Chris Mason: Burnham revels on public stage but has little time to hammer ideas into shape
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

As a man who has held prime ministerial ambitions for years, Andy Burnham makes his dash for the door, political editor Chris Mason writes.

Refugees would be told to repay around £10,000 under new asylum bill
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

The Home Office will be given powers to recover costs from adults who have received asylum support under new laws.

One big win and three defeats for Trump in dramatic day at Supreme Court
Posted on Monday June 29, 2026

While Trump celebrated a ruling expanding presidential power to remove and replace regulators, other decisions were major setbacks.

Manhunt under way in France after bomb injures Ukrainian oligarch and family in Monaco
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

The blast was caused by an explosive device which appeared to contain bolts and pellets, the head of Monaco's government said.

Homes harder to sell as high mortgage rates frustrate buyers
Posted on Tuesday June 30, 2026

Three in five homes listed for sale since January remain on the market, says property portal Zoopla.