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England v Croatia: World Cup 2026 – live

by The Guardian | Jun 17, 2026 | Croatia, England, Football, Sport, The Guardian, World Cup, World Cup 2026 | 0 |

⚽️ Kick-off: 3pm local time/4pm EDT/9pm BST/6am AEST⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Email ScottThomas Tuchel speaks to Independent Television. “This is what we have worked for...

How quickly could Andy Burnham become the UK’s prime minister?

by The Guardian | Jun 17, 2026 | Andy Burnham, England, Greater Manchester, Keir Starmer, Labour, Makerfield byelection, Politics, The Guardian, UK news, Wes Streeting | 0 |

If he wins Makerfield byelection, Greater Manchester mayor faces a number of scenarios in his bid to replace Keir StarmerThose who don’t pay much attention to politics could be forgiven for not being fully on top of this,...

Burnham team tell ministers to delay resignations to avoid chaos

by The Guardian | Jun 17, 2026 | Andy Burnham, Keir Starmer, Labour, Politics, The Guardian, UK news | 0 |

Exclusive: Allies of Labour’s Makerfield candidate concerned rapid collapse of Starmer government would increase instability Andy Burnham’s campaign has been forced to talk ministers out of resigning as early as this...

UK officials expect Russia to retaliate for seizure of shadow fleet oil tanker

by The Guardian | Jun 17, 2026 | Defence policy, Europe, Military, Ministry of Defence, Politics, Royal Navy, Russia, The Guardian, UK news | 0 |

No formal warning issued to captains or ship owners, but industry body says they are exercising greater vigilanceBritish officials believe Russia will try to retaliate for the Royal Marines’ seizure of the oil tanker...

French police in £660m deal with UK authorised to use water cannon on asylum seekers

by The Guardian | Jun 17, 2026 | Home Office, Immigration and asylum, Keir Starmer, Police, Politics, Shabana Mahmood, The Guardian, UK news | 0 |

Refugee charity says decision to let officers request the devices as part of public order powers is ‘sickening’French riot police deployed in northern France under a £660m deal with the UK are authorised to use...

Burnham urges supporters to vote for him in Makerfield ‘to power up north of England’ – UK politics live

by The Guardian | Jun 17, 2026 | Adoption, Andy Burnham, Brexit, Bridget Phillipson, Conservatives, David Lammy, Greater Manchester, House of Commons, Keir Starmer, Labour, Labour party leadership, Makerfield byelection, Motoring, Nigel Farage, PMQs, Politics, The Guardian, UK news, Wes Streeting | 0 |

Greater Manchester mayor says a vote for him is a vote to end ‘40 years of trickle-down economics that didn’t trickle down much’Andy Burnham may have trouble getting through to Keir Starmer if he tries ringing...

Russia warship fires warning shot at British couple – The Latest

by The Guardian | Jun 17, 2026 | Defence policy, Europe, Keir Starmer, Military, Ministry of Defence, Politics, Russia, The Guardian, UK news, Water transport, World News | 0 |

Keir Starmer has called the firing of warning shots by a Russian warship at a British yacht sailing across the Channel on Tuesday ‘deeply concerning and reckless’.Russia’s defence ministry said the yacht was on...

Starmer warns against ‘looking backwards’ to Brexit after rivals back UK’s return to EU

by The Guardian | Jun 17, 2026 | Brexit, European Union, G7, Keir Starmer, Politics, The Guardian, UK news | 0 |

Speaking at the G7 summit, prime minister says he stands by Labour’s manifesto pledge not to rejoin blocEurope live – latest updatesUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK and the European Union should not...

Cross purposes: how the England flag got caught in a tug-of-war between rightwing nationalists and football fans

by The Guardian | Jun 17, 2026 | Communities, England, Far right, London, Politics, Sheffield, Society, The Guardian, UK news, World Cup, World Cup 2026 | 0 |

Last summer the St George’s cross was co-opted by anti-immigrant groups. Now, as the World Cup begins, some communities are reclaiming it as a symbol of a very different sort of prideAs I drove into London with my daughter...

Legislation proposed to stop ‘lawfare’ targeting journalists and whistleblowers

by The Guardian | Jun 17, 2026 | Business, Censorship, Digital media, Freedom of speech, House of Commons, House of Lords, John Whittingdale, Law, Libel reform, Media, Media law, Newspapers, Newspapers & magazines, Politics, Press freedom, The Guardian, UK news | 0 |

Private members’ bills to crack down on use of Slapps are likely to attract cross-party supportA coordinated push to protect whistleblowers, journalists and victims of sexual assault from being sued by those who wish to...

Labour MP pushes Burnham to launch leadership bid ‘really quickly’ after Makerfield byelection result – UK politics live

by The Guardian | Jun 17, 2026 | Adoption, Andy Burnham, Brexit, Bridget Phillipson, David Lammy, Greater Manchester, House of Commons, Keir Starmer, Labour, Labour party leadership, Makerfield byelection, Nigel Farage, PMQs, Politics, The Guardian, UK news, Wes Streeting | 0 |

Rachael Maskell said she hoped Andy Burnham could become prime minister before the Labour party conference in SeptemberAndy Burnham may have trouble getting through to Keir Starmer if he tries ringing him after the Makerfield...

‘Is it really as close as it looks?’ – your questions on the Makerfield byelection answered

by The Guardian | Jun 17, 2026 | Andy Burnham, Keir Starmer, Labour, Makerfield byelection, Politics, Reform UK, The Guardian | 0 |

Tomorrow is Andy Burnham’s day of destiny as he seeks to return to parliament in a bid to become prime minister. Our North of England correspondent Hannah Al-Othman answered your questions – read the Q&A...

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England v Croatia: World Cup 2026 �
June 17, 2026
⚽️ Kick-off: 3pm local time/4pm EDT/9pm BST/6am AEST⚽️ Player
How quickly could Andy Burnham beco
June 17, 2026
If he wins Makerfield byelection, Greater Manchester mayor faces
Burnham team tell ministers to dela
June 17, 2026
Exclusive: Allies of Labour’s Makerfield candidate concerned rapid collapse
UK officials expect Russia to retal
June 17, 2026
No formal warning issued to captains or ship owners,
French police in £660m deal with U
June 17, 2026
Refugee charity says decision to let officers request the
Burnham urges supporters to vote fo
June 17, 2026
Greater Manchester mayor says a vote for him is
Russia warship fires warning shot a
June 17, 2026
Keir Starmer has called the firing of warning shots
Starmer warns against ‘looking ba
June 17, 2026
Speaking at the G7 summit, prime minister says he
Cross purposes: how the England fla
June 17, 2026
Last summer the St George’s cross was co-opted by
Legislation proposed to stop ‘law
June 17, 2026
Private members’ bills to crack down on use of