Andy Burnham agrees pay rises for train drivers after threat of strike action

The deal comes after rail union Asleft had announced plans to ballot members on whether to launch stikes in a dispute over pay

Will Russian threat derail Andy Burnham’s assault on cost of living?  The Times

Western officials say Russia is not seeking a direct Nato confrontation, even as former Russian foreign minister Andrei Fedorov refused to rule out 'semi-military' hybrid attacks against Britain

Prime Minister succeeded Sir Keir Starmer last month, hiring John Healey to the brief of Chancellor as part of his first Cabinet.

Russia has sent chilling threats to the UK in recent weeksBenjamin Blosse17:19, 28 Aug 2026Western officials have said 'don't do what the Kremlin wants' as they sought to play down the prospect of a conflict between Russia and Nato after a week of repeated threats from the Kremlin.‌Recent days have seen senior figures

Andy Burnham warned anti-Israel sanctions could spark trade war with Donald Trump  GB News