Burnham to promise devolution in first major speech since launching No 10 bidPublished on: June 29, 2026, 2:52 amHe will say decision-making needs to be "pushed to regions and local communities", and will promise "good growth in every postcode".Read Full Article »
Chris Mason: Burnham begins to sketch out vision but faces huge questions about policyPublished on: June 28, 2026, 9:20 pmThe new MP for Makerfield will give what his team has called "his first major leadership speech" on Monday morning. Read Full Article »
White working-class children failed by education system, says inquiryPublished on: June 29, 2026, 12:21 amThe inquiry spoke to thousands of young people and their parents, as well as hundreds of teachers.Read Full Article »
Temperatures to drop this week but relief from heat may be short-livedPublished on: June 28, 2026, 11:54 pmMany will experience cooler air and some rain this week before a possible return to hot weather at the weekend.Read Full Article »
US says it has agreed with Iran to 'stand down' after trading strikes, reports sayPublished on: June 29, 2026, 4:52 amA series of strikes over the weekend saw the US and Iran accuse each other of violating the ceasefire agreement.Read Full Article »