Burnham speech latest: Labour MP to reveal devolution plan in first major announcement since launching PM bid

The former mayor of Greater Manchester will make the case for devolution and argue that Britain needs a ‘circuit breaker’

Andy Burnham, likely the next U.K. prime minister, has pledged to give more autonomy to local leaders

The PM-in-waiting promised a 'new direction' for the country as he addressed audience in Manchester

The new defence investment plan (Dip) means the Navy will plan uncrewed, drone-compatible vessels

The Makerfield MP has spoken out on income tax, stamp duty and more – so what might change?

Kemi Badenoch says Andy Burnham will make the same mistakes as former Conservative governments by “making announcements before having a plan ready”.

Rita Seymour, 79, says supermarket staff accused her of being ‘rude’ while trying to buy a Euromillions Lottery ticket

The solution is ‘bleedin’ obvious’, the personal finance guru said

Representing himself at the High Court Marc Brittain told a judge: ‘They want to bang me up...I'm not looking forward to three years in a Croatian prison’

The PM-in-waiting promised a 'new direction' for Britain as he addressed audience in Manchester

Storm Tapp-Grant says she was ‘ambushed’ by her housing association over the rabbit, Nibbles

Act now if you are due for a renewal - most lenders let you change to a better deal later

There are various theories around how the UK's third-longest river was named.

Former captain Michael Vaughan says he will be "absolutely staggered" if there is not more leadership change in English cricket after Ben Stokes' retirement.

The 13-month old boy was sexually abused and murdered by his adoptive father, who was a former high school teacher

The Tory leader said Mr Burnham should sack Energy Secretary Ed Miliband

The boy was last seen getting into difficulty in water at Clifton Country Park in Salford, police say.

Szymon Babynko, 23, a Polish national, of Commonwealth Way, London, was arrested on Thursday

Rita Seymour, 79, says supermarket staff accused her of being ‘rude’ while trying to buy a Euromillions Lottery ticket

Journalists heading to his major speech in Manchester on Monday have been told they won’t be able to question the incoming PM on his policies. Athena Stavrou explains why this is a mistake

Isaac Clare-Watts was pronounced dead after police were called to the Nine Ladies Stone Circle area.

Demi-Leigh Davies died after the speeding driver crashed on the M65 near Burnley.

It was the culmination of a 15-year feud in a picturesque Wiltshire village

Edward Cornes was found with large amounts of the date rape drug GHB in his system but police lost evidence and failed to interview witnesses

Temperatures could reach highs of 27C by Thursday

A teacher says the MP needed persuading to go to Cambridge, "but he did it and the rest is history".

Lindsey Reeves says her family have "nowhere to go" when their notice period is up in July.

Stefan Oloffs is accused of making ‘malicious’ claims about a former colleague in a saga dubbed ‘Barge Gate’

The inquiry dubs the disparity ‘the white working-class disadvantage gap’ and said addressing the issue ‘will require sustained national effort over many years’

HS2 could cost more than £100 billion and may not open until 2039