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Burnham set for No 10: BBC correspondents on what Trump, Putin and others will make of him
Dan Kitwood / Getty Images13 July 2026Andy Burnham is set to be the UK's next prime minister. BBC correspondents in Europe, Russia, Ukraine and Asia reflect on what world leaders make of a Burnham premiership.US: Burnham has opportunity to win over TrumpAnthony...
Bill for Hillsborough Law set to be approved by MPs
HILLSBOROUGH INQUESTSDaniel Wittenberg, Senior Producer and Judith Moritz, Special correspondent12 July 2026The long-delayed bill to create a Hillsborough Law is expected to be approved by MPs next week after the government said it could return to Parliament before...
Police say no suggestion of political motive in Widdecombe killing after new arrest
Getty ImagesZahra Fatima12 July 2026, 11:45 BSTUpdated 57 minutes agoPolice investigating the alleged murder of Ann Widdecombe say there is "nothing to suggest it was politically motivated".Devon and Cornwall Police added they are not looking for anyone else in...
Burnham will deal with living costs in short term, key adviser says
PA MediaJoshua NevettPolitical reporter12 July 2026A key adviser to Andy Burnham has said he will be focused on "dealing with the cost of living in the short term" if, as expected, he becomes prime minister.Former Labour minister Miatta Fahnbulleh told the BBC she...
Burnham will deal with living costs in short term, key adviser says
PA MediaJoshua NevettPolitical reporter12 July 2026A key adviser to Andy Burnham has said he will be focused on "dealing with the cost of living in the short term" if, as expected, he becomes prime minister.Former Labour minister Miatta Fahnbulleh told the BBC she...
Man arrested on suspicion of murder of Ann Widdecombe
Getty ImagesHarry Sekulich11 July 2026Updated 5 hours agoPolice say a 28-year-old man has been arrested in South Yorkshire on suspicion of the murder of Ann Widdecombe."The suspect, who is a white British national, is now in police custody," a statement from Devon and...
Ann Widdecombe attacked nearly 24 hours before she was found dead, police believe
BBC NewsZahra Fatima11 July 2026, 14:17 BSTUpdated 2 hours agoAnn Widdecombe was attacked nearly 24 hours before she was found dead, police believe.The 78-year-old former Conservative minister was found with serious injuries at her home in Haytor, Devon at 11:40 BST...
Reeves tells BBC: Burnham needs worked-through plan to govern from the start
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedLaura KuenssbergSunday with Laura Kuenssberg11 July 2026Rachel Reeves has warned the incoming prime minister, Andy Burnham, that he needs to be properly prepared to govern...
Reeves tells BBC: Burnham needs worked-through plan to govern from the start
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedLaura KuenssbergSunday with Laura Kuenssberg11 July 2026Rachel Reeves has warned the incoming prime minister, Andy Burnham, that he needs to be properly prepared to govern...
‘I was naive,’ says minister who quit over Labour Together claims
He was speaking days after a Los Angeles jury found that Meta, which owns Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, and Google, owner of YouTube, had intentionally built addictive social media platforms. The two companies said they disagreed with the verdict and intended to...
No evidence of ‘family voting’ in by-election
An investigation into alleged "family voting" finds no evidence of intent to influence voting. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnAn investigation into alleged "family voting" finds no...
Assisted dying bill will not now become law, say both sides
The House of Lords are continuing to debate the proposals but there is not enough time to complete all the stages in the current parliamentary session. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this...
Two hereditary peers allowed to keep ceremonial roles
The Duke of Norfolk and Lord Carrington won the concession due to their role in organising state occasions. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe Duke of Norfolk and Lord Carrington won...
Mandelson personal phone messages requested for files release
It is thought these questions related to his continued contact with Epstein after his first conviction for soliciting prostitution with a minor; reports that he had stayed at Epstein's home while the financier was in prison, and his association with a charity founded...
Farage says local elections are referendum on Starmer, as he launches campaign
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is launching his party's push to take control of more councils at a rally in Sunderland. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnReform UK leader Nigel Farage is...
Far-fetched to think McSweeney faked phone theft, says PM
Messages relating to Lord Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador could have been lost in the alleged theft. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnMessages relating to Lord Peter...
Speaker urged to stop Keir Starmer avoiding MPs’ questions
The public are growing tired of Sir Keir Starmer's conduct at PMQs, according to letters obtained by the BBC. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe public are growing tired of Sir Keir...
NS&I set to pay millions in compensation to customers
The government-backed bank has been accused of a series of errors, including not paying bereaved families money that was rightfully theirs. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe...
Ministers hope red tape cuts will speed up decision-making
The Conservatives said the changes were being made by a government "stuck in consultation paralysis". Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe Conservatives said the changes were being made...
Chris Mason: How will the UK respond to US court ruling on social media?
Will the decision of a Los Angeles jury have an impact on the UK government as it considers potential future regulations on social media, writes the BBC's political editor. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion...
British forces will be able to board Russian shadow fleet ships in UK waters
The move will "starve Putin's war machine", Starmer says as he arrives in Finland for a military summit. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe move will "starve Putin's war machine",...
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