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
Charity hopes to save lives in Pakistan with new children’s operating theatre A Scottish charity has opened a new children’s operating theatre in Pakistan which will carry out thousands of procedures each year. The facility at the District Headquarter Hospital in Kotli was delivered by Kids Operating Room. The charity uses a hub in Dundee
Spain win World Cup final as Ferran Torres’ extra-time goal sinks Argentina Super sub Ferran Torres fired Spain to their second men’s World Cup triumph as what looks to be Lionel Messi’s last dance ended in 10-man Argentina falling to a meek 1-0 extra-time defeat. Billed as a box-office final between the South American and
Spain win World Cup final as Ferran Torres’ extra-time goal sinks Argentina Super sub Ferran Torres fired Spain to their second men’s World Cup triumph as what looks to be Lionel Messi’s last dance ended in 10-man Argentina falling to a meek 1-0 extra-time defeat. Billed as a box-office final between the South American and
Scrapping digital ID will help focus on cost of living – Labour deputy leader Scrapping digital ID will help Andy Burnham’s government bring a “laser focus” to tackling the cost of living, Labour’s deputy leader has said. Amid questions about how much cash abandoning the project would save, Lucy Powell said the decision was “not
Thousands in Kent continue to face water supply issues Thousands of people in Kent are continuing to face water supply issues, including some with a “complete lack of water”, South East Water (SEW) have said. The company said on Saturday some 7,000 properties around the Tunbridge Wells area could face supply issues including low pressure,