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David Dimbleby has said he is “appalled” by cuts at the BBC which will result in up to 2,000 people losing their jobs. The national broadcaster aims to make £500 million in savings over two years, with job cuts announced in April set to take place over the next three years. Speaking to Radio Times, the former Question Time host, 87, expressed his dismay at the decision. “Why on earth […]

Andy Burnham is selecting his Cabinet after replacing Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister. The appointments so far: – John Healey – Chancellor A stalwart of Labour’s frontbench, Mr Healey served in the Blair-Brown governments, as well in as the shadow cabinets of Ed Miliband and Jeremy Corbyn. He then became Sir Keir’s shadow defence secretary, and then defence secretary after the 2024 general election. Mr Healey now finds himself […]

A 28-year-old man has been charged with the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe. Joshua Kerry, from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, the Crown Prosecution Service said. He was first arrested on suspicion of murder on July 11, two days after the 78-year-old Reform UK spokeswoman was found dead at her home in Devon. On July 13 he was additionally arrested on […]

John Healey has been named Chancellor in Andy Burnham’s first Government appointment, as he purged the Cabinet of loyalists of his predecessor Sir Keir Starmer. David Lammy, Rachel Reeves and Steve Reed were among the high-profile Cabinet ministers to be shown the door by the new Prime Minister. Mr Healey’s posting to the top of the Treasury came as a surprise to Westminster. Mr Healey, who recently resigned as Sir […]

David Lammy, Rachel Reeves and Steve Reed are among the first high-profile Cabinet ministers to be shown the door by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Ms Reeves lost her job as chancellor and is understood to have turned down an offer from Mr Burnham for another senior role in Government. Mr Lammy, until now the deputy prime minister and justice secretary, and previously foreign secretary, announced he was leaving Government […]

Keegan, a star of Liverpool’s 1970s side who went on to become adored on Tyneside as player and manager of Newcastle, had been undergoing treatment for stage four cancer. A statement from Keegan’s family read: “It is with immense sadness that we announce that Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75. “Kevin had been battling cancer and was surrounded by his wife and daughters in his final […]

Former Newcastle and England manager Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75, his family have announced in a statement. Former England forward and manager Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75. Keegan, a star of Liverpool’s 1970s side who went on to become adored on Tyneside as player and manager of Newcastle, had been undergoing treatment for stage four cancer. A statement from Keegan’s family read: […]

Andy Burnham has become the UK’s new Prime Minister after Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation. Andy Burnham has become the UK’s new Prime Minister after Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation. Mr Burnham comes into power claiming to have a decade-long plan to change the UK and hinting at cuts to personal taxes. In his final appearance in Downing Street, Sir Keir said “my work is done” and he was leaving the country […]

Sir Keir Starmer has said “my work is done” and “I go with a smile” in his final speech as Prime Minister. Sir Keir Starmer has said “my work is done” and “I go with a smile” in his final speech as Prime Minister. Speaking in Downing Street before heading to Buckingham Palace to offer his resignation to the King, Sir Keir said he would “pass the baton” to Andy […]