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Andy Burnham wife: All we know about Marie-France van Heel and three children

Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham and his wife Marie-France van Heel pose on the steps of 10 Downing Street in central London on July 20, 2026, after being asked by the king to form the next government. (Photo by Henry NICHOLLS / AFP)

Published 1 day ago

Andy Burnham net worth: A look at new UK PM's salary, assets and wealth

Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham gives his first speech in front of 10 Downing Street in central London on July 20, 2026, after being asked by the king to form the next government. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

Updated 1 day ago

Andy Burnham becomes seventh British prime minister in a decade

The 56-year-old Burnham will go to the palace, and Charles will ask him to form a government.

Updated 1 day ago

Meet Andy Burnham: The ‘King of the North’ heading to 10, Downing Street

Born in 1970 into a working-class family in Aintree, near Liverpool, Andy Burnham grew up in tje village of Culceth.

Updated 4 days ago

Fresh power shift in UK as Labour turns to Burnham, Starmer bows out

While speculation of a change had been rife for months, the current dramatic turn of events began to unfold in the early hours of 19 June.

Updated 28 days ago

Who is Keir Starmer? UK PM, who ended 14-year Conservative rule, resigns

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces the timeline for his resignation, following Andy Burnham's decisive victory last week in the Makerfield by-election, outside 10 Downing Street, in London.

Updated 29 days ago

Scandals, rebellions, setbacks: UK PM Starmer pushed to brink of resignation

Mounting pressure leaves UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer weighing his future

Updated 30 days ago

Britain is wrong to ban speakers like Hasan Piker

Turning speakers away at the border wrongs British listeners who want to hear what they have to say, and perhaps to disagree with it.

Published 47 days ago

UK PM Starmer says won't resign after local elections deliver losses for Labour

The local and regional elections were widely seen as an unofficial referendum on Starmer, whose popularity has plummeted since he led the center-left Labour Party to power less than two years ago.

Updated 73 days ago

UK raises terrorism threat level after stabbings, Starmer vows to protect Jews

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer gives a statement at 10 Downing Street in central London on April 30, 2026, to update on the government's response to the stabbing of two Jewish men the day before.

Published 81 days ago

UK man jailed for life for religiously aggravated rape of Sikh woman

The accused has now been jailed for life, with a minimum term of 14 years behind bars before he can be considered for parole.

Updated 88 days ago

Glasgow fire: 'Apocalyptic’ videos of blaze in Scotland city emerge; watch

Fire fighters work to control a large fire in Glasgow City centre on March 8, 2026.

Updated 134 days ago

‘That's ok, don't need': Trump rebukes Starmer after UK mulls carriers to Iran

US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer have been at odds on several issues

Published 135 days ago

UK, France and Germany ready to join US in 'war' against Iran

Britain, France and Germany's joint statement aimed to protect their citizens and military personnel amidst reported drone attacks on allied bases.

Published 141 days ago

UK watchdog proposes forcing Google to let publishers opt out of AI summaries

The watchdog last year labelled Google a “strategic” player in online search advertising, using new digital powers to promote more competition by forcing changes to the company's business practices.

Published 174 days ago

Govt in UK is on a drive to save pubs, live music venues

An "Open" sign in the window of a restaurant near Liverpool Street in the City of London, UK, on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026.

Published 175 days ago

Starmer says UK won’t be forced to choose between US, China

Keir Starmer heralded “significant opportunities” for British businesses ahead of his trip to Beijing this week.

Published 175 days ago

In UK trade with Trump's aggressive America, Indian-origin envoy gets key role

Previously, Chandra served as the global managing partner at Hakluyt, a global advisory firm.

Updated 178 days ago

Indians take foeticide to UK? Rise in selective abortions in community: Report

The national average across all ethnicities records around 105 boys for every 100 girls each year.

Updated 179 days ago

King Charles calls for 'reconciliation' in Christmas speech

Britain's King Charles, along with members of the royal family, arrives to attend the Royal Family's Christmas Day service at St. Mary Magdalene's church, as the royals take residence at the Sandringham estate in eastern England, Britain, December 25, 2025.

Published 207 days ago

Renowned British documentary photographer Martin Parr dies at 73

Martin Parr relished picturing everyday settings like supermarkets, village fetes and coffee meets.

Published 226 days ago

'£1 coin from 1 km away': UK's DragonFire shoots down high-speed drone | Video

DragonFire is used to hit drones, missiles and other airborne targets using a concentrated beam to focus.

Published 236 days ago

This Indian pudding happens to be among America's oldest desserts

Rich in history and in taste — the age-old Indian pudding

Published 250 days ago

UK government under fire for rising mistaken prisoner releases

The accidental release of Ethiopian asylum seeker Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu last month compounded the pressure on the UK government

Published 257 days ago

Pope, King Charles pray together: First in 500 yrs, why it's historic?

Pope, King Charles pray together: First in 500 yrs, why it's historic?

Updated 271 days ago

In UK's latest sanctions on Russia's oil companies, a message to firms in India

Britain said that it would take all necessary measures to stop Moscow from funding its war in Ukraine.

Updated 278 days ago

Explained: Why Musk's emoji reply to colonial rule in India post sparked outrage

Elon Musk replied to the post on X with a "thinking" emoji.

Updated 290 days ago

‘English did not rule India’: Elon Musk amplifies bizzare post, faces outrage

The Tesla billionaire shared the post by replying with a “thinking face” emoji. (Image: AFP/@StefanMolyneux via X)

Published 291 days ago

Britain’s relationship with America endures, against the odds

US President Donald Trump, left, and Keir Starmer, UK prime minister, during a Red Devils display at Chequers, near Aylesbury, UK, on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025.

Updated 305 days ago

‘Britain built on tolerance, diversity’: Starmer's message after far-right rally

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer sits as he meets with Israel's President Isaac Herzog on the day of his visit at 10 Downing Street in London, Sept. 10, 2025. Alberto Pezzali/Pool via REUTERS

Updated 310 days ago

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