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Burnham says long-awaited 10-year plan may be delayed until January – UK politics live

The document has been described as the core policy statement coming from No 10 Yesterday the pro-Brexit Guido Fawkes website published a list of items that it said could be banned

Who could be the next England debutant and who are the potential recalls?

It's the last international break of the year and England have some big games in the Nations League coming up. Thomas Tuchel has big decisions to make on his next squad selection.

Tom Curry a major injury doubt for England with twin Ben poised to step up against Australia

Tom Curry injured during training on Wednesday Brother Ben has not played for England since 2025 Tom Curry has emerged as a major doubt for England’s autumn opener against Australi

Bank of England raises rates for first time since 2023, says more may come

The BoE raised its key rate to 4% from 3.75%, warning that further hikes may be needed if the US-Iran conflict keeps energy prices elevated.

Police chiefs divided on proposal to axe England’s 39 forces to create ‘super forces’

Review by ex-Met chief, expected to be published soon, calls for replacement of most of 43 forces in England and Wales The number of police forces in England should be cut from 39

Bank of England raises key interest rate for first time in over 3 years

The Bank of England has raised interest rates to 4% as it tries to curb rising prices fuelled by the Iran war.

De Groot and Barrett to start for All Blacks against Scotland

Married at First Sight UK cancelled after BBC revealed rape allegations

Three women made allegations about the men they were partnered with. Channel 4 has apologised and said the show's budget would be reinvested in "distinctive new programming".

Sheffield-born Jorgensen out to inflict more pain on England

Max Jorgensen was eligble for England, but insists he was always intent on continuing the family tradition of representing the Wallabies.

Sudan: Sanctions Against Commanders Implicated in Sudan Rapes 'Seek Accountability', Says UK Minister

[allAfrica] Geneva -- UK Development Minister Kirsty McNeill says that sanctions her government has announced against military commanders suspected of atrocities, including conflic

What can Britain learn from backlash to Dutch slavery apology?

In the Netherlands many felt the move, while welcome, was mishandled and exclusionary, mirroring past inequality Andy Burnham’s pledge to seek a “structured dialogue” with former c

Historians say King Verica persuaded Rome to invade Britain. But could Verica actually have been a queen?

Controversial theory that Verica, who incited Emperor Claudius’s AD43 landing, was a woman could put a new spin on British history if true It was a moment that changed the course o

Channel 4 axes Married at First Sight UK after rape allegations

Decision follows reviews of two allegations of rape during filming and one of sexual misconduct Channel 4 has axed its money-spinning reality show Married At First Sight UK, after

UK agrees to 'time-bound' talks on harms of slave trade

The UK has agreed to engage in "structured, time-bound, inclusive and good-faith" talks that address the "historical harms" of the transatlantic slave trade, Commonwealth leaders h

England’s Harry Kane extends Bayern Munich contract until 2029

'I love the club, the fans and the city,' says the Ballon d'Or ‌winner after extending his stay with German champions.

UK and Caribbean to begin ‘dialogue’ within next year after slavery reparations call

Antigua and Barbuda’s prime minister says there was a consensus at Commonwealth summit on way forward The UK has agreed to “structured dialogue” in the next year with Caribbean nat

Warming UK seas could ‘fundamentally reshape marine ecosystems’ – report

Four-year study warns destabilised marine food webs could jeopardise food security by 2050 Warming seas around the UK and the wider north-east Atlantic could destabilise marine foo

Three ways the interest rate rise could affect you

Job, loans and savings are all affected by the rise in interest rates announced by the Bank of England.

New £200m fleet of publicly funded trains in Wales barely used after three years

The final piece in a £2bn rail project is late, with less than half of the trains tested.

Barclays to invest ₹1,500 crore in India, boost banking businesses

British lender Barclays Bank on Thursday announced an additional investment of Rs 1,500 crore into its India operations. The investment is aimed at strengthening its investment ban

What did the Romans ever give Scotland? Heated floors, flashy sandals, sun gods – and a lot of nails

From steamy bathhouses to altars to Sol the sun god and leather shoes that still survive to this day, an eye-opening new exhibition chronicles Scotland under the Romans (before the

Poundland owner turns to Thames Water creditors' lobbying firm as political heat rises

The embattled owner of Poundland has parachuted in a team of top London lobbyists as it faces intensifying political pressure over the discount retailer's fate.

Global pedestrian Karl Bushby returns home to UK after 28-year trek

Karl Bushby, a British man who traveled 50,000 km without transport over the past 28 years, has come home. Starting in Chile, he crossed the Americas, Russia and parts of Central A

Trans activists protest in front of new Harry Potter store in London

Where to start with: John Berger

The influential British writer and critic was born 100 years ago today. Here’s a guide to his genre-bending writing on art, love, sex, mortality and more John Berger was born a hun

Stocks in United Kingdom Hit 12-week High

Ballon d’Or winner Kane extends contract with Bayern Munich

Harry Kane has signed a two-year contract extension with Bayern Munich, keeping him at the club until 2029. The England captain has scored 156 goals in 161 games since joining in 2

Fiji, UK discuss new opportunities for military veterans

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Kane signs new Bayern contract

England captain Harry Kane signs a new deal with Bayern Munich that runs until 2029.

Supreme Court of United Kingdom denies former owners of PrivatBank permission to appeal decision of English court

Altar Stone mystery continues as Stonehenge theory overturned

It was thought the Stonehenge artefact was from north east Scotland but a new study disputes that.

Maspalomas Costa Canaria strengthens its promotion in the United Kingdom with a digital campaign that anticipates five million advertising impressions

Surreal moment Tarantino and Kylie Minogue came to my hometown to star in my new film

The Pulp Fiction director and Spinning Around singer caused a stir in a Welsh seaside town.

Yogurt tops Greek exports to the United Kingdom

Multiple flights to European airports targeted by bomb threats

The bomb threats involved two passenger planes bound for Warsaw, a Ryanair flight from London to Spain, two flights to Rome and a flight traveling from Israel to the Bulgarian capi

Guildford Air Quality Index (AQI) and United Kingdom Air Pollution

Stefanchuk discussed Ukraine’s needs and the United Kingdom’s continued support with Hoyle

Ambassador of Georgia to the United Kingdom, Ilia Darchiashvili, held a meeting with the Speaker of the House of Commons

UK and Jamaica sign landmark partnership to fast track Hurricane Melissa reconstruction