Andy Burnham and his chancellor have a battle on their hands
BBC Newsby Henry Zeffman23d ago
- Published Today's inflation figures underscore that the economy is the biggest challenge facing Andy Burnham.
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top 89%Schools in England get extra £500m in bid to avoid teacher pay strike
BBC Newsby Branwen Jeffreys23d ago
- Published Schools in England are to get around £500 million in extra funding towards the teachers' pay award this school year, reducing the risk of a strike ballot by the largest education union.
Call to raising tax thresholds among union demands to Chancellor
BBC Newsby Iain Watson23d ago
- Published Unions who donate to Labour will meet John Healey on Thursday to press home their demands ahead of next month's Budget.
Microsoft says AI rival Anthropic could have 'disastrous impact' on humanity
BBC Newsby Laura Cress23d ago
- Published Microsoft's head of AI has warned Anthropic's approach to training its AI model Claude could have a "disastrous impact on the wellbeing of humanity".
What's gone wrong for Chelsea talent Kendry Paez?
BBC Newsby Nizaar Kinsella23d ago
- Published Attacking midfielder Kendry Paez has finally pulled on a Chelsea shirt, three years after agreeing a move to Stamford Bridge - albeit for the club's Under-21s.
WTA Finals to move to Charlotte in United States from 2027 on three-year deal
BBC Newsby Russell Fuller23d ago
- Published The American city of Charlotte in North Carolina has been chosen as the new home of the season-ending WTA Finals.
Former Cambs officer jailed over 'toxic' WhatsApp culture
BBC News23d ago
- Published An ex-police sergeant who asked to share a female suspect's sex video with "the lads from footy" has been jailed for four years.
Man Utd: JJ Gabriel wants to leave - what happens now?
BBC Newsby Simon Stone23d ago
- Published Before what was intended to be a historic night at Old Trafford, Manchester United are still digesting the reality that JJ Gabriel wants to leave.
Earl Spencer's unreleased book on Diana stolen in the Netherlands
BBC Newsby Vicky Wong23d ago
- Published Copies of Earl Spencer's unreleased book on his sister Diana, Princess of Wales, have been stolen from a truck in the Netherlands.
Colonel not guilty of mishandling Jaysley Beck abuse allegations
BBC Newsby Kirsten Robertson23d ago
- Published A senior Army officer has been cleared of failing to properly deal with abuse allegations made by a teenage soldier who took her own life.
Andy Burnham rejects 'tax and spend socialist' comments
BBC Newsby Paul Seddon23d ago
- Published Andy Burnham has insisted he is prepared to take "difficult decisions" on the economy, after a former Bank of England chief economist said investors were worried about his willingness...
Bonnie Greer: British-American author and critic dies at 77
BBC Newsby Paul Glynn23d ago
- Published British-American author and cultural commentator Bonnie Greer has died at the age of 77 after a brief illness, her husband has said.
DoJ accuses Russia of trying to kill Ukraine allies in US and Europe
BBC Newsby Malu Cursino23d ago
- Published The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has accused Russia of plotting to murder Ukrainian allies in the US and Europe.
Gary Anderson: Top judge explains decision to free murderer from prison
BBC Newsby Gerry Bradley23d ago
- Published Northern Ireland's top judge has explained a court's decision to grant convicted killer Gary Anderson temporary release to attend his father's funeral, despite opposition from prison...
Ed Sheeran row: How being music's Mr Nice Guy contributed to biggest crisis of his career
BBC Newsby Mark Savage23d ago
- Published Singer Ed Sheeran is facing the biggest controversy of his career after a storm over a decision to drop support act Macklemore from his US stadium tour following the rapper's on-stage...
Lucy Letby: Solicitor blames hospital bosses for police delay
BBC Newsby Dan Wareing23d ago
- Published A solicitor representing seven of the families affected by Lucy Letby's crimes has said responsibility for the delay in contacting the police "lies squarely" with hospital executives.
MSPs asked to pause Scotland's AI data centre boom
BBC Newsby Kevin Keane23d ago
- Published Scotland has a new boom industry, at least if planning applications are taken at face value.
Husband who drugged and raped wife for 20 years no longer part of trial
BBC Newsby Jonny Humphries23d ago
- Published A man who drugged and raped his wife for more than 20 years without her knowledge will no longer be involved in a trial involving other defendants, a jury has heard.
Burnham thanks well-wishers following his father's death
BBC Newsby Jennifer McKiernan23d ago
- Published Prime Minister Andy Burnham has thanked party leaders for their support following the death of his father, Roy, on Monday.
Parents of Southport attack victim 'devastated' by data breach
BBC News23d ago
- Published The parents of a child injured in the Southport attack have said they are "devastated" after court files were accessed without authorisation.