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Prime Minister Andy Burnham has appointed Bridget Phillipson as Labour Party chair. A Labour spokesperson said Phillipson, who is also minister for women and equalities, will work closely with deputy …

Some of the driest regions of the UK have missed their chances for rain ahead of another heatwave beginning this week. Parts of the northern and western UK saw some …

At the sitting of the Special Criminal Court, Det Sgt Shane Noone said he arrested O’Donovan at 17:07 local time on Friday and informed him he would be charged with …

Police have launched a murder investigation after a teenage boy died following a stabbing in Luton. Bedfordshire Police said officers responded to reports of violent disorder in Kingsway Recreation Ground …

Andy Burnham will hold his first meeting at the new No 10 North in Manchester later on Friday. The branch of Downing Street in the North West will form part …

Earlier, Scotland’s First Minister and SNP leader John Swinney wished Sarwar well in his “exciting new job” but he was critical of Burnham’s decision. Swinney said that giving Sarwar “a …

Burnham was given a round of applause by his senior ministers earlier, as he opened the first meeting of his new cabinet after appointing his top team on Monday. Appointments …

Douglas Alexander will remain in his role as Secretary of State for Scotland, after the new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham unveiled his cabinet. Burnham, the former mayor of Greater …

Andy Burnham will promise to give people “more breathing room” when he gives his first speech as prime minister outside No 10 on Monday. He is expected to say he …

An operation nearly 20 years ago left Donna Davies in constant pain but she only felt believed by medics after her husband spoke up. Donna, 56, now requires her large …