Andy Burnham has walked into Downing Street facing an economy under pressure, an NHS in crisis, and a fractured union demanding answers. His first months in power will test whether his reputation for reform can survive contact with the reality of governing.
Bus fares across most of England will be capped at £2 per single journey from January, the government has confirmed. Millions of passengers could save hundreds of pounds a year under the extended scheme.
Andy Burnham’s rise from Manchester mayor to UK Prime Minister has caught the world’s attention. Here’s what allies, adversaries, and investors can realistically expect from Britain’s new leader.
Keir Starmer has culled several close allies in a wide-ranging reshuffle, with the appointment of John Healey as Defence Secretary drawing particular attention. The changes come as new chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares for a spending review that could define the government’s first term.
The Guardian has named its 20 best UK family days out for summer 2025, covering everything from fossil hunting on the Jurassic Coast to stargazing at Kielder Water. Here’s what parents need to know before booking.
Steven Long stole £11.5 million from 115 elderly victims using fake investment schemes to fund a lifestyle of luxury properties and exotic holidays. Survivors have spoken out after the 54-year-old fraudster was jailed for 14 years.
King Charles III raised eyebrows and a few smiles when he quipped it was a ‘good day to drown a few sorrows’ while pouring a pint during a surprise pub visit. The remark came just days after England’s painful World Cup semi-final exit.
Health advisers have called on the UK government to extend the meningitis B vaccine to teenagers through the NHS. The recommendation could protect thousands of young people from one of the most dangerous bacterial infections in the country.
Keir Starmer travelled to Kyiv on Thursday to meet President Zelensky and announce a fresh £450 million military aid package. The visit signals London’s determination to hold firm on Ukraine even as Western unity faces growing strain.
Derek Holt has been jailed for life after staging his wife Patricia’s death as a suicide to stop her from divorcing him. His own daughter told the court he was a ‘jealous, conniving, narcissistic villain.’
