Andy Burnham to meet Donald Trump for first time as world leaders gather at UN Andy Burnham is to meet Donald Trump for the first time as world leaders gather in New York for talks on the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East and the rapid development of AI. The Prime Minister and the
Young driver crashes kill or seriously hurt more than 23,000 in five years More than 23,000 people have been killed or seriously injured in crashes involving a driver aged 17 to 24 in the past five years, police have warned. Analysis of figures from the Department of Transport between 2021 and 2025 show that the
Air traffic control provider comes under fire after second issue in two weeks Passengers and airlines “deserve better” an aviation industry body has said, as air traffic controllers came under fire after a second issue within two weeks caused flight disruption. Flights were delayed in Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England amid an air traffic
Burnham vows to ensure ‘resilience’ after ‘tough’ summer for emergency services Andy Burnham has pledged to boost Britain’s resilience as he paid tribute to frontline workers after a summer of high temperatures, wildfires and emergencies at sea. The Prime Minister told volunteers they would never be “invisible” to him during a reception in the garden
Life term for man who walked into police station and confessed to 1994 murder A man has been sentenced to life imprisonment after he walked into a police station and confessed his involvement in a murder more than 30 years ago. Robert Lloyd, 53, admitted to officers his part in the brutal killing of 26-year-old
Bank of England to open new Leeds office in 2028 The Bank of England is set to open a new office in Leeds as it continues to beef up its presence in the city. Britain’s central bank has secured a new long-term site at Capitol House in Bond Court in Leeds, which it said will
It’s Time! Mariah Carey announces UK Christmas tour US superstar Mariah Carey has announced a UK Christmas tour. The pop singer, 57, best known for her 1994 festive chart-topper All I Want For Christmas Is You, will perform three shows in the UK this winter as part of her Christmastime tour. The limited run of
Cole Palmer and Declan Rice among five withdrawals from England squad Five England players, including Chelsea forward Cole Palmer, have dropped out of the squad for the Nations League matches over the next three weeks. Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice, Newcastle full-back Tino Livramento and the Manchester United pair of Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo complete
Former deputy Helen Jenner unveiled as new leader of Reform UK in Wales Reform UK has named Helen Jenner its new leader in Wales following the arrest and resignation of her predecessor. Former deputy leader Ms Jenner, Member of the Senedd for Bangor Conwy Mon, will replace Dan Thomas, the party announced on Monday. Mr
Airlines demand action after second air traffic control issue in a fortnight Airlines have demanded urgent action after a second air traffic control issue in less than two weeks caused further flight disruption. Flights have been delayed in Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England amid an air traffic control issue on Monday, National Air Traffic