentina in the World Cup final. His total gambling losses now exceed $3M, with a 36.4% win rate across 88 bets.
Widow refuses to sell garden to protect 500-year-old tree
Jean Harris, 79, is battling plans for a £45m road scheme that would take part of her garden and threaten a 500-year-old oak tree in Herefordshire.
Starmer's friends run restaurant where he began career
Sir Keir Starmer's friends Sabbir and Aneela Karim, who run Salaam Namaste restaurant, cried as he left Downing Street; he resigned as PM and Andy Burnham is now Prime Minister.
Coronation Street: Sarah Platt arrested for Theo murder
Police arrest Sarah Platt for Theo Silverton's murder after blood on her clothes is tested. Kit Green's cover-up unravels as evidence seals her fate.
Andy Burnham becomes UK PM after meeting King Charles
Andy Burnham is officially Prime Minister after the 'kissing of hands' ceremony with King Charles III, vowing to ease the cost-of-living crisis.
Three US soldiers killed in renewed Iran conflict
Three US soldiers have died in recent days as hostilities with Iran resume. One was killed in Iraq during a drone detonation, two in a Jordan attack. US retaliatory strikes continue.
Andy Burnham becomes UK's fifth PM in four years
Andy Burnham is the UK's new Prime Minister, taking over from Keir Starmer as the country's seventh leader since the Brexit vote in 2016. He accepted an invitation to form a government from King Charles after Starmer resigned.
Andy Burnham's Wife Marie-France van Heel: Blind Date to No 10
Marie-France van Heel, Andy Burnham's wife, once appeared on Blind Date. Now she is set to become the Prime Minister's spouse as Burnham takes office.
Thames Water creditors seek talks with new PM on public control
Investors in Thames Water are willing to explore increased public control as new PM Andy Burnham considers temporary nationalisation of the debt-laden utility.
Hot Podium Guy Back for Andy Burnham PM Entry
Tobias Gough, known as Hot Podium Guy, is back at Downing Street as Andy Burnham becomes Prime Minister, setting up the iconic lectern.
BBC Radio 4 presenter Edward Stourton dies at 68
Edward Stourton, veteran BBC Radio 4 presenter known for Today and World At One, has died aged 68 after a prostate cancer diagnosis.
Yung Filly trial: Rapper accused of rape, assault in Australia
British rapper Yung Filly faces trial in Australia for allegedly raping and assaulting a 20-year-old fan after a Perth concert in September 2024. He denies six counts of sexual penetration without consent and other charges.
Edward Stourton dies at 68 after cancer battle
Long-time BBC Radio 4 broadcaster Edward Stourton has died aged 68 after living with incurable prostate cancer, the BBC confirmed.
Andy Burnham to become PM today, vows stable politics
Andy Burnham becomes UK's sixth PM in a decade, calling for 'stable and responsible' politics. He will appoint Shabana Mahmood as Chancellor and Ed Miliband as Foreign Secretary.
Maria shatters Gary as it’s all over in Coronation Street
Maria confronts Gary with photo evidence proving his lies about Theo's murder night, shattering their relationship and leaving her terrified of police repercussions.
Andy Burnham's Wife's Disastrous Blind Date
Marie-France van Heel, wife of incoming PM Andy Burnham, appeared on Cilla Black's Blind Date in the 90s, choosing a man who later became a Conservative Party director.
London heatwave exact dates in BBC weather forecast
Another heatwave is set to hit London from July 29, with temperatures reaching 28-30°C, according to the BBC's 14-day forecast. The capital will see five consecutive days above the heatwave threshold.
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