Pressure grows on Fifa boss
There is growing pressure on the president of Fifa, Gianni Infantino, after he dropped plans to sell stakes in the World Cup. Uefa said it h...
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20 of 84 episodesFuneral director who failed to bury and cremate bodies jailed for 20 years
A former funeral director has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his failure to bury and cremate dozens of bodies. Also: Italy has ann...
Uefa says it will boycott the World Cup if Fifa's plans go ahead
European football's governing body, Uefa, has announced it will boycott the World Cup unless Fifa scraps plans to sell off some event rights...
Andy Burnham promises to reform adult social care in England
Andy Burnham has set out his initial approach to tackling the crisis in adult social care in England. Also: drought is declared in more than...
Plans for school pupils in England to get more access to technical subjects
Andy Burnham says he's "on a mission" to tackle the rising number of young people, who aren't working or learning, claiming the education sy...
Wildfires continue in France and Spain
President Macron is visiting the Gironde region of France to show support for emergency crews battling around the clock to bring a huge wild...
Manhunt under way in Germany after a suspected 'Islamist terror attack' at Berlin Pride
Officials in Germany say they are treating yesterday's fatal attack on the Berlin Pride festival as a likely act of Islamist terrorism. One...
Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations In France And Spain
More than a quarter of a million people have been forced to leave areas affected by wildfires in France and Spain. The French interior minis...
Wildfires spread rapidly in parts of France and Spain
Tens of thousands of people in parts of France and Spain have been leaving their homes and holiday properties as concern grows about rapidly...
Andy Burnham pauses the prisoner early release scheme
The Prime Minister has announced that he is pausing a plan for the early release of prisoners which was due to come into effect in September...
The widow of PC Andrew Harper criticises early prisoner release
The widow of a police officer has described it as "deplorable" that two men convicted in connection with his killing may be eligible for ear...
Andy Burnham chairs first Cabinet after ex-minister criticises 'unfunded tax cut'
Andy Burnham has led his first Cabinet meeting after his decision to scrap VAT on electricity bills was criticised as 'unfunded', by a sacke...
Andy Burnham moves into 10 Downing Street
Andy Burnham has pledged immediate help with the cost of living after becoming the UK's 59th Prime Minister. Also: Iran's President, Masoud...
World Cup final
Spain and Argentina face each other in New Jersey. Burnham to pledge to restore confidence in government in first speech as PM.Iran fires at...
Burnham To Support North Sea Drilling, BBC Told
BBC News has been told that one of the first announcements by Andy Burnham, when he becomes prime minister, will facilitate new drilling for...
Andy Burnham takes over as leader of the Labour party
The new Labour leader, Andy Burnham, says he's finalising his decisions about who will be in his Cabinet, and will announce the details on M...
Protesters take to the streets in Ukraine
Thousands of people have taken to the streets in several Ukrainian cities, after President Zelenksy sacked his popular young defence ministe...
England to face Argentina in the World Cup semi-final
England's footballers are set to kick off against Argentina with a World Cup final against Spain in New Jersey on Sunday up for grabs. Also:...
Covid inquiry delivers its report on protective equipment
The Covid Inquiry says billions of pounds of public money were wasted in the scramble to secure protective equipment during the pandemic. Al...
Counter-terrorism police take over Ann Widdecombe investigation
Counter-terrorism officers are now leading the investigation into the death of the former Conservative government minister, Ann Widdecombe....