Burnham and Macron agree to scale up action on small boats in first meeting
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:46:49 GMT
The leaders also discuss Ukraine and "the UK's drive to get closer to Europe", No 10 says.
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.
Badenoch accuses Burnham of kicking defence spending into the long grass
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:23:16 GMT
Andy Burnham has committed to reaching the Nato target of 3.5% spending by 2035, but not 3% by 2030.
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 15:19:28 GMT
The funeral of one of five young men killed in the crash with a police car is due to take place.
Trump hints US would not back UK over Falkland Islands due to lack of Iran war support
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:16:49 GMT
The US president says the UK was not "there to help me" in his ongoing war with Iran.
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.
How the brain of a fly may help explain human behaviour
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:01:41 GMT
Comparing the brains of male and female flies may transform our understanding of how genes shape behaviour, including ours.
Palestinian teens killed during settler attack on West Bank village, officials say
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:05:57 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.
Zack Polanski says he'll run for former PM Starmer's seat in by-election
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:28:24 GMT
The Green Party leader intends to run in the Holborn and St Pancras seat following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation as MP.
