Burnham to make bid to return as MP as pressure mounts on Starmer
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Wes Streeting also resigns as health secretary, saying he has lost confidence in Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.

Royal finances face a cut. But will much really change?
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

The monarchy’s finances have long been protected by tradition. Now experts say the public are demanding for more transparency

Trump and Xi hold talks but no trade deal agreed
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

There was plenty of choreographed ceremonies, but there was no sweeping trade breakthrough as Trump met Xi in Beijing.

One dead and two ill after meningitis cases
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Agencies said the risk to pupils and the wider public following the cases of meningitis remains low.

Hundreds of comedians unpaid by one of UK's biggest comedy festivals
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Leicester Comedy Festival says it is committed to paying comedians but waiting on money themselves.