Burnham and Macron agree to scale up action on small boats in first meeting
Posted on Thursday September 03, 2026

The leaders also discussed Ukraine and "the UK's drive to get closer to Europe", No 10 says.

Schools to close early for A66 crash funeral amid safety concerns
Posted on Thursday September 03, 2026

The funeral of one of five young men killed in the crash with a police car is due to take place.

Fifa accuses Uefa of 'smear campaign' against Infantino
Posted on Thursday September 03, 2026

The governing bodies have traded blows since Fifa president Gianni Infantino's scrapped plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors.

Reform UK promises £80bn cuts to public spending
Posted on Thursday September 03, 2026

Speaking at the party's conference, economy spokesman Robert Jenrick says Reform will be the "party of fiscal responsibility".

British army told to stop non-essential training exercises to save money
Posted on Thursday September 03, 2026

Units in the UK not preparing to be deployed have been told to cut back on training exercises due to cost pressures.