Politics
Andy Burnham cancels two days of engagements after father's death
The prime minister has withdrawn from Monday and Tuesday's engagements after the death of his father, Roy, who had Alzheimer's and lived in a care home.
14 September 2026
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PoliticsTrump backs Irish unity during Dublin visit, drawing unionist anger
The US president urged movement towards a united Ireland as unionist parties defended Northern Ireland’s right to decide its constitutional future.
12 September 2026
PoliticsReform UK receives record £36m donation from Ben Delo
The cryptocurrency billionaire’s gift has renewed demands for donation limits as Reform faces police inquiries and MPs prepare to debate funding rules.
12 September 2026
PoliticsMPs reject assisted dying bill for England and Wales
The Commons voted 286 to 270 against the proposed law, ending a renewed attempt to give some terminally ill adults access to assisted dying.
11 September 2026
PoliticsAssisted dying bill returns to MPs amid competing pleas
A cancer survivor and a bereaved daughter have set out opposing cases as MPs prepare to vote again on assisted dying in England and Wales.
11 September 2026