Burnham promises more devolution and public control of essential services
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch said Burnham was offering "more government control, more taxes and more politicians", as he addressed MPs for the first time as PM.

UK long-term borrowing costs highest since 1998 ahead of October Budget
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

Higher borrowing costs have piled fresh pressure on Andy Burnham ahead of his first Budget.

Keir Starmer announces he is standing down as MP
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

The move will trigger a by-election to replace the former prime minister in his London constituency.

Germany says Russia behind Leipzig airport drone attack
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

A drone carrying an explosive device was discovered at the airport close to Ukrainian cargo planes on 4 August.

Flood chased me as I ran for 20 minutes, Nepal tunnel worker tells BBC
Posted on Tuesday September 01, 2026

Major efforts to rescue hydropower workers continue as Nepal's death toll exceeds 1,000.