Man charged with murder of Ann Widdecombe A 28-year-old man has been charged with the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe. Joshua Kerry, from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, the Crown Prosecution Service said. He was first arrested on suspicion of murder on July 11, two days
John Healey appointed Chancellor amid Andy Burnham Cabinet clear-out John Healey has been named Chancellor in Andy Burnham’s first Government appointment, as he purged the Cabinet of loyalists of his predecessor Sir Keir Starmer. David Lammy, Rachel Reeves and Steve Reed were among the high-profile Cabinet ministers to be shown the door by the new
Andy Burnham clears out senior ministers Lammy and Reeves after taking power David Lammy, Rachel Reeves and Steve Reed are among the first high-profile Cabinet ministers to be shown the door by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Ms Reeves lost her job as chancellor and is understood to have turned down an offer from Mr
Former England forward and manager Kevin Keegan has died Keegan, a star of Liverpool’s 1970s side who went on to become adored on Tyneside as player and manager of Newcastle, had been undergoing treatment for stage four cancer. A statement from Keegan’s family read: “It is with immense sadness that we announce that Kevin Keegan
Kevin Keegan dies aged 75 Former Newcastle and England manager Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75, his family have announced in a statement. Former England forward and manager Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75. Keegan, a star of Liverpool’s 1970s side who went on to become adored on Tyneside
Andy Burnham becomes Prime Minister promising a ’10-year plan for the country’ Andy Burnham has become the UK’s new Prime Minister after Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation. Andy Burnham has become the UK’s new Prime Minister after Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation. Mr Burnham comes into power claiming to have a decade-long plan to change the UK
‘My work is done’ – Starmer leaves No 10 with Burnham poised for power Sir Keir Starmer has said “my work is done” and “I go with a smile” in his final speech as Prime Minister. Sir Keir Starmer has said “my work is done” and “I go with a smile” in his final speech
Hosepipe ban brought in for 2.4m people amid ongoing hot weather More than two million people will be subject to a hosepipe ban amid hot weather. South East Water said 2.4 million customers will be affected by temporary restrictions in Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire from Saturday. But the firm is asking customers to cut
Andy Burnham to enter No 10 promising ‘breathing room’ on cost of living Andy Burnham will enter 10 Downing Street promising to give people “breathing room” against the rising cost of living. In his first speech as prime minister, Mr Burnham will urge the country to be honest about the challenges it faces and call
Pre-travel primping ‘costing holidaymakers typically more than £150’ Holidaymakers who are having beauty, hair and skincare glow-ups ahead of their summer trip are budgeting to spend more than £150 typically, a survey has found. More than three-quarters (76%) of men said they would be treating themselves to a makeover before jetting off, with 82% of