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“I want to be honest with you: We have not been good enough and we need to be better,” Mr Burnham said. “We will be,” he pledged, promising to deliver a “new political model and new economic model” for the country. The new Prime Minister broke with convention during his address, speaking without a lectern before the famous black door just moments after being appointed by King Charles.WATCH THE FULL CLIP ABOVEKeep reading…Show less`; placeholder.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, taboola); } else { const loadContent = async () => { const postsHtml = await runInsertion(); const viafouraPlaceholder = “; console.log(“postsHTML”, postsHtml) placeholder.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, viafouraPlaceholder); };…

Andy Burnham met with King Charles at Buckingham Palace this afternoon, where the monarch asked him to form a government as Britain’s new Prime Minister.Mr Burnham’s arrival followed shortly after Keir Starmer’s departure from the Palace, having formally stepped down from the role.In keeping with tradition, the outgoing Prime Minister left through a private exit, accompanied by his wife Lady Victoria.The King had travelled from his Highgrove estate in Gloucestershire to oversee the transition of power at the Palace this morning.Andy Burnham has met with King Charles at Buckingham Palace, where the monarch has asked him to form a government…

Retirees claiming Pension Credit who also care for another adult could receive an additional £48.15 a week from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).The payment, worth around £208.65 a month or £2,503.80 a year, is paid on top of both the state pension and standard Pension Credit.The benefit is separate from the state pension and is designed to top up the income of eligible retirees.It can still be available to people with other income, savings or who own their home. According to DWP figures, the benefit is worth around £4,300 a year on average.For the 2026/27 tax year, the…

Liam Gallagher has made his thoughts on Sunday night’s World Cup final half-time show clear after it received a rather mixed review from football fans watching at home.Football’s showpiece occasion was transformed into an unprecedented entertainment spectacle as the first-ever World Cup final half-time show brought Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Justin Bieber, and Coldplay to the MetLife Stadium pitch during the Spain versus Argentina clash.The 11-minute performance, crafted by Coldplay’s Chris Martin, pushed the typically 15-minute interval to 27 minutes and 19 seconds.Madonna opened proceedings aboard a dune buggy driven through the stadium tunnels by Brazilian icons Ronaldo and Ronaldinho, performing…

Aldi is giving shoppers access to two viral food and drink trends this summer, and both launches are budget-friendly. The supermarket’s latest addition is a brand-new Deli American Style Pickle Dip, which has just landed in stores nationwide for 95p. The new product taps directly into the pickle obsession sweeping social media, where thousands of fans have been sharing everything from pickle-themed charcuterie boards to pickle margaritas. And that’s not all — the retailer has also brought back its famous ‘Chicken Wine’ in supersized magnum form, priced at just £11.99.The supermarket’s latest addition is a brand-new Deli American Style Pickle…

His mother was “distraught” on being told the truth, the court heard. The boy was referred to the Home Office National Referral Mechanism and it was concluded he had been a “victim of exploitation”.Siddiqi was spotted by police in Glasgow’s Castlemilk area on 19 September, where he was clutching two phones and seemed “nervous”.He tried to run off from officers but was caught. One constable was badly hurt during a struggle, suffering shoulder ligament damage.Police seized almost £3,000 of heroin on him, which had fallen out of his jacket during the tussle with police.Siddiqi complained that he had also been…

Phil McNulty, BBC Sport chief football writerMexico. The sheer passion and love for their team and football was incredible. Also such friendly, welcoming fans and people. Incredibly warm and gracious in defeat. We were in a restaurant in Mexico City the night before they played England, and an MC went around each table asking which country people were from. When we told them we were from England, it was announced to the rest of the diners, who burst into a spontaneous outbreak of applause.John Bennett, BBC World ServiceA word for the Curacao fans I was with inside the Philadelphia Stadium…

Salford have re-signed Warrington Wolves half-back Marc Sneyd on a deal to begin from next season.The 35-year-old joins for his third spell with the club having started his senior career with them in 2010 before returning in 2022.Sneyd joined the Wire in March 2025 on an 18-month deal when the formerly named Red Devils were enduring a financially troubled season which culminated in their relegation from Super League and subsequent takeover and rebranding late last year.”Timing was a big one for me. I spoke to Ryan [Brierley – CEO] and the coaches and their ambition really stood out,” he said.”The…

Europe’s biggest second-hand motorbike retailer has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators, putting hundreds of jobs at risk.SuperBike Factory, which is headquartered in Cheshire, lodged the notice on July 17, securing temporary court protection from creditors while it explores its options.The company sells around 15,000 motorbikes each year through its network of six showrooms and its online platform.A notice of intention to appoint administrators does not mean a company has entered administration, but it provides temporary protection from creditor action while rescue or restructuring options are considered.The filing marks a significant setback for a business that grew from…

WATCH: Keir Starmer’s final speech as Prime Minister at Downing Street | GB NEWSSir Keir Starmer has delivered his final address to the nation from Downing Street as he steps down as Prime Minister.The outgoing leader declared his premiership a success and declared that “my work is done” in a short speech before assembled Cabinet Ministers, No10 staff and press. “It has been the privilege of my life to serve you and this great country as prime minister, and I am confident that Britain is now stronger and fairer than it was two years ago,” Sir Keir said. “I go…