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Andy Burnham has dismissed the prospect of “crude” reductions to welfare spending while signalling that tax increases may be necessary to finance his policy agenda.Earlier today, the likely incoming prime minister rejected what he termed “crude cuts” to Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefit payments.When pressed on whether Labour’s manifesto commitments and fiscal framework would remain intact, Mr Burnham confirmed they would, though he noted there remained “some room within that manifesto for movement on tax”.The former Greater Manchester mayor, who could enter Downing Street as early as July 20, insisted he maintained discipline on public finances despite accusations…

Josie Gibson has unveiled the results of her arm surgery on social media, displaying her transformation in a series of stylish summer outfits. The 41-year-old This Morning presenter posted images wearing dresses from Odd Muse, captioning the post: “Showing off my new arms.”The ITV host twirled for the camera to give followers a complete view of her arms following the brachioplasty procedure. While faint scarring remained visible on both arms, the outcome drew widespread admiration from her followers.Friends and fans flooded the comments with supportive messages, with one fan writing: “You look incredible!! Love the black xxx,” whilst another commenter…

Andy Burnham has said he would take his responsibilities to fund the defence investment plan “extremely seriously” if he becomes prime minister.The plan, published on Tuesday, provided a £15bn spending boost to defence but is projected to leave the next prime minister with a £4.7bn funding gap to fill.Burnham told LBC he had not seen all of the details prior to its publication but insisted there would be “no compromise on the security of the nation”. The Makerfield MP also rejected attacks on his economic stance, insisting he would not be “indisciplined” on public finances.He has faced criticism in the…

Katie Boulter and Heather Watson were among the British players to exit the doubles competition in the first round at Wimbledon.As Arthur Fery became the only home player to reach the third round of either singles draw at the All England Club on Thursday, all six doubles pairings featuring Britons suffered defeats.Boulter and Watson survived four match points in a 22-point second-set tie-break but eventually fell to a 6-4 6-7 (12-10) 6-3 loss against Poland’s Katarzyna Piter and Czech Anna Siskova.Olivia Nicholls and Slovakian team-mate Tereza Mihalikova, the 12th seeds, were beaten 6-2 7-6 (7-3) by Czech duo Miriam Skoch…

Rochdale have signed winger Cian Hayes from Peterborough United on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.The 23-year-old returns to the Crown Oil Arena having made 25 appearances for Dale during two loan spells in 2023-24.”I love this club, and it’s always had a place in my heart,” he said.”Some of the lads from then are still here, so it’s good to know people straight off the gate.”

Robert Jenrick has challenged Andy Burnham and Labour to “put pressure” on Pakistan to force the deportation of a freed grooming gang ringleader.Speaking to GB News, the Reform Economics Spokesman questioned whether the expected successor to Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister “really meant” his call for Shabir Ahmed to be removed from the country.Ahmed, 73, was freed today after serving 14 years for the rape and sexual abuse of young girls, but cannot currently be deported from the UK. He was stripped of his British citizenship following his 2012 conviction, leaving him with Pakistani nationality.However, Ahmed has avoided removal…

King Charles and Queen Camilla have sent a heartwarming message of congratulations to their niece, Lady Louise Windsor, after she graduated this morning.The daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, 22, earned her degree at the prestigious St Andrews University, Scotland, in English and International Relations.Taking to social media platform X, the royals wrote: “Congratulations to Lady Louise on her graduation from St Andrews University!”Lady Louise was joined by her parents, The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, as they celebrated the end of her degree.”The graduation ceremonies at the prestigious Scottish university began on June 29 at 10.30am and…

A Hampshire construction company has collapsed into administration after more than a decade in business.G2 Housing Group Ltd, headquartered in Waterlooville, entered administration at the end of June after trading since 2014.Insolvency practitioners Rob Keyes and David Taylor have been appointed as joint administrators, with KRE Corporate Recovery overseeing the process.The private limited company operated in building development and management consultancy throughout its 12 years of trading.Its annual Confirmation Statement became overdue in May, shortly before the business entered administration.Land Registry records show the company held charges over a freehold development site on Lipson Road in Plymouth, which now forms…

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are marking their wedding with a remarkable act of generosity, gifting $26million (£19.47million) to more than 20 charitable organisations across the United States.The couple, both 36, will exchange vows at Madison Square Garden tomorrow, with more than 1,000 guests expected to witness the ceremony.This evening, a more intimate gathering of 100 close friends and family members will attend the rehearsal dinner at the Infosys Theater within MSG.Swift’s longtime collaborators and friends have already been spotted arriving on the East Coast as the wedding weekend gets underway.The charitable donations span a wide variety of causes, with…