Andy Burnham has been blocked from standing as an MP at the upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election by Labour’s governing body. Mr Burnham formally requested permission to stand for the contest on Saturday. As mayor of Manchester, he needed permission to contest a different political election. Mr Burnham’s return to Westminster was seen by many…
National Savings and Investments (NS&I) is facing a bill worth hundreds of millions of pounds over a missing savings scandal. An update will be given by ministers later on Thursday following a report by the Daily Telegraph that the Treasury-backed bank was seeking taxpayer funds to help it compensate customers for alleged failures in the…
A US federal judge has ordered a major makeover of Google’s search engine in a crackdown aimed at addressing the damaging effects of monopolistic practices. In an effort to curb Google’s influence, Washington DC Judge Amit Mehta has introduced new limitations on how the company directs traffic to its search engine. He is requiring the…
The prime minister has ordered a review of antisemitism in the NHS, saying there are too many cases “simply not being dealt with”. The review is part of a wider crackdown on antisemitism in the UK, which will also see all 1.5m NHS staff undergo mandatory updated antisemitism and anti-racism training. Meanwhile, NHS England will…
The cost of Mounjaro, one of Britain’s biggest-selling weight loss drugs, will be heavily discounted across UK pharmacies when the official list price soars next week, Sky News has learned. We’ve seen a confidential document from the makers Eli Lilly to pharmacies setting out the scheme, with a saving of Β£83 on the cost of…
The rules-based system is “disintegrating before our eyes”, senior minister Wes Streeting has warned in reaction to Donald Trump’s actions in Venezuela and threats over Greenland. Mr Streeting, the health secretary and a possible Labour leadership contender, defended Sir Keir Starmer‘s stance since the US carried out strikes on Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro…
WASHINGTONΒ βΒ President Trump said Monday that the United States and Iran are at a βcritical pointβ in negotiating a potential ceasefire agreement, but the chances of reaching a deal by a Trump-imposed deadline on Tuesday evening appeared uncertain. In a lengthy news briefing at the White House, the president echoed an expletive-laden Easter Sunday warning to…
Thereβs no denying that Loyolaβs lacrosse program is best in Southern California and could be that way for years to come with the number of elite young players participating. On Saturday night, the Cubs (16-3) won their latest Southern Section Division 1 championship with a 14-6 win over Santa Margarita. The Cubs have won three…
Attacks on multiple commercial ships in the waters around Iran on Wednesday increased global energy concerns, pushed nations to unleash strategic oil reserves and sparked fresh critiques of the Trump administrationβs readiness for a war it started. As Trump administration and U.S. military officials continued to claim increasing success and advantage in the conflict, leaders…
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> The Clippersβ season has come to an end but better than anyone expected. No consolation but a great job by head coach Tyronn Lue for guiding the Clippers from a disastrous 6-21 start and finishing with more than 40 wins. Coach Lue led the team, overcoming major obstacles throughout the season with a…