Analysis: Burnham preaches to the converted as he makes case for North’s revival The Independent’s senior reporter Dan Haygarth reports live from Manchester: Andy Burnham’s first speech since returning to Westminster politics laid out how he would govern if he, as is expected, becomes Keir Starmer’s successor in Downing Street.Continue Reading

ITV World Cup pundit accused of wearing a wig by Sir Alan Sugar

Sir Alan Sugar has made the strange accusation that Roy Keane was wearing a wig during ITV’s World Cup coverage. The former Manchester United midfielder was part of the punditry team for England’s victory over Panama, but it seems Lord Sugar’s attention was elsewhere. Two second-half strikes from Thomas Tuchel’sContinue Reading

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email The rediscovery of a giant megalodon fossil, long-lost since the 1980s, has led to new information about the giant shark’s lifestyle,Continue Reading