Andy Burnham praises UK-EU ties in meeting with Emmanuel Macron
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:38:43 GMT
The pair discussed small boats, defence and Ukraine in Burnham's first bilateral talks in Downing Street.
Channel smuggling gangs resort to 'mega-dinghies' as crackdown limits small boat supply
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:04 GMT
Once-rival criminal groups are being forced to work together because of a shortage of small boats, a BBC investigation has found.
Watch: BBC witnesses 'taxi boat' picking up migrants multiple times in a day
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:21:09 GMT
A BBC investigation has found smuggling gangs are running low on small boats, forcing rival gangs to work together and load more migrants on larger boats.
Feminist activist and journalist Gloria Steinem dies, aged 92
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:52:18 GMT
Her foundation said she "passed away peacefully" at her home in New York City, "surrounded by many who loved her".
Schools to close early for A66 crash funeral amid safety concerns
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:45:24 GMT
The funeral of one of five young men killed in the crash with a police car is due to take place.
UN warns of 'supersized' El Niño as countries prepare for impact
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:01:54 GMT
The WMO has warned that the natural weather phenomenon could bring disruption to global economies.
Zack Polanski says he'll run for former PM Starmer's seat in by-election
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:41:46 GMT
The Green Party leader intends to run in the Holborn and St Pancras seat following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation as MP.
Badenoch accuses Burnham of kicking defence spending into the long grass
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:20:33 GMT
Andy Burnham has committed to reaching the Nato target of 3.5% spending by 2035, but not 3% by 2030.
Households warned gas price spike could pile fresh pressure on energy bills
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:26:54 GMT
Experts warn low storage levels could push up gas prices further, leaving households with higher bills.
Palestinian teens killed during settler attack on West Bank village, officials say
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:53:58 GMT
Al-Mughayyir's council says they were trying to stop settlers stealing sheep, but the Israeli military says they threw stones at its troops.
