Andy Burnham’s name keeps cropping up in Westminster whispers about Labour’s next generation of leaders. But the road from Manchester to Downing Street is longer and more complicated than his supporters might like.
The Institute for Government has warned that the UK lacks a coherent strategy to manage the mounting economic fallout from the Iran conflict. With oil prices near $97 a barrel and shipping costs up 30%, the pressure on public finances is intensifying.
Economist Mariana Mazzucato told Channel 4 that governments always find money for defence but claim empty pockets when public services need funding. Her challenge goes beyond politics — it’s about who decides what an economy is actually for.
Gary Nolan spoke publicly for the first time about the “terror” his baby son Preston endured, addressing a tearful crowd of around 60 people at a candlelit vigil. His raw, grief-stricken words have resonated far beyond the local community.
A previously unpublished NHS report flagged serious maternity failures at Nottingham hospitals years before a major inquiry was launched. The document identified 14 specific concerns, including staffing shortfalls and a culture of silence around safety issues.
The UK government wants to ban under-16s from Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat — but the mechanics of enforcement are far from simple. Here’s what we know so far about which apps are affected and how age verification might actually work.
Britain’s proposed ban on under-16s using social media has split parents, with some calling it long overdue and others insisting the technology is already too embedded to control. The legislation would affect platforms including TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat.
The UK economy grew by 0.7% in the first quarter of 2025, beating expectations — but what does GDP actually mean, and is the recovery strong enough to last? Here’s what you need to know.
Two men face charges after allegedly stealing $18,000 worth of equipment from England’s World Cup training base in Kansas City. Police arrested the suspects within 48 hours of the reported theft.
A police officer in Derbyshire has been pulled from frontline duties amid serious allegations of fabricating evidence using artificial intelligence. The case marks a troubling first for UK law enforcement as AI technology becomes increasingly accessible.
