John Healey becomes chancellor weeks after shock resignation from defence job
John Healey - who has been announced as Andy Burnham's Chancellor of the Exchequer - is seen as the ultimate safe pair of hands.
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Burnham has big ideas - but what will they cost?
Up until this point, the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has described his policy changes with a broad brush. From today, he faces the constraints, trade offs, and realities of high national office.
West Africa signs off $25bn mega gas-pipeline plan
One of Africa's most ambitious energy infrastructure projects has finally been signed off at the highest level, with West African leaders formally endorsing the long-awaited Nigeria-Morocco Atlantic Gas Pipeline.
West Africa signs off $25bn mega gas-pipeline plan
One of Africa's most ambitious energy infrastructure projects has finally been signed off at the highest level, with West African leaders formally endorsing the long-awaited Nigeria-Morocco Atlantic Gas Pipeline.
AliExpress fined record €550m by EU for allowing sale of illegal goods
Chinese online retail giant AliExpress has been fined a record â¬550m (£467m) by the EU for allowing the sale of illegal products such as unsafe toys and counterfeit clothes.
Ryanair profits drop as Iran war puts off passengers and lifts fuel costs
Ryanair's profits have fallen sharply as war in the Middle East sent jet fuel prices soaring and customers reluctant to book flights.
Are you a parent missing out on £27 a week? Here's how to check
Thousands more parents could receive £27 a week by remembering some paperwork shortly after their baby is born.
Are you a parent missing out on £27 a week? Here's how to check
Thousands more parents could receive £27 a week by remembering some paperwork shortly after their baby is born.
This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't
When Perea stopped growing coca - the raw material used to make cocaine - he vowed never to plant it again.
My fitness tracker knew I was pregnant before I did
Ravika was celebrating her birthday on holiday with her husband when she got an unusual alert from her fitness tracker.
Thames Water lenders preparing legal challenge in event of Burnham nationalisation
The lenders to Thames Water are preparing a legal challenge in case a Burnham-led government attempts to nationalise the UK's biggest water company.
Thames Water lenders preparing legal challenge in event of Burnham nationalisation
The lenders to Thames Water are preparing a legal challenge in case an Andy Burnham-led government attempts to nationalise the UK's biggest water company.
Anger as water supply misery continues for second day
Thousands of households and businesses in Kent are experiencing water supply issues for a second day.
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.
Chinese firm seeks compensation over British Steel nationalisation
The former owner of British Steel has said it will pursue the British government for compensation after the loss-making firm was nationalised.
Chinese firm seeks compensation over British Steel nationalisation
The former owner of British Steel has said it will pursue the British government for compensation after the loss-making firm was nationalised.
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.
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.
The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off
It is four in the morning, and the ward is quiet. A junior doctor has been on her feet for nine hours. She is tired, her muscles are sore and her eyes are straining, but when her shift ends at six in the morning and she…
'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.
'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.