BBC News The government said the first steps will involve helping those sleeping rough for a long period of time to move into secure housing, and includes the “acquisition of suitable homes”. Burnham, in a statement after his first speech in Downing Street, said: “On my first day as prime minister, I’m announcing this government’s […]
BBC News An Australian woman has given birth to rare, naturally-conceived identical quadruplets after a pregnancy described as “extremely high risk” by the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. The four girls, who were delivered via caesarean section at 28 weeks and four days on 14 July, were monozygotic quadruplets – where a single fertilised egg […]
BBC News A US Department of Justice spokesperson said the arrests were “pursuant to extradition proceedings”. The UK and the US are parties to treaty that allows the extradition of people in relation to alleged offences punishable under laws in both countries by at least one year in prison. For a UK case, the CPS […]
BBC News Former Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham gave his first speech as prime minister outside No 10 today, after he replaced Sir Keir Starmer as leader of the Labour party. In his speech he promised to give the public “more breathing room”, and said he would set out a new 10-year plan for […]
BBC News He will stick to the Labour manifesto of not raising the main three taxes – income tax, National Insurance and VAT. But we’ve already seen since the election that other taxes can be altered, such as inheritance tax changes affecting family farms, often bringing a vociferous response. Among the possibilities are: Replacing stamp […]
BBC News A 64-team tournament has two main plus points: a more natural format, and more opportunities for emerging nations. It is the latter which Infantino is championing, especially after the heroics of Cape Verde. Fifa faced criticism before the tournament, with suggestions the additional teams would not be competitive. Then Cape Verde drew with […]
BBC News Views varied among players as to whether he had breached Rule 8.1 by being heavy-footed around the area of his ball in the long grass to the right of the fifth hole during Friday’s second round. Several American golfers stood up for the LIV player, prime among them Scheffler, who insisted that DeChambeau […]
BBC News That broad appeal didn’t happen by accident. It was built on Beckham’s football legacy in America. He remains the player with the trademark free-kicks, part of Manchester United’s Treble-winning side in 1999, England captain and one of Real Madrid’s original Galácticos. Dan Courtemanche, Major League Soccer’s executive vice-president and chief communications officer, admitted […]
BBC News Phil McNulty, BBC Sport chief football writer Mexico. The sheer passion and love for their team and football was incredible. Also such friendly, welcoming fans and people. Incredibly warm and gracious in defeat. We were in a restaurant in Mexico City the night before they played England, and an MC went around each […]
