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Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham accuses Tony Blair of dismissing working-class struggles and warns the former PM’s economic policies deepened regional divides. The clash exposes a widening rift in Labour’s leadership over inequality and devolution.
Britain will roll out the first nationwide UV-index alert system next summer, warning the public of dangerous sun exposure levels. The move follows a 40% rise in skin cancer cases over the last decade, with 16,800 new diagnoses recorded in 2023 alone.
Leaked proposals reveal Britain and Brussels are quietly negotiating a partial goods-only single market to ease trade friction. Draft plans suggest a phased rollout starting as early as 2025.
Sam Fender claimed Songwriter of the Year, Rosalía secured Best Contemporary Song, and Jacob Alon won Breakthrough Artist at the 2025 Ivor Novello Awards. Sir Elton John received the Lifetime Achievement prize in a night of fierce competition and high-profile wins.
Labour’s Wes Streeting is poised to challenge Keir Starmer’s leadership within 24 hours of King Charles III outlining the government’s legislative agenda. The announcement came as the Prime Minister’s authority crumbles amid internal party divisions and mounting public pressure.