New 'No 10 North' plan will rebalance power in Britain, Burnham promises
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

The man most likely to be the next prime minister says his devolution plans would "drive good growth in every postcode".

Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham offers a blueprint for his premiership
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Burnham offered a sense of what his time as prime minister would mean, but he did not lay out many details.

Resident doctors in England accept pay deal and end strikes
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

Doctors have been locked in a three-year dispute with the government, resulting in several rounds of strikes.

'They are hoping beyond hope': Rescue efforts continue at collapsed La Guaira building
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

The BBC's Will Grant reports on the efforts to dig out survivors in the port city of Catia la Mer.

Tributes paid to 'comic genius' Penelope Keith after her death aged 86
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

The beloved actress was known for roles in classic TV sitcoms The Good Life and To the Manor Born.