Dad pays tribute to son who died after sea rescue
A seven-year-old boy who died a week after being rescued from the sea “never failed to bring happiness” to others, his father has told the BBC. Musa Ahmed and five…
Greens review social media operation as Polanski row rumbles on
The Green Party of England and Wales is reviewing its social media operation which has been central to its surge in popularity over the past year, sources have told the…
Palestine Action can appeal terror ban at the Supreme Court
Thousands of people have been arrested over support for pro-Palestine group Palestine Action can appeal their terror ban at the Supreme Court, judges have ruled, setting up a final legal…
British Airways flight called mayday on approach to Heathrow
A British Airways flight issued a “mayday” distress call on its approach to Heathrow Airport earlier this month, according to a statement from France’s accident investigation authority. The call was…
Archbishop of Canterbury committed to £100m slavery fund
The Archbishop of Canterbury has renewed her commitment to a controversial £100m fund over the Church of England’s role in the transatlantic slave trade. Dame Sarah Mullally was speaking on…
Mayors allowed to keep share of taxes collected in their area as part of Burnham’s devolution revolution
‘I know what it’s like to be ignored by politicians in Westminster – I’m not going to make that same mistake now I’m PM,’ says Burnham as he unveils another…
Burnham told Trump the UK will be ‘pragmatic’ about North Sea oil and gas
Despite vowing to stick to Labour’s 2024 manifesto promises, Burnham appears to have left the door open for further drilling in the North Sea Andy Burnham has told Donald Trump…
Four people die after busiest day for small-boat crossings this year
Four people died trying to cross the Channel overnight after the busiest day for small-boat crossings so far this year saw 752 arrivals in the UK. One man died after…
Drought declared across whole of Wales as conditions ‘deteriorate’
A drought has been extended across the whole of Wales with the country on course for its driest July on record in 190 years. Declaring the drought, the country’s environment…
Burnham says he told Trump UK will be pragmatic about North Sea oil
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he told US President Donald Trump he would take a “pragmatic approach” to the issue of North Sea oil and gas. Trump has long…