Burnham to make bid to return as MP as pressure mounts on Starmer
Thu, 14 May 2026 22:20:31 GMT
Wes Streeting also resigns as health secretary, saying he has lost confidence in Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.
Analysis: Andy Burnham's route back to the Commons is clearer - but one big hurdle remains
Fri, 15 May 2026 00:17:31 GMT
The Greater Manchester mayor faces a messy and bitter by-election battle with Reform UK.
Watch: The day Labour's potential leadership race began to heat up
Thu, 14 May 2026 20:41:36 GMT
Political turmoil continued in Westminster on Thursday after Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned Starmer's government saying he had "lost confidence" in his leadership.
Royal finances face a cut. But will much really change?
Thu, 14 May 2026 23:11:07 GMT
The monarchy’s finances have long been protected by tradition. Now experts say the public are demanding for more transparency
Trump and Xi hold talks but no trade deal agreed
Thu, 14 May 2026 21:06:44 GMT
There was plenty of choreographed ceremonies, but there was no sweeping trade breakthrough as Trump met Xi in Beijing.
One dead and two ill after meningitis cases
Thu, 14 May 2026 21:00:28 GMT
Agencies said the risk to pupils and the wider public following the cases of meningitis remains low.
Hundreds of comedians unpaid by one of UK's biggest comedy festivals
Thu, 14 May 2026 23:35:12 GMT
Leicester Comedy Festival says it is committed to paying comedians but waiting on money themselves.
Australia soars into Eurovision final as UK song debuts
Thu, 14 May 2026 22:54:09 GMT
Delta Goodrem is now a favourite to win Eurovision, following a spectacular semi-final performance.
Zack Polanski did not vote in local elections, Green Party says
Thu, 14 May 2026 21:55:21 GMT
The Green Party leader previously told Hackney mayoral candidate Zoë Garbett "you have my vote".
Italians praise Catherine as they turn out for final day of trip
Thu, 14 May 2026 18:29:05 GMT
The Princess of Wales shone in front of large crowds in Reggio Emilia on the final day of her tour.
