Burnham to give mayors more power in 10-year plan to transform Britain
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

He will say decision-making needs to be "pushed to regions and local communities", and will promise "good growth in every postcode".

Chris Mason: Burnham begins to sketch out vision but faces huge questions about policy
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

The new MP for Makerfield will give what his team has called "his first major leadership speech" on Monday morning.

White working-class children failed by education system, says inquiry
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

The inquiry spoke to thousands of young people and their parents, as well as hundreds of teachers.

Temperatures to drop this week but relief from heat may be short-lived
Posted on Sunday June 28, 2026

Many will experience cooler air and some rain this week before a possible return to hot weather at the weekend.

US says it has agreed with Iran to 'stand down' after trading strikes, reports say
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

A series of strikes over the weekend saw the US and Iran accuse each other of violating the ceasefire agreement.