Burnham to promise new path for UK when he becomes new Labour leader
Posted on Thursday July 16, 2026

In a speech on Friday, he will begin to set out his vision for government, before becoming prime minister next week.

Burnham's 'Manchesterism' got him to No 10 - but will it work for the UK?
Posted on Friday July 17, 2026

Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country.

China hits out at British Steel nationalisation
Posted on Friday July 17, 2026

The UK government said taking the firm into public hands would safeguard "a vital national capability".

US launches fresh wave of strikes as Iran says civilian infrastructure hit
Posted on Friday July 17, 2026

Iran says US strikes hit bridges in the country in an apparent escalation, while the US boards a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

How testosterone testing will work in Hegseth's 'manly' military
Posted on Friday July 17, 2026

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced mandatory testosterone screening for military personnel aged 30 and over.