Andy Burnham praises UK-EU ties in meeting with Emmanuel Macron
Posted on Thursday September 03, 2026

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
Posted on Thursday September 03, 2026

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
Posted on Thursday September 03, 2026

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
Posted on Thursday September 03, 2026

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
Posted on Thursday September 03, 2026

The funeral of one of five young men killed in the crash with a police car is due to take place.