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…
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced that schools in England will be required to adapt their teaching to the needs of local businesses, as part of a devolution drive aimed at tackling …
Consumer finance expert Martin Lewis has advised travellers to book EasyJet flights on Tuesday morning as the airline releases thousands of seats for summer 2027, warning that prices will r…
A federal appeals court has ruled against the Trump administration's attempt to obtain a national voter list, upholding concerns from state officials that the request could lead to abuse an…
Firefighters across France and Spain are battling massive wildfires as a new heatwave looms, with officials warning the blazes could continue into November. More than 360,000 people have be…
The Prince of Wales has described the devastating wildfires sweeping through south-west France as a stark reminder of the challenges posed by an increasingly extreme climate, as fire crews …
The Greater Manchester mayor has ruled out abolishing stamp duty while pledging to make the tax system fairer, as the Prime Minister dismisses proposals for a land value tax.
Labour has overtaken Reform UK in a new opinion poll, ending the party’s 15-month streak at the top, as Prime Minister Andy Burnham appears to benefit from a surge in support.
The UK Health Security Agency has upgraded heat health warnings to amber for four regions, warning that rising temperatures could lead to an increase in deaths as the fourth heatwave of the…
Bill Oddie, the much-loved wildlife presenter and comedian who found fame with The Goodies before becoming a leading face of BBC nature programmes, has died at the age of 85. His family con…
A man and a woman have died after being rescued from the water at Fistral Beach in Newquay, Cornwall. Emergency services including police, coastguard, ambulance and RNLI attended the scene …