Is Burnham promising a new dawn for North Sea oil and gas?
The final weekend before Andy Burnham enters Downing Street is being dominated by suggestions he'll announce plans for new drilling in the North Sea.
Home / World
World
New EU border system tripling time at passport control, airport boss says
The EU's new border system has nearly tripled the time it's taking for Brits to get through passport control even after improvements have been made, a boss at Rome's main airport has said.
'My buyers dropped their offer by £15,000 the day before exchange': Gazundering and how to avoid it
Sarah was excitedly packing up to move out of the terraced house her family had outgrown to a four-bedroom home in the countryside.
China's Moonshot AI claims Kimi K3 can rival OpenAI and Anthropic
Chinese AI start-up Moonshot has unveiled a massive new artificial intelligence model it says can rival top American firms.
Brewdog founder faces data complaints over efforts to buy back firm
Brewdog co-founder James Watt is facing complaints to the UK data watchdog after he reportedly contacted former shareholders as part of efforts to take back control of the craft brewer.
Why has British Steel been nationalised?
British Steel has been taken into public ownership after years of uncertainty over the future of the steelworks.
The financial winners and losers from the World Cup
More countries taking part and more matches means more eyeballs on the action - as well as more opportunities to make money.
Five headaches Andy Burnham will have to deal with as PM
When Andy Burnham enters No 10 Downing Street, he will inherit some formidable and complex problems that successive prime ministers and governments have attempted to address - mostly without success.
Trump Media to sell instant access to 'market-moving' social posts
Trump Media & Technology Group, which owns Truth Social, is launching a paid service to give Wall Street firms high-speed access to its most influential posts.
Burnham's 'Manchesterism' got him to No 10 - but will it work for the UK?
It was just five months ago when Andy Burnham retreated to his mayor's office in Manchester, having been blocked by Labour's ruling executive from standing for parliament.
I wouldn't marry him until he paid off his debt, now I'm in charge of our money
When Sarah Reeve got engaged she gave fiance Lee an ultimatum: he had to pay off his debt before she would marry him.
Trump Media to sell early access to key social posts
Trump Media & Technology Group, which owns Truth Social, is launching a paid service to give Wall Street firms high-speed access to its most influential posts, though it is not clear if the paid service will include Pre…
Investigation into parking tickets for drivers queuing at petrol stations
One of the UK's largest private parking providers is being investigated by the competition regulator over whether parking tickets for drivers queuing at petrol forecourts are fair.
White House teleprompter operator accused of making $100k off Trump speech bets
A White House teleprompter operator is being investigated over allegedly using inside information to place bets and make nearly $100,000 on US President Donald Trump's speeches.
TikTok faces Ofcom investigation over child age checks
An investigation has been launched into whether TikTok is doing enough to keep children off its platform.
Chip giant TSMC pledges another $100bn to expand US production
Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC will invest another $100bn (£74bn) in Arizona as it expands its production in the US, a move the Commerce Department said will create tens of thousands of American jobs.
Investigation into parking charges for drivers queuing at petrol stations
One of the UK's largest private parking providers is being investigated by the competition regulator over whether parking charges for drivers queuing at petrol forecourts are fair.
Government brings British Steel under public ownership
British Steel has come under public ownership after the government moved to "protect UK steelmaking".
Buffett calls Bill Gates relationship with Epstein 'distasteful'
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett has described Bill Gates' relationship with the late sex offender Jeffery Epstein as "distasteful", but said he himself had made mistakes in life by being friends with people "who wer…
Celebrity influencers paid up to £1m to advertise deodorant on Instagram
The #ad posts on your feed may look relaxed, personal and spontaneous but behind many of them is a carefully planned campaign, a detailed contract and, in some cases, a seven-figure fee.
Buffett calls Bill Gates relationship with Epstein 'distasteful'
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett has described Bill Gates' relationship with late sex offender Jeffery Epstein as "distasteful", but said he himself had made mistakes in life by being friends with people "who weren't…
SpaceX share price drops below stock market debut
SpaceX's share price has dropped below its stock market debut just over a month ago, falling sharply from a post-float peak.
Steel nationalisation takes step closer
Powers to nationalise the steel industry have been passed by both houses in Parliament.
British Steel nationalisation takes step closer
Powers to nationalise the steel industry have been passed, clearing the way for British Steel to be brought under public ownership.