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I would like to rejoin EU, says Burnham, but ‘British public are the bosses’

In his Good Morning Britain interview, Andy Burnham was twice asked about an early election.

Ballon d'Or 2026 winner leak update as Harry Kane jets back to UK

The day has arrived and the 2026 edition of the Ballon d'Or is upon us, with three leading candidates for the men's award. Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe are considered the favourites for the top prize in London tonight, after truly incredible years for all three forwards.

AI cloud computing firms face ‘guppy-level death’, Elon Musk warns; French bonds rally after avoiding downgrade

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Pension savers can get hands on 'thousands overnight'

Pension savers have been warned to think carefully before taking their tax-free cash after research found many are accessing their pension before they stop working. People can suddenly find themselves able to get their hands on “tens of thousands of pounds overnight”, according to AJ Bell, but taking the money without considering the consequences could affect their retirement income. Research from the investment firm found 76% of people aged between 55 and 64 had already taken the tax-free lump sum from their pension.

'Andy Burnham's Latest Proposal Would Undo Biggest Poll in UK History'

The PM is very much open to reintroducing freedom of movement between Britain and the entire EU. The man who reckons he's stopping the boats – even though more illegals are coming in under Andy Burnham than Keir Starmer – now wants to flood your towns with EU migrants, mostly new arrivals from Asia and Africa.

Michael Carrick sack decision leaked as Eddie Howe stance changes

Michael Carrick appears to be in deep trouble at Manchester United, with his position as Red Devils manager hanging by a thread. He was already under serious pressure before they were comfortably beaten by Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon. That result, along with the nature of United's performance, has created even more uncertainty when it comes to Carrick's immediate future in the dugout.

Nigel Farage to give bombshell speech days before Budget

Nigel Farage and Robert Jenrick will unveil 60 economic policies at a press conference today. Reform UK's leader and Treasury spokesman will set out the plans aimed at kickstarting the economy days before Chancellor John Healey's first Budget. They include cutting £40 billion from the benefits bill, net zero subsidies and foreign aid.

Prince William’s ‘deeply personal gesture’ that took fans by surprise

Prince William's deeply personal gesture during a surprise appearance on The Graham Norton Show caught his prize-winners off guard. The Duke of Cornwall joined conservationist Robert Irwin and actors Cate Blanchett and Hannah Waddingham on the famous red sofa on Friday night. William charmed viewers with his relatable jokes about The Traitors before turning his attention to the Earthshot Prize, a global environmental challenge that he launched in 2020.

Celebrity Traitors now facing 'sexism' row as fans question female banishments days after 'unconscious racism' claims

The latest row to engulf the show comes after Myha'la Herrold suggested 'unconscious racial bias' is 'prevalent'

Serbia wakes up to new reality after student-led movement ousts Vučić

Serbia wakes up to a new reality this morning after a grassroots opposition movement led by students ousted the country’s former authoritarian president Aleksandar Vučić, raising hopes for a new opening in relations with the EU and other partners.

Ex-Man Utd star reveals what happened when he knocked out Wayne Rooney

Phil Bardsley joked he “s***” himself after knocking out Wayne Rooney.

ATP event in chaos after Djokovic return decision and former No. 3 to retire

The Swiss Indoors draw has been thrown into chaos after several big-name players pulled out, forcing organisers to do some reshuffling. The ATP 500 event in Basel still has a star-stunned lineup, as Novak Djokovic is set to make his return to competition, while former world No. 3 Stan Wawrinka will end his glittering career on home soil. But fans have been denied the chance to see some blockbuster first-round clashes, with a couple of stars suddenly being bumped up to seeded positions following withdrawals.