Labour MP: ‘Inevitable’ Starmer will be ousted if 2026 elections are bad Sir Keir Starmer faces being ousted after May’s elections unless he changes course, a leading Labour left-winger has warned. Former frontbencher Richard Burgon said it was “inevitable” the Prime Minister would be toppled if the 2026 elections in Scotland, Wales and large parts
Students heading to university warned about key scams targeting young adults Students are being warned to watch out for scams trying to con them out of their cash as they prepare for university life. Criminals will use a range of frauds targeting young adults, who are often getting their first taste of financial independence while
Toxic cover-up culture in NHS poses risk to mothers and babies – regulator chief Harm to mothers and their babies is at risk of being normalised owing to a “toxic” culture of cover-up in the NHS, the head of the doctors’ regulator will say. Charles Massey, chief executive of the General Medical Council (GMC), will
Food inflation to hit 5.7% as suppliers can ‘no longer absorb’ costs, FDF warns Food and drink inflation could climb to 5.7% by the end of the year thanks to cost pressures on manufacturers “trickling down” to supermarket shelves, a leading industry body has warned. The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) said current prices were
Lewis Capaldi to headline BST Hyde Park and Roundhay Festival after comeback Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi is to headline BST Hyde Park and Roundhay Festival next summer following his return to live performances this year. The 28-year-old, who announced a break from touring shortly after his performance at the Glastonbury Festival in 2023, returned to
Ricky Hatton found dead at his home at the age of 46 Former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton has died at the age of 46. Hatton was found dead at his home in Hyde. Greater Manchester Police said they are not treating the death as suspicious. A police spokesperson said: “Officers were called by a
Business Secretary pledges steel tariff announcement ‘as soon as possible’ Business Secretary Peter Kyle has said that tariff relief for UK steel is being negotiated and that he will “make sure that we have an announcement as soon as possible”. The UK and US signed a trade deal in June that reduced tariffs on car
Citi Group among US finance firms pledging investment into UK before Trump visit US financial firms have announced investments in the UK worth £1.25 billion before Donald Trump’s state visit next week. Citi Group has confirmed it will invest £1.1 billion across its UK operations, while S&P Global will put £4 million into their Manchester
Arsenal climb to top as attention turns to Manchester derby Martin Zubimendi scored twice as Arsenal condemned Ange Postecoglou to defeat in his first match as Nottingham Forest manager, moving top of the Premier League in the process. Chelsea were held to a late 2-2 draw at Brentford, but Newcastle welcomed a new goalscoring hero
Phillipson warns divided Labour cannot win as she vies to become deputy leader Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has said she wants to “unite” the Labour Party and beat Reform UK as she vies to become deputy leader. She is running against Lucy Powell, who lost her post as Commons leader in the Cabinet reshuffle after