Andy Burnham to scrap digital ID to focus on cost of living in first major policy pledge
A spokesperson for the incoming prime minister says his Government would “put its focus where people need it right now”.
A spokesperson for the incoming prime minister says his Government would “put its focus where people need it right now”.
Iran and the US have traded strikes as hostilities re-escalated this week, with Tehran targeting US military facilities across the Gulf region.
Who is the real Andy Burnham? Laura Kuenssberg talks to more than 20 people who know him to work it out
Iran and the US have traded strikes as hostilities re-escalated this week, with Tehran targeting US military facilities across the Gulf region.
Drones targeted Wildberries facilities near Moscow and in Tambov. Ukraine's leader called them "major logistics facilities" supplying "sanctioned components".
Tamás Sulyok, seen as an Orbán loyalist, had until Saturday night to agree to end his term.
The singer's third album is full of incisive, witty lyrics that are let down by muted production.
We look at some of the most memorable scenes during the 2026 World Cup that set the internet alight.
A new documentary shows the impact Wham! had on people during their ground-breaking visit to China.
Drilling has become a controversial topic for the Labour party after the 2024 manifesto pledged to not issue new licences.
There is belief in the party that the new leader could put Labour back in the political match, political editor Chris Mason writes.
Sir Ed Davey says Gianni Infantino and world football's governing body is "destroying the integrity of the beautiful game".
The nine types of stalling that researchers say can reveal something deeper about us and why it's not always bad.
An NHS trial over 10 years followed nearly 3,500 men who received focal therapy, a less invasive treatment.
It will be illegal to sell high-caffeine beverages to under-16s from April next year, but soft drinks with lower caffeine levels will not be affected.
It's a small but growing problem in the property market - here's how to protect yourself.
Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country.
From defence spending to housing - the next UK leader has a series of challenges to deal with.
The company has unveiled a massive new artificial intelligence model it says can take on top American firms.
Trump Media is launching a fast, paid feed to its most influential posts for Wall Street traders.
It follows a review by the regulator in May that criticised the platform for not being "safe enough" for children.
The Education Policy Institute says the new prime minister should target the issue with "laser-like focus".
The government says the pandemic left a "pernicious legacy", but that teachers are helping pupils turn a corner.
Pillows, sleeping bags and feeders subject to safety notices were found on sites including Amazon and TikTok.
Canadian leader Mark Carney says both the US and Canada have an equal responsibility to fight climate change, which experts say are worsening wildfire conditions.
Canadian officials say that fire activity in Ontario is beginning to ease, with air quality expected to improve in US cities too.
India's first space-tech unicorn Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched Vikram-1 on Saturday.