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A group of 120 UK millionaires, including Gary Lineker and Julia Davies, have urged new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to raise taxes on the ultra-wealthy. They argue that wealth concentration has gone too far and that higher taxes could fund public services. While Treasury Chief Secretary Emma Reynolds welcomed the initiative, the government has not yet indicated a policy change.
Children in the poorest areas of England are 40% more likely to be admitted to hospital for respiratory infections, according to an analysis of NHS data, with air pollution and poor housing identified as key risk factors. A separate report from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health warns that UK child health outcomes have broadly stagnated, calling it a 'national embarrassment'.
As UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham weighs new North Sea oil and gas projects, reports emerge on potential job creation, production delays, and international attention from US President Donald Trump. Campaigners and industry advocates clash over the climate and economic impact.
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a 20% cut in business rates for pubs, clubs, and live music venues, affecting nearly 32,000 businesses. The policy, costing around £100m a year, is part of a broader agenda to support the high street, but industry figures describe it as a 'drop in the ocean' compared to other costs.
More than 2,300 Israelis, including National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound under police protection during Tisha B'Av. Palestinian worshippers were barred, and Jerusalem's grand mufti was briefly detained and banned from the site for a week.
New U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has completed his first cabinet, promoting British-Indian AI minister Kanishka Narayan and removing allies of predecessor Keir Starmer. The reshuffle has drawn criticism for plans to scrap the technology departmentichlet, while analysts note a cabinet more representative by gender and region but less so by educational background.
US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering expanding military operations against Iran, with options including intensified bombing, seizing Strait of Hormuz islands, and striking energy facilities. US and Israeli officials suggest an expansion could occur within days as the US bolsters forces in the Middle East.
Tim Baker, chief executive of Gold Coast City Council, has resigned with about two years left on his contract. His departure follows criticism over international travel expenses and an independent review of the senior executive team. A veteran councillor attributed the resignation to 'a deliberate campaign of unrelenting personal attacks.'
Senator Elizabeth Warren has demanded urgent answers from Barclays over its handling of former CEO Jes Staley's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, and separately questioned JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon about potential contacts with Epstein. The letters follow Staley's upcoming testimony before US lawmakers and a UK ban from the financial sector.
Scientists say human-caused climate change is intensifying a major drought across Europe, with extreme heat rather than low rainfall driving exceptionally dry conditions. The World Weather Attribution study finds evaporation-potential conditions are dramatically more likely due to climate change, while France reports a record number of water restrictions.
Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, a British citizen wanted over the deaths of his wife and two daughters in England, remains in custody in South Africa as extradition proceedings continue. His wife and daughters were laid to rest in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, with about 2,000 mourners in attendance.
Wes Streeting, the new defence secretary, has said increased defence spending will make an 'enormous contribution' to economic growth, as the government recommits to raising defence spending to 3.5% of GDP by 2035. Meanwhile, defence stocks rose sharply after John Healey was appointed chancellor, and Andy Burnham prepares to highlight the role of Trident renewal in his reindustrialisation plans.
Andy Burnham has become the UK's seventh prime minister since the Brexit vote, with EU leaders welcoming his appointment and expressing hopes for strengthened relations. The new premier's pro-European instincts and domestic focus present both opportunities and uncertainties for EU-UK ties.
A June heatwave across Europe is estimated to have cost grain farmers more than €2 billion in lost revenue and destroyed 9 million tonnes of crops. The European trade association Coceral cut its grain production forecast for the EU and UK by nearly 9 million metric tons, with France and Hungary suffering the largest losses.
The Environment Agency is bringing a fraud case against four former Southern Water employees, including former chief executive Matthew Wright, over allegations they manipulated wastewater testing results between 2012 and 2017. Separately, Southern Water has been fined over £7m for illegal sewage dumping off the Kent coast.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met in Manila on the sidelines of Asean meetings, discussing Xi Jinping's planned US visit and the South China Sea dispute. Rubio also warned about Iran's threat to freedom of navigation and met with Quad partners.
The UK government has announced a £2 cap on single bus fares in England from January, funded by £454m from reprioritised budgets including international climate finance loans and energy savings. The scheme, expected to cost over £500m, is part of broader cost-of-living measures, but questions remain over funding details.
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Manila, where she raised concerns about China's recent test of a nuclear-capable missile and other regional issues. Wang urged Australia to abandon 'double standards' and work to maintain improving bilateral ties, while Wong reiterated Australia's consistent approach toward Beijing.
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has hinted at fresh tariffs targeting 60 trading partners over forced labor concerns, as President Donald Trump's temporary global duties expire on Friday. The White House has also announced new tariffs on Brazilian and Canadian goods, and a 100% duty on imported generic drugs.
Newly sworn-in UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reportedly approved continued use of British bases for US military strikes against Iran, a decision framed as defensive. The move comes amid US threats to target Iranian nuclear and civilian infrastructure, and a warning from an Iranian source that British interests in the region could become legitimate targets.