Russia’s attempt to influence Brexit vote failed – but they still tried, Burnham says
Andy Burnham claimed it was ‘clear’ Moscow had interfered with the vote The prime minister believes the Brexit referendum result was “legitimate”, despite Downing Street saying it is “inconceivable” Russia…
Schoolboy knife attacker texted ‘sorry’ to mum
The mother of a teenage boy who stabbed a girl in a masked attack at a school said she received a message from her son saying “sorry” shortly after the…
Police officer seriously injured as 10 arrested at tense Liverpool v Manchester City clash
Five people were held on suspicion of tragedy chanting at Anfield 10 people have been arrested while a police officer suffered a “serious facial injury” during an arrest following Liverpool’s…
PM believes Brexit vote was legitimate despite Russia claims, No 10 says
Andy Burnham believes the 2016 Brexit referendum result was “legitimate”, Downing Street has said, after the prime minister claimed there was Russian interference in the vote. It is “inconceivable” that…
Nobel Prize for economics awarded to Hall and Woodford for work on ‘smoothing’ crises
Two US economists have won the 2026 Nobel economics prize for their work developing models that help central bankers and finance ministers to stabilise their countries, avoiding long recessions and…
Normandy veteran Henry Rice dies aged 100
World War Two veteran Henry Rice, who survived a near-miss when a torpedo was fired at the boat he was on, has died at the age of 100. Rice, from…
AI minister warns ‘likely’ UK’s cyber defences will be breached
The UK’s AI minister has warned it is “likely, if not inevitable” the country’s cyber defences will at some point be breached. Speaking at a press conference, Kanishka Narayan pointed…
BBC defends editing out trans rights slogan on Strictly contestant’s T-shirt
The BBC has defended its decision to edit out a transgender rights slogan from a T-shirt worn by a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing, stating it was standard practice to…
Premier League urged to back football on prescription to tackle depression and mental health
Participants under the trial received complimentary match tickets and are met by regular fans prior to the kick-off A pilot scheme offering live football to support mental health has been…
Russell Brand trial: Everything you need to know as TV presenter faces rape and sexual assault allegations
The comedian and podcaster is facing accusations of rape and sexual assault from six women Comedian Russell Brand has arrived at court to face trial, after being accused of raping…