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Donald Trump weighs into row over North Sea oil drilling hours before Burnham becomes PM
The Way Back. Join our community exploring how Britain can rebuild its future in Europe Join the debate with our pro-Europe newsletter Join the debate with our pro-Europe newsletter Donald Trump has weighed in on rumoured plans for controversial new drilling in the North Sea, claiming Andy Burnham will openContinue Reading
Every performer at World Cup final half-time show and how long it is
Super Bowl Inspiration: The new choice to hold a major musical production during the World Cup final has drawn intense criticism. Critics claim this American football-style entertainment is a needless diversion that favours commercialised spectacle over the sport itself. Violating FIFA Regulations: Stretching the half-time break to 30 minutes openlyContinue Reading
The Cure’s Robert Smith slams Fifa and ‘small hand’ Trump over World Cup Halftime Show: ‘Argh!’
Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This The Cure’s Robert Smith is not a fan of FIFA’s plans for a Super Bowl-style Halftime Show atContinue Reading
Thames Water creditors open to talks with Andy Burnham on more ‘public control’
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Burnham-led Labour could damage Green Party’s poll surge, experts say
Stay on top of the latest political news with our View from Westminster newsletter Get the latest political headlines with our free email Get the latest political headlines with our free email Andy Burnham’s arrival as Labour leader could deal a significant blow to the Green Party’s recent surge inContinue Reading
Lionel Messi drops huge retirement hint as Argentina face Spain in World Cup …
Lionel Messi has dropped a major hint about his international future with Argentina, describing the World Cup final against Spain as the ‘last tango.’ The Argentine icon could follow the path taken by Cristiano Ronaldo, who announced his retirement from international football after Portugal’s round‑of‑16 exit. On Sunday evening, ArgentinaContinue Reading
Wetherspoons hoping for World Cup boost to offset consumer pressure
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Andy Burnham latest: Labour deputy leader explains scrapping digital ID and addresses Cabinet speculation
Pictured: A security guard and Larry the cat, between St George’s Cross flags at No 10 on Saturday (PA) Bryony Gooch19 July 2026 11:30 Andy Burnham can slash energy bills by £200 a year with these policies, says Octopus Energy founder Bryony Gooch19 July 2026 11:15 Cabinet ministers ‘told onContinue Reading
Terence Donovan death: Neighbours and Home and Away star dies, aged 90
Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent email Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Terence Donovan, the British-Australian actor who starred in Neighbours and Home and Away, has died, aged 90. The newsContinue Reading
Andy Burnham set to be buoyed by June inflation slowdown
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails UK inflation is anticipated to have slowed last month, offering a brief respite for AndyContinue Reading