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Andy Burnham makes first speech as new Labour leader

"This generation of politicians, myself included, have failed to challenge a political culture and an economic model that simply does not work well enough for ordinary people," Burnham said.

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Starmer tells Ukraine UK support will 'endure' after his departure

The outgoing prime minister will use his final visit to Kyiv to tell Volodymyr Zelenskyy Ukraine's resistance has helped preserve Europe's security and that UK support will continue after he steps down.

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UK calls for FIFA probe into Argentina over World Cup Falklands banner

During post-match celebrations Wednesday in Atlanta, Argentine players held a banner handed over by fans, reading “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” — “The Malvinas are Argentine.”

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Starmer bids farewell to MPs, backs successor Burnham

Andy Burnham is to replace Starmer on Monday, shortly after he is expected to meet King Charles III to be asked to form the next government.

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UK plans voluntary overnight social media curfew for teens

The ban will apply to platforms including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X, but not messaging services such as WhatsApp and Signal.

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Gibraltar enters Schengen as border fence comes down under EU-UK treaty

Spain and the British territory of Gibraltar removed their border fence on 15 July 2026 under a landmark EU-UK treaty. Residents celebrated as passport checks moved to the airport and port.

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Spanish PM says Gibraltar border removal closes 'open wound'

Gibraltar, a self-governing British territory at the southernmost tip of the Iberian peninsula, is home to only about 40,000 people but relies on some 15,500 workers who cross from Spain every day.

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Former MP Ann Widdecombe was killed in ‘targeted attack,’ police say

Devon and Cornwall Police have been criticised for originally saying the killing was not believed to be a terror-related crime and there was nothing to suggest it was politically motivated.

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Albares hails Gibraltar deal despite mounting domestic criticism

The new deal officially brings to an end the final chapter of the UK's exit process from the EU in a deal set to boost cooperation and freedoms in the disputed territory.

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King’s Swan Upping on the Thames shows healthy cygnets but rising litter

Traditional skiffs glided along the River Thames during Swan Upping as crews counted and weighed cygnets, reporting encouraging numbers while warning about the growing threat of river litter.

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Which bands does Prime Minister-to-be Andy Burnham listen to?

Andy Burnham has blind-ranked his favourite British bands in a recent interview, giving the public further insight into his listening habits.

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UK to spend €293.5m over three years to protect Jewish communities

Funds will be used to create more police patrols outside synagogues and Jewish schools following a spate of hate attacks amid growing antisemitism.

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Crews drain Lincoln Memorial pool again as part of troubled revamp

Trump directed that the bottom be painted what he called “American flag blue” but problems began quickly after the initial work was finished.

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Man arrested on suspicion of murder after former British MP found dead

Widdecombe served in the House of Commons as an MP from 1987 to 2010 and was known for socially conservative views opposing abortion rights and expansion of LGBTQ+ rights.

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UK took 'unlawful' decision on migrants sent to France, court says

As of early March, 377 people had been returned to France and 380 people had arrived in the UK under the "one in, one out" scheme, according to the Home Office.

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Oasis and Glasto effect: A record year for UK music tourism in 2025

New data from UK Music has revealed that sell-out concerts, tours and festivals in the UK in 2025 attracted a record 24.7 million music tourists while spending hit a new high of £11.2 billion (€13.1 billion).

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Met Police investigating donations to Reform UK party, media says

Reform, an anti-immigration group that has led the ruling Labour party in opinion polls for well over a year, is facing intense scrutiny over several alleged undeclared donations.

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Bayeux tapestry arrives at British Museum after historic transfer

The nearly 70-metre-long work depicting William the Conqueror's 1066 invasion of England arrived at the British Museum in London at about 3am on Friday.

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Burnham on course to become next UK PM with backing of 322 Labour MPs

If Burnham reaches at least 323 nominations then it would no longer be mathematically possible for another challenger to get the 81 signatures required to join the race out of the total of 402 Labour MPs.

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Mosque replica and anti-immigration signs appear on Northern Ireland bonfire

A loyalist bonfire in Moygashel, Northern Ireland displays a mosque replica and anti-immigration signs ahead of Orange Order celebrations.