UK growth to slow next year after stronger-than-expected 2026, says OECD UK economic growth is now expected to slow next year in a blow to Andy Burnham’s ambitions despite a stronger-than-expected performance in 2026 in the face of the Middle East conflict, according to new forecasts. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) also
Burnham says AI safety should be an issue for governments and not left to chance Andy Burnham said he wants the UK to lead the world in developing a set of rules to prevent the spread of rogue artificial intelligence (AI), putting him on a collision course with US President Donald Trump Andy Burnham said
Around 50 migrants arrive in Dover after refusing French coastguard help A boat containing 51 migrants who refused help from the French coastguard and spent more than 30 hours at sea has arrived in Dover. British rescue boats were sent to collect the passengers of a migrant dinghy on Tuesday and the UK’s Maritime and
England bowler Mark Wood announces retirement from international cricket England bowler Mark Wood has announced his retirement from international cricket. The 36-year-old paceman played 38 Test matches over an 11-year England career, taking 119 wickets. “My stats won’t read I was the best bowler ever – but I hope my team-mates think I was someone
Andy Burnham to tell United Nations that UK is not ‘on the slide’ Andy Burnham will insist the UK is not “on the slide” and attempt to draw a line under 10 years of post-Brexit turbulence as he makes his United Nations debut as Prime Minister. He will address the UN General Assembly in New
Government borrowing hits second-highest August on record in setback for Healey UK Government borrowing rose in August to the second-highest level for the month on record, coming in above forecasts and piling pressure on Chancellor John Healey ahead of his first autumn Budget, figures show. Public sector net borrowing rose to £18.3 billion in August,
Martha’s Rule to be extended to hospital A&E departments in England Martha’s Rule will be extended to hospital A&E departments in England, making it easier for staff and families to ask for a second opinion. The rule, which was brought in after the death of 13-year-old Martha Mills, gives formalised, 24/7 access to an urgent
World Cup winner Sir Geoff Hurst ‘honoured’ by Freedom of the City of London World Cup winner Sir Geoff Hurst said it was a “great honour” to be given the Freedom of the City of London at a ceremony on Monday. The 84-year-old was recognised for his outstanding sporting achievements for England and West Ham
Taylor Swift to receive inaugural artist director award at VMAs Taylor Swift will receive the first-ever award for artist director at the 2026 MTV VMAs. The accolade – which will be handed out at the ceremony this weekend – was announced by MTV and CBS. In a press release, the broadcasters said the artist director
ITV reveals Emmerdale set for ‘chilling shake-up’ with return of Tom King Emmerdale is set to have a “chilling shake-up” when James Chase reprises his role as Tom King. In 2024, the ITV soap broadcast a storyline across several months which followed Belle King, played by Eden Taylor-Draper, as she suffered coercive control and abuse