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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Tributes pour in for 38-year-old British woman found dead in suitcase in Athens: ‘Beautiful, loving and kind’
Greek police investigating whether ‘foul play was involved’ in the death of Elisabeth-Jane Ross The distraught family of a British woman who was found dead in a suitcase in Athens…
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…
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…
MP Diane Abbott readmitted into Labour Party after suspension
The long-serving MP Diane Abbott has been let back into the Labour Party, following a year-long suspension. In a statement, a Labour spokesperson said Abbott had “apologised” following an independent…
Palestine Action ban to be reviewed by Supreme Court
Home and legal correspondentPublished30 July 2026The controversial ban under terrorism legislation of the protest group Palestine Action will be reviewed by the Supreme Court. In a major blow to the…