Burnham finalising plans for government before becoming prime minister on Monday

Andy Burnham will spend the weekend preparing to become prime minister with allies saying he intends to make a “dynamic start” with measures to ease the cost-of-living squeeze. The Labour leader will ...

Spain boss Luis de la Fuente expects World Cup final to be ‘fantastic spectacle’

Spain boss Luis de la Fuente has spoken of his admiration for Argentina and believes the World Cup final will be a “fantastic spectacle”. Argentina have been portrayed in some quarters as a dirty team ...

Cooler weather forecast as millions of drivers set to embark on summer getaways

The RAC estimated that 14.1 million motorists will make journeys for holidays or day trips between Friday and Sunday.

Signed David Hockney print found in charity shop sells for more than £41,000

A signed David Hockney print discovered in a donated book has sold for more than £41,000. The discovery was made by a ...

‘Mixed feelings’ for Lucas Herbert as he and Sam Burns equal major record

Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns both equalled the lowest score in a men’s major by shooting 62 in an incredible half-hour in the second round of The Open at Royal Birkdale. A bogey at the last cost ...

Sir Geoffrey Boycott leads tributes to ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ Sir Garfield Sobers

Sir Geoffrey Boycott has led the tributes to West Indies great Sir Garfield Sobers following his death at the age of 89. Barbados-born Sobers, who is widely regarded as one of the finest cricketers in ...

At least eight dead as landslide triggered by heavy rain buries city homes

A landslide on Friday on the outskirts of the south-western Chinese city of Chongqing killed at least eight people and left 34 missing, burying residential buildings and forcing more than 1,100 people ...

Bryson DeChambeau lands two-shot penalty after controversial rule break

The two-time major champion was adjudged to have improved his stance as he attempted to escape from the rough earlier in his round.

Bryson DeChambeau taken back out onto Open course after rules controversy

The allegation levelled at the two-time major champion was that he had improved his stance as he attempted to escape from deep rough on the fifth.

Nigel Farage one of 34 candidates in Clacton by-election

Nigel Farage will face a record 33 rival candidates in the by-election he triggered in protest at media and parliamentary scrutiny of his finances and backers. The main Westminster parties are ...

Farage demands immediate election saying Burnham has no mandate for power

Nigel Farage has demanded an immediate general election as he claimed Andy Burnham had no mandate to run the country. The Reform UK leader said his party could produce a “historic upset” but Mr Farage ...

Boeing to be allowed to resume certifying airworthiness of its planes

Federal regulators in the US took full control over 737 Max approvals in 2019, after the second of two crashes.