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Andy Burnham said he wants the UK to lead the world in developing a set of rules to prevent the spread of rogue artificial intelligence (AI), putting him on a collision course with US President Donald Trump.

UK economic growth is now expected to slow next year in a blow to Andy Burnham’s ambitions despite a stronger-than-expected performance in 2026 in the face of the Middle East conflict, according to new forecasts..

A boat containing 51 migrants who refused help from the French coastguard and spent more than 30 hours at sea has arrived in Dover..

England bowler Mark Wood has announced his retirement from international cricket..

Andy Burnham will insist the UK is not “on the slide” and attempt to draw a line under 10 years of post-Brexit turbulence as he makes his United Nations debut as Prime Minister..

UK Government borrowing rose in August to the second-highest level for the month on record, coming in above forecasts and piling pressure on Chancellor John Healey ahead of his first autumn Budget, figures show..

Martha’s Rule will be extended to hospital A&E departments in England, making it easier for staff and families to ask for a second opinion..

Taylor Swift will receive the first-ever award for artist director at the 2026 MTV VMAs..

World Cup winner Sir Geoff Hurst said it was a “great honour” to be given the Freedom of the City of London at a ceremony on Monday..

Emmerdale is set to have a “chilling shake-up” when James Chase reprises his role as Tom King..

Andy Burnham is to meet Donald Trump for the first time as world leaders gather in New York for talks on the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East and the rapid development of AI..

More than 23,000 people have been killed or seriously injured in crashes involving a driver aged 17 to 24 in the past five years, police have warned..