Finance
Thames Water lenders offer 'golden share' to head off nationalisation
The water supplier's lenders are trying to prevent the company from being taken over by the Burnham government
Finance
VAT to be cut from household electricity bills in October
Homes will save around £45 a year through the cut announced on Andy Burnham's first full day as prime minister.
World
New UK Prime Minister Burnham Promises Hope and Change. The Hurdles Are High.
Britain’s new prime minister, Andy Burnham, promised policies that would give average Britons financial “breathing space
World
Increased Cooperation With U.S. Has Put Jordan in Iran’s Cross Hairs
Jordan’s role in U.S. operations against Iran has grown as other allies in the region have restricted Washington’s abili
World
Why are thousands protesting for education reform in India?
Thousands of mostly young people tried to march on India's parliament to demand changes to how the education system is r
World
A Family’s Daring Escape From North Korea
Their resolve for freedom hardened during the pandemic, when they lived through a crippling food shortage and were force
Politics
Cause of Ann Widdecombe's death yet to be established, inquest hears
The 78-year-old was found with "visible injuries" at her home in Devon on 9 July.
Finance
What does an Andy Burnham-led government mean for your money?
The new PM says he will look at how much people can earn before paying tax but admitted changing it would be difficult.
World
Lebanese army says troops deploying in 'pilot zone' after Israeli withdrawal
A US-brokered agreement should see Israeli troops pulling out of a small part of Lebanon occupied during their conflict
World
UK’s New Prime Minister Burnham Orders Cut in Taxes on Electricity
Prime Minister Andy Burnham moved quickly to confront the high cost of living. And President Trump wished him well after
World
Flash Floods Kill at Least 23 in Afghanistan
Dozens remained missing after floods swept through a city in Nuristan, an isolated province in the country’s east.
Sports
Walker to take over from Farbrace as Sussex coach
Sussex announce former Kent boss Matt Walker will replace Paul Farbrace as their head coach for the 2027 season.