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Andy Burnham Red wall seats would have been safer under my leadership

Greater Manchester mayor and former national Labour leadership candidate Andy Burnham says the party would not have lost so many seats in the last election had he defeated Jeremy Corbyn in the battle to become its leader in 2015..

Santander customers unable to make payments due to technical problem

Santander has apologised for a “technical problem” which has been affecting its services for several hours..

Thousands of Rangers fans take to streets to celebrate title win

Rangers fans have gathered in the centre of Glasgow after their club lifted their first Scottish Premiership trophy in a decade..

Alex Scott appointed new Football Focus host to replace Dan Walker this summer

Alex Scott has been confirmed as the next host of the BBC’s Football Focus, replacing Dan Walker, who will step down at the end of the current season..

Dowden warns live events industry of Covid 19 variant heightened vigilance

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has warned the live events industry that the country is entering a “period of heightened vigilance” due to the spread of the Indian coronavirus variant..

Marchers gather in central London for protest against Gaza violence

Hundreds of people have gathered in central London to march in solidarity with the people of Palestine amid the ongoing conflict with Israel..

Charity considers legal action against Home Office over Glasgow immigration raid

A migrant charity has said it is investigating legal action against the Home Office for “casting aspersions” on two Indian nationals detained in Glasgow as “illegal” immigrants..

Thousands of Rangers fans gather at Ibrox ahead of title celebrations

Thousands of Rangers fans have arrived at Ibrox setting off blue and red flares ahead of the team collecting its first Scottish Premiership trophy in a decade..

Eniola Aluko leaves Aston Villa Women sporting director role

Eniola Aluko is leaving her role as Aston Villa Women’s sporting director to take up a new position in the United States, the club have announced..

China lands spacecraft on Mars for the first time

They've landed a spacecraft on Mars for the first time - a technically challenging feat more difficult than a moon landing.

Final Debenhams stores to shut as chains 243 year history ends

Debenhams is to shut its doors for the final time in its 243-year history..

Up to five visitors per resident to be allowed in care homes from Monday

Care home residents will be able to nominate five visitors for regular visits when the UK moves to the next phase of lockdown easing on Monday..