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Andy Burnham pledges cost of living help in first speech as prime minister

Burnham, who was earlier appointed PM by the King, says he'll set out cost of living measures tomorrow. He also pledges to "end rough sleeping" and to "bring back hope".

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Victory for football? Spain beat Argentina to win World Cup
It might seem like a trite cliche, but you won't find many neutrals disagreeing with that verdict on the World Cup final.
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Broadcaster and journalist Edward Stourton dies aged 68
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Fire crews battle blaze on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh
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Edinburgh, Fife & East
My fitness tracker knew I was pregnant before I did
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Prisons minister Lord Timpson quits government
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Police begin clearing cockroach party protest site in Delhi
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Asia
‘Everyone's afraid to die’: Struggle to recruit soldiers in Ukraine turns violent
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Europe

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Best goal, best player, best fans - BBC reporters' World Cup awards
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Stay or go - at 28, Rashford faces big Man Utd call
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Man Utd
Could Infantino really push through a 64-team World Cup?
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How the World Cup has affected your Premier League team
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How fast Fox trumped divisive DeChambeau to win Open
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Golf

World Cup catch-up

Highlights: Spain v Argentina. Video, 15 minutes
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Incredible images from World Cup 2026
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Shakira, Madonna, Justin Bieber and BTS perform at colourful World Cup half-time show
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What was it like to experience a World Cup final like no other? Audio
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With the World Cup over, the football continues on BBC Sport
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The Beatles song that became the 'soundtrack' to Les Dennis' life. Video, 40 minutes
The actor and comedian looks back at his life through 10 songs.
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Why the World Cup half-time show may be a taste of things to come
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Culture
Neighbours actor Terence Donovan dies aged 90
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Australia
The 1975's Matty Healy marries model Gabbriette Bechtel in Los Angeles
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Robert Peston found it 'too difficult' returning to Wales after wife's death
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Wales
The small seaside town winning big from TV tourism
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Northern Ireland
10 things we learned from Shania Twain's Desert Island Discs
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Unwind with a collection of soothing piano music
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Prog rock at the Proms: Guy Garvey, Genesis and Pink Floyd as you've never heard them before
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Zoe Ball meets Phil Collins as he lands the gig that will seal his destiny
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Iconic live performances from RAYE, Stormzy, Little Simz and more
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Veggie family favourites that'll keep everyone happy
Whether you’re a vegetarian household or simply cutting down on your meat intake, these tasty, kid-friendly recipes are worth a try.
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These takeaway breakfasts will help streamline your mornings
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'I tried 15-minute dinners every day for a week and these were the best'
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Is the home of Wordsworth ready for its first kebab shop?
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Cumbria
Five ways to help teens snack better during the school holidays
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Get into nature

Six Great British country walks to try this week
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Sound Walk
'It felt a bit James Bond': The mission to reintroduce a lost insect
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Hampshire & Isle of Wight
The surprising benefits of introducing children to nature
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Dolphin pod joins RNLI crew at sea. Video, 00:00:56
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Sussex
Escape into the outdoors with Robson Green's weekend escapes. Video
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Health and wellbeing

The 70/30 rule that could make parenting a little easier
Childcare author Sarah Ockwell-Smith busts the myth of perfect parenting and offers tips for cutting yourself some slack.
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CBeebies Parenting
Dad donates part of liver to save daughter's life
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England
How to keep safe from cows on country walks
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Norfolk
'Miracle' baby born at 22 weeks goes home
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Coventry & Warwickshire
Headaches are common, but how do you tell what is really causing them?
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What's Up Docs?

Money

Jobs, benefits and taxes: What Andy Burnham means for your finances
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Business
Residents told to pay £7,000 each to fix water pipe outside their homes
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Wales
Martin Lewis: If you don't have a lifetime ISA get a pound in one now. Video, 00:01:25
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The Martin Lewis Podcast
UFOs and a TARDIS - why unusual holiday stays are booming
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Wales
Why electric cars cost more to insure - and what's being done about it
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Business

Sporting legends and underdogs

How Fox kept cool at baked Birkdale to win The Open
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Golf
My ice hockey dream is taking me 3,000 miles from home
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Northern Ireland
Britain's Kerr breaks 27-year mile world record in London
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Athletics
Scoring at historic Test match was a dream come true
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Derbyshire
The man who built an international cricket ground in his garden
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Cricket

Uplifting stories

Detectorist 'overwhelmed' to discover huge hoard of treasure lost in shipwreck
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Wales
Pilot's mischievous flight path message grabs plane spotters attention
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Liverpool
'80s gadgets that were stranger things at the time
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Why underwear is flying over the streets of this British town. Audio, 00:03:18
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Insight and analysis

A closer look at the week's stories

The suburb dubbed Britain's 'crazy vape shop capital'
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Manchester
Kim Jong Un was meant to be their only idol - then North Koreans discovered K-pop
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Asia
Did we really land on the Moon? Debunking the conspiracy theories
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World Cup 2026: Is the real winner 'Brand Beckham'? Audio, 00:04:11
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As Europe warms faster than any other continent - the air-con debate gets heated. Audio, 27 minutes
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After exploring an extraordinary acting dynasty, Toby sets out to discover whether his dad's stories are fact or fiction.
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How a blood splatter analyst unravelled the lies of Brianna Ghey's killers
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Years on from their '80s teen romance, music reunites two ex-lovers
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The real history behind The Odyssey
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Drug dealer exploited 14-year-old boy into selling drugs for him
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Ulster Unionists to establish independent process over child abuser Donaldson
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