Jenrick urges Burnham to rule out tax rises to fund social care
Prime Minister Burnham, while acknowledging the critical need for systemic reform in social care, has maintained a more cautious stance on funding. He has indicated a clear preference for first…
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UK holidaymakers are being warned about a nasty infectious disease called cyclosporiasis that can cause explosive diarrhoea, after a sharp rise in cases. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has…
What’s happening to UK interest rates and mortgage deals?
The Bank of England has maintained UK interest rates at 3.75% for the fifth consecutive time, a level last seen in February 2023. This decision, announced in late July 2026,…
Banbury bagpipes – the first defence against alien invaders?
David Kerr, a proud Scotsman residing in Banbury, is a pivotal figure in this narrative. Originally hailing from Glasgow, Kerr carries the rich musical legacy of his homeland, expressed through…
Fossil hunter discovers rare ‘sea dragon’ at Lavernock Point
The pivotal moment in Myerscough’s life occurred in 2014, high on the slopes of Yr Wyddfa, more commonly known as Snowdon, Wales’s highest peak. An avid mountaineer, he was pursuing…
Missile that left crater deep inside Poland was probably Russian – Polish PM Tusk
The object that impacted a Polish field in the early hours of Thursday, leaving a significant crater, was "probably a Russian Kh-101 ballistic missile," according to Polish Prime Minister Donald…
Photos capture stunning July full Buck Moon over the UK
The July full Moon, most widely known as the Buck Moon, derives its identity from a remarkable biological phenomenon observable during this specific time of year. It coincides with the…
Greater Manchester mayoral election polling stations open
The catalyst for this snap election was Andy Burnham’s remarkable trajectory from local leadership to national prominence. His success in last month’s Makerfield parliamentary by-election, a seat he contested after…
US launches ‘heavy’ strikes on Iran after attempted attack on American troops
The United States military has unleashed a "heavy wave" of strikes against Iran, a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict that has gripped the Middle East for months. This decisive…
MoD data breach a ‘foreseeable’ failure that left Afghans in danger, inquiry finds
The committee’s findings paint a grim picture of an organisation ill-equipped to handle the critical humanitarian task it was assigned. The systemic breakdown, highlighted in their report, encompassed "weak operating…

Crypto firm Binance covers 90% of losses after $6.3bn hack.
City of London leader named ‘most influential black Briton’.
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Mahmood expected to announce changes to rules around indefinite leave to remain.
Alder Hey hospital admits responsibility for Mold girl’s death
‘Fascinating’ rare beetle found in Wales again after three year search
Clashes erupt between police and protesters in Paris.
Soaring cost of Halloween treats spooks shoppers.
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Burnham ‘open’ to calls for slavery apology but rules out reparations.


































































































