Conservative and Reform UK mayors are planning to introduce local tax rebates as part of a devolution drive led by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, with proposals to give mayors a sha…
Voting has begun in the biggest by-election in British political history, with more than two million people eligible to choose Andy Burnham's successor as Greater Manchester mayor.
A major incident has been declared after a large wildfire broke out at Dunwich Heath, a National Trust site on the Suffolk coast, with around 70 firefighters and 14 fire engines at the scen…
With Apple's annual flagship event less than two months away, the latest credible leaks suggest the iPhone 18 Pro will feature a periscope camera, advanced Siri AI, and a redesigned display…
The latest Marvel film includes a brief scene after the credits that suggests Spider-Man may no longer be on Earth, with a tracker failing to locate him. The movie is also on track for a re…
Former mayor Andy Burnham has called on Greater Manchester voters to support Labour candidate Bev Craig in the mayoral by-election on Thursday, triggered after Burnham was elected as MP for…
Cybercriminals have stolen contact details of parents, staff, police officers and government officials from the Department for Education and a police database, with data including email add…
As the election to succeed Andy Burnham approaches, residents in Greater Manchester are clear about what they want from their next mayor: tangible improvements to housing, transport, and pu…
The sharp rise in people living to 90 in the UK is putting pressure on the social care system. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has made a pledge to end the funding crisis, but critics say actio…
Dr Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, refused to answer questions before a Senate committee on Wednesday, invoking his constitution…
Devon and Cornwall Police are investigating four unexplained deaths at a homeless shelter in Cornwall previously home to James Desborough, who was convicted of murdering two homeless men an…
The Mayor of Greater Manchester has called for a radical overhaul of the social care system, arguing that carers deserve to be the highest-paid workers rather than among the lowest.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to give a speech focusing on building political consensus for social care reform, avoiding specific policy details, while Baroness Louise Casey plays down…
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has vowed to tackle the long-standing social care funding crisis, inviting opposition leaders for urgent cross-party talks.
Ukrainian attacks on the Russian online retailer Wildberries are so severe that the Kremlin and state bank VTB may be forced to intervene with financial support, according to a war briefing…
The National Institute of Economic and Social Research has warned Andy Burnham he faces «very difficult trade-offs» in his first budget, with no capacity to borrow more for his pledges on p…
Apple's market capitalisation surpassed $5tn for the first time, driven by strong product demand and its decision to avoid the costly AI spending race, while investors fled other tech stock…
The former DIY SOS presenter, standing for Nigel Farage’s party, is trying to capitalise on Andy Burnham’s departure as voters head to the polls on Thursday.
UEFA has strongly condemned FIFA’s proposal to sell minority stakes in a new company that would hold the commercial rights to the World Cup and other tournaments, warning the move could und…
French President Emmanuel Macron says the country is facing its most severe wildfire situation since the Second World War, as nearly 4,000 people are evacuated from tourist sites near Borde…
The government has denied plans for a so-called 'death tax' to fund social care reforms, ahead of a speech on the issue by Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Wednesday.
Rising global oil and gas prices are threatening to increase inflation in the UK, creating a fresh economic headache for Chancellor Rachel Reeves as she prepares the government's fiscal pla…
Consumer goods giant Unilever has reported its strongest sales performance in more than ten years and raised its annual outlook as it prepares to separate its food division.
European markets opened mixed as a deepening sell-off in artificial intelligence-related stocks, particularly semiconductor companies, weighed on investor sentiment. Oil prices fell and Uni…