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Four military crew members have been safely ejected after two navy aircraft crashed during an air show in the United States. The two jets crashed two miles from Mountain Home Air Force Base in western Idaho on Sunday. The base was locked down following the incident during the Gunfighter Skies event, with emergency crews deployed to the scene. Visitors were asked to remain in the flightline area to allow first […]

Wes Streeting has confirmed he will enter any potential Labour leadership contest, days after resigning as Health Secretary and telling the Prime Minister he had lost confidence in him. Speaking on Saturday, Mr Streeting stated that the party needs a proper contest with the best candidates on the field. He also claimed that leaving the European Union was a catastrophic mistake and argued that the United Kingdom should rejoin the […]

Labour's National Executive Committee has voted to allow Andy Burnham to be considered as a candidate for the Makerfield by-election. This decision confirms the Mayor of Greater Manchester can contest the seat following intense speculation regarding a potential challenge to Sir Keir Starmer's leadership. A party spokesperson stated the ruling body has given permission for him to enter the selection process. Mr Burnham confirmed his intention to stand yesterday, expressing […]

A student has died and two others are being treated following a meningitis outbreak in Reading. The young person attended Henley College in Oxfordshire, according to the Hart Surgery in Henley-on-Thames. The UK Health Security Agency is currently contacting those who may be at risk due to close association with the student. They confirmed the death was due to suspected meningococcal disease. Number Ten has indicated that Keir Starmer will […]

An addiction counsellor who delivered the ketamine doses to Matthew Perry that killed the Friends star has been sentenced to two years in prison. Erik Fleming pleaded guilty in 2024 to conspiracy to distribute ketamine and distribution of the drug resulting in death or serious injury, after connecting Perry with drug dealer Jasveen Sangha. Prosecutors said Sangha was known as the "Ketamine Queen" because of her jet-setting lifestyle. She was […]

A fourth minister has resigned from government, saying he has lost confidence in Sir Keir Starmer's leadership. Health minister Zubir Ahmed quit in a letter saying the public across the UK had lost confidence in the prime minister. The Glasgow South West MP said voters repeatedly cited Starmer's name during the Scottish Parliament elections as a reason for turning away from Labour. Israel's Eurovision entry has qualified for the final […]

Sir Keir Starmer has not included a second attempt to reform welfare in Wednesday’s King’s Speech. His first major effort to change the system, including tightening eligibility for some health related benefits, triggered a major revolt by Labour MPs and a government climbdown in June 2025. Since then ministers have launched reviews and introduced limited measures aimed at encouraging more people into work. It is understood the government is not […]

The repatriated Britons from the hantavirus cruise ship have arrived at Arrowe Park after landing in Manchester earlier today. They were taken by bus to the Wirral hospital site in Merseyside, where they will remain for seventy two hours while medics carry out checks. Hospital trusts say the group will stay in a managed setting for clinical assessment and testing. Sir Keir Starmer will promise bolder action on challenges facing […]

Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown has been appointed as a special envoy on global finance. Downing Street says the prime minister has committed to boosting the country's security and resilience, and in the role Brown will advise on how global finance co operation can help achieve that aim. The appointment follows former deputy prime minister Harriet Harman becoming an adviser on women and girls. Two men have been charged with […]