Burnham pressed on economy at first PMQs as borrowing costs surge
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:43:06 GMT
The PM said his government would be "grounded in fiscal responsibility" as he faced Kemi Badenoch at Prime Minister's Questions for the first time.
King hails 'unprecedented' Bayeux Tapestry exhibition in London
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:57:51 GMT
British and French leaders will be at the British Museum to see the exhibition of the historic Bayeux Tapestry.
The overlooked factor driving the childhood obesity crisis
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:47:45 GMT
At a specialist childhood obesity clinic, almost all of the children are not in school. Why?
Uber launches UK's first robotaxis with a driver - here's what it's like to ride in one
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:36:49 GMT
The ride-hailing app has launched 15 self-driving taxis, but they will have safety drivers inside.
EU and Nato vow to step up pressure on Russia after 'new escalation' in Germany
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:49:00 GMT
Russia is accused of growing increasingly reckless after Berlin blamed Russia for a failed drone attack on Leipzig airport.
B&Q and Five Guys among firms that paid staff below minimum wage
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:08:05 GMT
More than 600 companies underpaid staff, with £4m returned to workers, according to the government.
Burnham to tackle 'mega-donors' in UK politics, minister says
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:44:36 GMT
Some MPs have pressed for the government to introduce a cap on UK-based donors.
Protests in Spain over government's handling of Ceuta migrant crisis
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:34:27 GMT
Spanish opposition parties accuse Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of abandoning the residents of Ceuta.
Rocky Horror star Tim Curry's cause of death revealed
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:47:02 GMT
The British actor had significant conditions, cited on his death certificate in Los Angeles County.
Faisal Islam: Why bond market wildfire is keeping world leaders up at night
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:20:11 GMT
Huge AI spending plans and the ongoing war in Iran are driving up borrowing costs around the world.
