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Burnham Set to Push Major Reforms as Labour Conference Turns to Pensions and Social Care

Prime Minister and Labour leader Andy Burnham is preparing to use his first Labour Party conference speech as leader to set out a wide ranging programme of reforms, including changes to the way pensions are increased and plans for a new national social care service. Burnham is expected to argue that Britain needs a different political direction and that difficult issues should be discussed more openly with the public. His […]

today29 September 2026

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RAF Fairford Bomb Plot: Police Probe Possible Iran Link as Five Remain in Custody

Counter terrorism police in the UK are investigating a suspected bomb plot near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, with five men in custody and authorities examining whether the incident could be linked to Iran. The men were arrested after police received a report shortly after midnight about three suspicious vehicles travelling towards the Royal Air Force base. They were initially detained over suspected offences under the Explosives Act before being further […]

today28 September 2026 5

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Teenagers in England to Get New Vocational GCSE Options From 2029

Teenagers in England will soon have the opportunity to study new vocational GCSE subjects at school as part of a major government reform aimed at giving technical education the same status as traditional academic subjects. The new qualifications are expected to become available in some subjects from September 2029 and will sit alongside existing GCSEs. They will eventually replace the current Technical Awards, with the government saying the new system […]

today24 September 2026 9

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Burnham Attacks Russian Disinformation as Trump Forces Fresh Review of Chagos Deal

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has used his first address to the United Nations General Assembly to accuse Russia of carrying out what he described as an industrial scale campaign of disinformation, while announcing plans for a new centre to tackle hostile information attacks. Burnham made the announcement during his visit to New York, shortly after holding his first face to face meeting with US President Donald Trump. The proposed […]

today24 September 2026 10

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Burnham Challenges Russia at UN as Trump Raises Fresh Concerns Over Chagos Deal

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has used his first address to the United Nations General Assembly to announce plans for a new centre aimed at tackling hostile information attacks, while also warning that artificial intelligence could increase the threat posed by disinformation. Burnham made the announcement during his visit to New York, shortly after holding his first face to face meeting with US President Donald Trump. The proposed National Centre […]

today23 September 2026 8

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Scientists Uncover Genetic Changes Behind Kent’s Unprecedented Meningitis B Outbreak That Left Two Dead

Scientists investigating the UK’s largest meningitis B outbreak in years say they have identified genetic changes that may explain why the infection spread rapidly and caused unusually severe illness among young people in Kent earlier this year. The outbreak struck the Canterbury area in March, with 23 confirmed and probable cases eventually linked to the outbreak and two deaths. Nine patients required intensive care, while most of those infected were […]

today22 September 2026 9

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UK Flight Chaos Deepens as Airlines Demand Answers After Second NATS Glitch

Airlines are demanding urgent action from the UK government after a second technical failure at the country's air traffic control provider caused fresh delays and cancellations across parts of Britain. The latest disruption began on Monday at NATS's Prestwick control centre in Scotland, affecting flights across Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England. NATS said engineers fixed the problem by late morning, but airports warned that delays could continue because of […]

today22 September 2026 7

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Burnham Heads Into First Trump Meeting With ‘Common Ground’ on His Mind

Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he expects to find common ground with Donald Trump when the two leaders meet face to face for the first time in New York, marking a major diplomatic test for the new British government. Burnham and the US president have already spoken twice by phone since the prime minister entered Downing Street in July. Burnham says those conversations have established a connection and a productive […]

today22 September 2026 8

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Rape Trials Set for Major Overhaul as Specialist Courts Roll Out Across England and Wales

Victims of rape and serious sexual offences in England and Wales are set to face a different court experience, as the government announces plans to introduce specialist courtrooms dedicated to handling these cases across every Crown Court in the two nations. The reform announced by the government on Monday, will see at least one courtroom in every Crown Court specially equipped to deal with rape and serious sexual offence cases […]

today21 September 2026 7

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