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Burnham promises help with your money. How could it affect you?
The new PM says he will look at how much people can earn before paying tax but admitted changing it would be difficult.

Burnham's policy choices reveal what kind of PM he wants to be
The new prime minister has begun to set out key policies - starting with a vow to end rough sleeping.

Key takeaways as Andy Burnham becomes PM
The new Labour leader has formally taken office and set out his priorities for power in No 10.

Watch: Starmer resigns, Burnham becomes PM... the day so far
Andy Burnham has become the UK's prime minister after being appointed by the King at Buckingham Palace.

Who is Andy Burnham's wife, Marie-France van Heel?
Van Heel, known as Frankie, is a marketing executive who has been in a relationship with Burnham since their university days.

Kevin Keegan, Liverpool footballer who managed England and Newcastle United, dies aged 75
The former England captain and manager revealed seven weeks ago that he had been diagnosed with stage four cancer.

Ofcom launches investigation into Married at First Sight UK
In May, BBC Panorama revealed rape allegations from two women on the show, which the men involved deny.

Lamine Yamal celebrates World Cup win with little brother who charmed fans
The three-year-old brother of Yamal has been hailed one of Spain's World Cup breakout stars by fans

My fitness tracker knew I was pregnant before I did
Ravika is one of hundreds of women who are noticing early pregnancy signs through the data on their fitness trackers.

Prisons minister Lord Timpson quits government
The businessman said it was an "honour" to serve in the post, but the BBC understands he feels he has achieved all he can in the role.

Police block thousands of 'cockroach' protesters marching on India's parliament
Some protesters demanding education reforms said they were injured in clashes with police who banned the march.

Rare identical quadruplets born in Australia
The parents of the four naturally-conceived girls were taken by "immense surprise" with the pregnancy, the hospital said.

Are you a parent missing out on £27 a week? Here's how to check
Thousands of new parents fail to claim child benefit until it is too late to receive some of the money, HMRC says.

Will the Tate brothers be extradited from the US to the UK?
Andrew and Tristan Tate are set to face extradition proceedings in the US as British prosecutors issued 38 new charges against the brothers.

The small seaside town winning big from TV tourism
Hope Street has drawn tourists from around the world to Donaghadee in Northern Ireland - and its locals are also enjoying being part of the show.

Why David Beckham was the face of the World Cup
After arriving in Los Angeles 19 years ago promising to grow the game, David Beckham is still helping sell football to America.

‘Everyone's afraid to die’: Struggle to recruit soldiers in Ukraine turns violent
Aggression against recruitment officers has become increasingly threatening, police say.

Best goal, best player, best fans - BBC reporters' World Cup awards
BBC Sport reporters pick their best moments of the tournament - and you can vote for yours.

Could Infantino really push through a 64-team World Cup?
If we have learned one thing from Gianni Infantino's Fifa tenure, it is that more is better. That could mean 64 teams at the World Cup.

South East Water hosepipe ban to affect 2.4 million people
South East Water says customers in Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire will face a ban.

Broadcaster and journalist Edward Stourton dies aged 68
Stourton hosted Radio 4's Today programme for a decade and was a founding member of Channel 4 News.

Trump says US strikes hit Iran in 'honour' of American soldiers killed
Iran responded with attacks in Syria and Jordan, as two ships reportedly exploded in the Strait of Hormuz.

Fire crews to remain at Arthur's Seat for days after blaze
A huge plume of smoke could be seen from as far away as Fife on Sunday evening.

Hamas names Khalil al-Hayya as new overall leader
The Palestinian armed group's Qatar-based chief negotiator replaces Yahya Sinwar, who was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza in 2024.

Ten killed as Russian attacks on merchant ships in Black Sea intensify
Russian strikes on the Odesa region have killed 28 people in July alone, local authorities say.

Parched grass reveals 'lost' 17th Century garden
The hot weather uncovers the outline of The Great Parterre, an ornate garden designed in 1699.

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What No 10 Will Really Be Like For Andy Burnham
Former insiders explain ahead of moving in day.

Will Trump's primetime speech help him challenge the midterm elections?
Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.

Get inside access to the new super-elite: The tech billionaires
Matt Shea meets the new tech billionaires trying to reshape the world.

Newcastle, Liverpool and England legend Keegan dies
Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan dies at the age of 75, seven weeks after he revealed he had been diagnosed with stage four cancer.

Gifted, charismatic and passionate amid highs and lows - Keegan obituary
The positivity and vibrancy Kevin Keegan brought made him a cherished figure within the game, writes chief football writer Phil McNulty.