Burnham promises 'breathing space' for households. How might it affect your money?
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:15:20 GMT
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he wants life to be more affordable, but how could he do it?
Who is Andy Burnham's wife, Marie-France van Heel?
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:43:13 GMT
Van Heel, known as Frankie, is a marketing executive who has been in a relationship with Burnham since their university days.
'A circuit-breaker moment': Watch Andy Burnham's first speech as PM in full
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:21:31 GMT
Andy Burnham spoke outside Downing Street after he replaced Keir Starmer as prime minister and leader of the Labour party.
'I go with a smile': Watch Keir Starmer's last speech as prime minister in full
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:37:20 GMT
Starmer spoke in front of an applauding crowd on Downing Street.
Broadcaster and journalist Edward Stourton dies aged 68
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:30:13 GMT
Stourton hosted Radio 4's Today programme for a decade and was a founding member of Channel 4 News.
Fire crews battle blaze on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:19:55 GMT
A huge plume of smoke could be seen from as far away as Fife on Sunday evening.
My fitness tracker knew I was pregnant before I did
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:09:18 GMT
Ravika is one of hundreds of women who are noticing early pregnancy signs through the data on their fitness trackers.
Prisons minister Lord Timpson quits government
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:12:10 GMT
The businessman said it was an "honour" to serve in the post, but the BBC understands he feels he has achieved all he can in the role.
Are you a parent missing out on £27 a week? Here's how to check
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:16:47 GMT
Thousands of new parents fail to claim child benefit until it is too late to receive some of the money, HMRC says.
The small seaside town winning big from TV tourism
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:29:13 GMT
Hope Street has drawn tourists from around the world to Donaghadee in Northern Ireland - and its locals are also enjoying being part of the show.
