55 m. ago Andy Burnham’s next steps laid out as he will appear before four committees in wake of by

The mayor will be scrutinised in detail

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83 m. ago Comedian Andy Dick shares health update after overdose led to rehab stay

Actor was found unresponsive in December and later admitted to having overdosed

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85 m. ago ‘He’s the one who has to pull the trigger’: threat of Streeting still looms over Starmer

With Andy Burnham sidelined, the health secretary is the strongest contender to challenge for the Labour leadership

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97 m. ago Baby who died following botched home birth while midwives were stretched over Bank Holiday weekend was victim of 'neglect', inquest told

Pippa Gillibrand was delivered weighing 8lbs 5oz after her mother, Victoria, 33, was rushed to hospital following more than five hours of labour.

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1 hour ago ‘Labour now is just the Tories in red’: Manchester voters’ fury over decision to block Burnham from by

Following a tumultuous weekend for Andy Burnham, The Independent asks voters in Manchester whether they believe their mayor should have been allowed to make a return to Westminster

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2 h. ago Why Ruth Davidson can't save the Tories and Keir Starmer can't save himself

As Labour and the Conservatives descend into infighting, Reform UK is picking up new converts

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2 h. ago UK supermarkets push for Amazon soy safeguards after traders abandon ban

European retailers urge traders to adhere to commitments after Brazilian lawmakers wreck forest protection pactLeading British and European retailers are trying to salvage the core elements of the Amazon soy moratorium after the world’s most successful forest protection agreement was wrecked by Brazilian lawmakers and abandoned by international traders.In an open letter, high street brands including Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Asda say the breakdown this month of the 20-year-old agreement will damage consumer confidence unless new arrangements are put in place to ensure grain production is not linked to deforestation. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Four hospitality businesses shut a DAY under Labour due to 'relentless increases in operating costs'

Between October and December 2025 the number of food and drink venues in Britain shrank by 0.4 per cent - equivalent to the net loss of 382 businesses.

Economics

2 h. ago 'Shabana Mahmood is carrying Labour's hopes, being bold is her only option'

Shabana Mahmood has unveiled what has been branded the biggest shakeup in British policing in 200 years - with a UK FBI, a rollout of AI and the creation of new 'mega-forces' among the changes

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2 h. ago ‘No one knows anything’: Washington Post staffers fear major cuts

Members of foreign staff send letter to billionaire owner Jeff Bezos urging him to change courseThe Washington Post has consistently produced high-quality, news cycle-leading reporting over the first year of Donald Trump’s chaotic and unpredictable second administration. But that work has been produced under a cloud of uncertainty and rumors of widespread job cuts.Those long-rumored cuts now appear to be close, with staffers expecting the ax to drop in early February – though nothing is certain. Inside the Post, staffers have tossed around estimates of potential cuts, with most exceeding 100, which would represent more than 10% of the newsroom – but no one really knows how widespread the cuts will be – or in fact if they will happen at all. The sections most likely to be affected by the cuts include sports, metro and foreign, according to staffers who spoke with the Guardian. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Saving vs investing in an ISA? You’re asking the wrong question

Managing your money can feel confusing when it comes to choosing what’s ‘right’ - but it doesn’t need to be that way, explains Gabriel Nussbaum

Economics

3 h. ago Schools must fully ban phones all day and they can't be used as calculators, Phillipson tells heads

In a letter to all heads in England, the Education Secretary said children must even abstain at break times to create a fully phone-free day.

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3 h. ago Tories withdraw ‘mental health’ briefing about Suella Braverman after former Tory home secretary joins Reform – UK politics live

Her defection means there are now eight Reform MPs in the CommonsKeir Starmer was being interview by Beth Rigby from Sky News this morning when he defended the decision not to let Andy Burnham be a byelection candidate.After Starmer delivered his first answer (see 10.15am), Rigby asked him to what he would say to Labour MPs who think he is being “cowardly” and just blocking Burnham to avoid the risk of a leadership contest.Millions of people will be better off if we have the continuation of a Labour government in Wales, and if we’re able to win the government in Scotland and retain and win councils across England.When I came into politics in 2015, the first thing I did was support Andy Burnham’s leadership campaign. The first team I worked in was for Andy Burnham. And in the job he’s doing now, he and I work closely together ..So there’s no question of me and Andy not working very well together. He’s doing an excellent job.The battle of our times is the battle between patriotic, Lab...

Society

3 h. ago What next for Andy Burnham after Keir Starmer defends blocking Westminster comeback

King of the North Andy Burnham's hopes of a Westminster comeback were dashed by Labour's governing body. Here The Mirror looks at whether the decision could be reversed - and what happens next

Events

3 h. ago Should Andy Burnham be allowed to stand as a Labour MP? Take our poll and have your say

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham was blocked from running in the Gorton and Denton by-election after a decision from Labour's ruling National Executive Committee

Events

3 h. ago Voices: ‘Open goal’: Why readers think Brexit should define the next election

Readers say Sir Keir Starmer’s plan to make Brexit the central election issue gives Labour a huge opportunity – but only if he tackles its failures head-on rather than playing it safe

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3 h. ago Who is Andy Burnham's wife? Mayor blocked from standing in by

Who is the lady standing behind the Labour man? Here’s all we know...

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4 h. ago Woke woman who wants to abolish prisons says she didn't report her rapist to police because it would make her feel 'silly and strange'

Anna Krauthamer published an essay about her sexual assault, explaining she didn't report it due to her prison abolitionist views. The sparked outrage on social media.

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4 h. ago Starmer defends Labour decision to bar Burnham from byelection

Greater Manchester mayor’s participation in 26 February byelection would ‘divert resources’, says prime ministerUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has defended Labour’s decision to block Andy Burnham from standing for parliament, a move which has triggered a major backlash against the prime minister from sections of his own party.Starmer said on Monday he and his fellow officers on Labour’s ruling executive committee had decided not to let Burnham quit as mayor of Greater Manchester to avoid triggering a costly mayoral election. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Dunelm bedding that 'makes the room feel happy' down to £9 with cashback deal

Dunelm's Emmy Frilled Stripe cotton bedding set comes in vibrant colours and can be snapped up for £8.58

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