UK to fight Russian disinformation and push new global AI standards, Burnham says
Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026

The UK could act as "an honest broker" on AI and other global challenges, the prime minister tells world leaders at the UN.

Watch: Key moments from Andy Burnham's first UN speech
Posted on Wednesday September 23, 2026

In his first speech to the UN as UK prime minister, Burnham highlighted the risks posed by Russian disinformation.

Trump says he can do business with Burnham but criticises 'terrible' Chagos deal
Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026

The UK has proposed handing the Chagos Islands to Mauritius and paying to lease back an important military base.

'Poison seller' who sold my daughter deadly drugs should rot in hell
Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026

Louise Nunn's daughter bought drugs from Canadian Kenneth Law, who sold toxic chemicals online.

IMF tells advanced economies to 'bring debt down' as borrowing costs rise
Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026

In an interview with the BBC, Kristalina Georgieva says economic shocks had pushed "debt levels up like a staircase not to heaven".