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UK Government borrowing fell by a third last month, a bigger decline than forecasters were expecting and delivering some early relief to John Healey on his first day as Chancellor, official figures show..

Thames Water has announced a hosepipe ban for just over 10 million customers as the exceptionally dry, hot weather drives a surge in demand..

David Dimbleby has said he is “appalled” by cuts at the BBC which will result in up to 2,000 people losing their jobs..

The M27 in Hampshire has been ranked England’s worst motorway, amid concerns over roadworks and delays..

Andy Burnham is selecting his Cabinet after replacing Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister..

A 28-year-old man has been charged with the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe..

John Healey has been named Chancellor in Andy Burnham’s first Government appointment, as he purged the Cabinet of loyalists of his predecessor Sir Keir Starmer..

David Lammy, Rachel Reeves and Steve Reed are among the first high-profile Cabinet ministers to be shown the door by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham..

Keegan, a star of Liverpool’s 1970s side who went on to become adored on Tyneside as player and manager of Newcastle, had been undergoing treatment for stage four cancer..

Former Newcastle and England manager Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75, his family have announced in a statement..

Andy Burnham has become the UK’s new Prime Minister after Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation..

Sir Keir Starmer has said “my work is done” and “I go with a smile” in his final speech as Prime Minister..