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Burnham says he is 'finalising' cabinet ahead of becoming PM on Monday
The new Labour leader says his government will deliver the biggest change in British politics for 40 years....
Burnham's 'Manchesterism' got him to No 10 - but will it work for the UK?
Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country....
Clacton by-election attracts 34 candidates
The list of people taking on Nigel Farage contains 20 independents and a number of joke candidates....
Mother of Henry Nowak killer jailed for removing knife from murder scene
Kiran Kaur is jailed after attempting to hide the knife used to kill student Henry Nowak....
Boy attacked by crocodile is smiling again - parents
The three-year-old's parents say the boy is making progress after seven operations in a month....
Lauren Laverne diagnosed with blood and bone marrow disorder
The broadcaster reveals she has smouldering myeloma, which can develop into a type of blood cancer....
Fraudster who used £200,000 Covid loans to invest in stocks is jailed
Rupali Wagh vastly inflated her companies' turnover on her applications for loans....
Brewdog founder faces data complaints over efforts to buy back firm
The UK data watchdog has received complaints after James Watt reportedly contacted former shareholders....
China hits out at British Steel nationalisation
The UK government said taking the firm into public hands would safeguard "a vital national capability"....
Targeted prostate cancer treatment cuts risk of side effects, study suggests
An NHS trial over 10 years followed nearly 3,500 men who received focal therapy, a less invasive treatment....
Bonnie Tyler funeral plans announced as fans invited to line the streets
Bonnie Tyler's coffin will be brought to her Mumbles home, with fans invited to "pay their respects"....
Longest dry spell in 30 years for parts of England as heatwave hits two-week mark
All UK nations have experienced recent heatwave conditions but in southern England, the heatwave has now continued for 14 days....
Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England from April
It will be illegal to sell high-caffeine beverages to under-16s from April next year, but soft drinks with lower caffeine levels will not be affected....
Donning protective kit for a first glance at the Bayeux Tapestry
The 70m-long 11th Century embroidery is to go on display at the British Museum, after it arrived in from France last week....
'Good day to drown a few sorrows,' says King as he pours pint
King Charles III hinted at England's World Cup semi-final loss as he poured a pint in a pub....
'No regrets' - Tuchel on England's defeat by Argentina
England manager Thomas Tuchel believes his team "got too passive" after scoring first in the World Cup semi-final against Argentina, which they lost 2-1 at Atlanta Stadium....
Zeffman: Burnham promises huge change - now to find out how he will deliver it
The next prime minister promised nothing less than the biggest change in British politics in 40 years in his first speech as Labour leader....
The roots of Notting Hill Carnival ahead of its 60th year
The 2026 Notting Hill Carnival is expected to attract millions of people....
I don't know if I'll live long enough to see my twins start school
Kim Borthwick, 36, was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour in January, just a week after she began experiencing symptoms....
'It's made me have an identity crisis': Londoners speak out about racist abuse
With racist hate crimes on the increase, young Londoners speak out about the abuse they have faced....
A very quick guide to Burnham
He is set to replace Sir Keir Starmer as the UK's PM on Monday after winning Labour's leadership race....
I wouldn't marry him until he paid off his debt, now I'm in charge of our money
Sarah and her husband have shared one account for 25 years, but she says managing it falls to her....
The Papers: 'Spending warning to Burnham' and 'Only 693 days till Euros'
The IMF gives a "spending warning to Burnham" and England eyes the Euros after its World Cup loss - Friday's front pages....
Mother of Henry Nowak killer jailed for removing knife from murder scene
Kiran Kaur is jailed after attempting to hide the knife used to kill student Henry Nowak....
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to appeal child sex abuse convictions
His legal team has lodged the paperwork with the Court of Appeal in Belfast....
Cairngorms wildfire is 'not contained' and still burning hard, residents warn
Community leaders criticised the Scottish government for describing the incident as "contained", despite flames spreading further....
Fears staff car parking charges could 'cripple' Cardiff businesses
Larger firms could have to pay the council £750 per staff parking space, under plans due to be consulted on....