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Perfectly reasonable for Burnham to plot Downing Street pathway Reeves says

Claims that Andy Burnham has been preparing for life in Downing Street for at least a year are “perfectly reasonable”, Rachel Reeves has suggested.

England reach World Cup semi finals as Jude Bellingham double ends Norways run

Jude Bellingham kept his cool in the Miami heat and humidity to send England to a fourth-ever World Cup semi-final as Thomas Tuchel’s men edged past Norway 2-1 in extra time.

Police arrest 28 year old man on suspicion of the murder of Ann Widdecombe

A 28-year-old man has been arrested in South Yorkshire on suspicion of the murder of former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe, police said.

England reach World Cup semi finals as Jude Bellingham double ends Norways run

Jude Bellingham kept his cool in the Miami heat and humidity to send England to a fourth-ever World Cup semi-final as Thomas Tuchel’s men edged past Norway 2-1 in extra time.

Hundreds of firefighters battle wildfire in Spain which killed at least 12

Hundreds of firefighters backed by helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft struggled on Saturday to contain one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires which killed at least 12 people.

Dermot Murnaghan remembered as legendary news journalist and presenter

Former Sky News anchor Dermot Murnaghan has been remembered as a “legendary news journalist and presenter” following his death aged 68.

Jos Buttlers 131 helps England beat India by 56 runs to complete 4 0 series win

Jos Buttler plundered a first international century in three years to power England to an emphatic 56-run victory over India to take over at the top of the T20 world rankings.

Linda Noskova battles back against Karolina Muchova to win Wimbledon title

Linda Noskova put a dramatic second-set collapse behind her to win her first grand slam title in a wild Wimbledon final.

Police believe Ann Widdecombe was attacked 24 hours before body found

Police believe former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe was attacked in her home nearly 24 hours before her body was discovered and said they are hunting for a white male suspect.

People in their 50s urged to complete bowel cancer screening amid low uptake

Health officials have raised concerns over the “low numbers” of people in their 50s taking part in bowel cancer screening.

MPs back benefit boost for 66 year olds as state pension age increases

The Government should look at increasing universal credit for 66-year-olds to prevent financial hardship stemming from the “lottery of life” as the state pension age rises to 67, according to a committee of MPs.

Burnham urged to reverse national insurance rise costing firms 1000 per worker

The Chancellor’s decision to raise employers’ national insurance is costing the average business more than £1,000 per worker every year, figures show.

Man arrested on suspicion of murder of former MP and minister Ann Widdecombe

A 26-year-old white British man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe.

Millions more under hosepipe ban as nation swelters in third heatwave

Millions more people will be banned from using hosepipes as officials warn drought conditions are increasingly likely while the nation swelters in another lengthy heatwave.

Twelve dead and 23 missing in one of Spains deadliest wildfires

Twelve people died overnight into Friday in one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires on record, authorities said, as soaring temperatures grip much of the country.

UK to miss out on 600m in tax due to US exemption says HMRC

The UK is set to miss out on around £600 million in tax each year following a deal allowing the US to be exempt from a global tax commitment, according to HMRC figures.

One rule for one and one rule for another fans react to Quansah suspension

England fans have accused Fifa of applying “one rule for one and one rule for another” after Jarell Quansah was handed a two-match suspension following his red card against Mexico.

Vapes to be put in plain packaging to protect children

Vapes are to be put in plain packaging under proposals which aim to stop the devices being marketed to children.

Ann Widdecombe former Tory MP and Reform UK member dies aged 78

Ann Widdecombe, the former MP and MEP who also featured on Strictly Come Dancing, has died aged 78.

Labour MPs overwhelmingly back Andy Burnham for party leadership

Andy Burnham is almost guaranteed to be the next prime minister of the United Kingdom after 322 Labour MPs nominated him to take over from Sir Keir Starmer.