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Lib Dem MP pushes defence secretary on funding
'Is this genuinely new investment or simply moving money from one overstretched budget to another?' Liberal Democrat MP asks. Newsiline summarises this re...
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Will the UK's plan for defence help it hit Nato's spending target?
BBC Verify looks at what the big numbers around the Defence Investment Plan mean for spending on the military and hitting the government's pledges. Newsil...
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Burnham plans to work some days in Manchester as PM
The ex-Greater Manchester mayor plans a new No 10 unit in the city if he becomes Labour's next leader. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Po...
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Hull MP backs Andy Burnham to become PM
Dame Diana Johnson MP believes Burnham "would make an excellent leader". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to th...
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O'Donoghue: Court ruling is major blow to president
The BBC’s Gary O’Donoghue explains what the court's landmark ruling means for the US president. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stori...
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Senegalese MPs move to clip presidential powers as tensions mount
The proposed changes agreed by a majority of MPs sparked protests outside parliament. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and links rea...
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How soon could Andy Burnham become PM?
Andy Burnham has launched a bid to be the next prime minister. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to the original...
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Government 'cannot deport' grooming gang ringleader
A 55-year-old law means the government has no legal powers to remove Shabir Ahmed from the UK. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Storie...
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'We must do what it takes to meet this new world head on'
The prime minister speaks as the UK government unveils its defence spending plans. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links rea...
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'We will bolster Nato', says UK defence secretary
Jarvis says defence spending plans "reflect the realities of warfare" and commits to strengthening the UK's nuclear deterrent. Newsiline summarises this r...
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Reeves: 'National security is economic security'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves speaks as the government announces its defence spending plans. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and link...
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'Left on your own': Angry Venezuelans accuse government of negligence and apathy
People in areas devastated by twin earthquakes say they need more support from the government. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Storie...
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Has the Supreme Court just made Trump the most powerful president in history?
A landmark decision expands Trump’s presidential power Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers to the original publ...
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New 'No 10 North' plan will rebalance power in Britain, Burnham promises
The man most likely to be the next prime minister says his devolution plans would "drive good growth in every postcode". Newsiline summarises this report...
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Ex-MP Craig Williams pleads guilty over general election betting offence
Williams was MP for Montgomeryshire and an aide to then-Prime Minister Rishi Sunak before the 2024 election. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham offers a blueprint for his premiership
Burnham offered a sense of what his time as prime minister would mean, but he did not lay out many details. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Chris Mason: The real test of Andy Burnham's plans
The BBC's political editor speaks about Andy Burnham's first speech since launching his PM bid. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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Burnham to open a PM's office in Manchester
In his first speech since launching his prime minister bid, Andy Burnham says he will open a PM's office in Manchester. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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'I am going to do things differently', says Burnham
Andy Burnham has made his first major policy speech since launching his bid to become prime minister. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
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Badenoch: Burnham needs to act like a leader
The Conservative leader said Andy Burnham is prime minister in 'all but name' and urged him to tell the country about his plans. Newsiline summarises this...
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South Korea football coach quits as president calls for probe into World Cup loss
South Korea was eliminated after missing out on a spot among the eight best third-placed teams. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stori...
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Burnham to promise devolution in first major speech since launching No 10 bid
The favourite to be the next prime minister will set out his economic vision in a speech in Manchester. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - P...
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Chris Mason: Burnham starts to sketch out his vision as potential prime minister
The new MP for Makerfield will give what his team has called "his first major leadership speech" on Monday morning. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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27 flights, 24 matches: How Fifa's president is jetting around World Cup
Gianni Infantino has clocked up thousands of air miles across North America so far. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links...
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Ex-minister not ruling out leadership bid yet
Carns says he is waiting to hear the contents of an economics speech by Andy Burnham. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links...
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How Andy Burnham's school teacher inspired him to believe in himself
Steve Harrington says he had to convince the front-runner for Labour leader into going to Cambridge University. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Lib Dems face call for inquiry into deselection of election candidate
The party has admitted it unlawfully discriminated against David Campanale because of his religious beliefs. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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King urges MSPs to help build a 'fair and prosperous society'
The ceremony, which featured pageantry, poetry, drama and music, marked the beginning of the seventh session of Holyrood. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Tuchel defends full-back selection after James injury
Thomas Tuchel defends his full-back selections after confirming Reece James will miss the match against Panama through injury. Newsiline summarises this r...
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Home Office to introduce new asylum routes to UK
The home secretary said "capped safe and legal" routes would help to restore confidence in the asylum system. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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'Burnham election call' and 'Too hot for tennis'
Andy Burnham and the record-breaking heatwave across the UK and Europe is prominent across Saturday's papers. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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David Miliband says he is optimistic about potential Burnham government
The former foreign secretary says Burnham has "this openness and energy that I think is very attractive and positive". Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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Green Party returns inadmissible donation from Polanski
Under UK electoral law parties can only accept money from people on the UK electoral register. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics a...
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Chris Mason: The anatomy of the prime minister's downfall
Sir Keir, like his predecessors Liz Truss and Boris Johnson, lost the capacity to viably govern, our political editor writes. Newsiline summarises this re...
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Home Office plan to use more military bases to house asylum seekers
Three new sites in Oxfordshire, Suffolk, and Yorkshire could house about 3,750 asylum seekers if permission is granted. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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Starmer and home secretary in row over minister's future
Shabana Mahmood believes Mike Tapp should be sacked for writing an article but No 10 say he remains in post. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...