Chris Mason: Burnham is fifth PM in four years - now he'll try to buck the trend
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:53:59 GMT
Determined to hit the ground running, the former mayor hopes to maintain the leadership style he adopted in Manchester.
A very quick guide to new prime minister Andy Burnham
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:52:27 GMT
Andy Burnham replaces Sir Keir Starmer as PM, after winning the backing of Labour MPs.
'I go with a smile': Watch Keir Starmer's last speech as prime minister in full
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:37:20 GMT
Starmer spoke in front of an applauding crowd on Downing Street.
Who is Andy Burnham's wife, Marie-France van Heel?
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:44:31 GMT
Van Heel, known as Frankie, is a marketing executive who has been in a relationship with Burnham since their university days.
Victory for football? Spain beat Argentina to win World Cup
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:28:50 GMT
It might seem like a trite cliche, but you won't find many neutrals disagreeing with that verdict on the World Cup final.
Broadcaster and journalist Edward Stourton dies aged 68
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:30:13 GMT
Stourton hosted Radio 4's Today programme for a decade and was a founding member of Channel 4 News.
Fire crews battle blaze on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:38:05 GMT
A huge plume of smoke could be seen from as far away as Fife on Sunday evening.
My fitness tracker knew I was pregnant before I did
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:09:18 GMT
Ravika is one of hundreds of women who are noticing early pregnancy signs through the data on their fitness trackers.
Prisons minister Lord Timpson quits government
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:12:10 GMT
The businessman said it was an "honour" to serve in the post, but the BBC understands he feels he has achieved all he can in the role.
‘Everyone's afraid to die’: Struggle to recruit soldiers in Ukraine turns violent
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:19:12 GMT
Aggression against recruitment officers has become increasingly threatening, police say.
