Burnham to nationalise UK's busiest rail route in months: West Coast Main Line to be taken over 'at earliest opportunity'

Daily Mail - Sep 28, 2026

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander last night said Avanti West Coast would be taken over at the 'earliest possible opportunity' when its latest franchise expires in March.

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Asia Faces Inflation Pressures Through 2027, ADB Warns

Sep 27, 2026

Asia Faces Inflation Pressures Through 2027, ADB Warns

The Asian Development Bank projects inflation across developing Asia-Pacific economies will stay above 2025 levels through 2027, driven by geopolitical conflicts, higher energy costs, and extreme weather. The September Asian Development Outlook update slightly lowered the 2026 inflation forecast to 4.2% while raising the 2027 projection to 3.5%. Conflicts affecting oil markets and an expected […]

'Iran bomb plot' at RAF base foiled by farmer's 999 call: Five arrested in early hours after three vans spotted near air base used by US bombers

Sep 27, 2026

'Iran bomb plot' at RAF base foiled by farmer's 999 call: Five arrested in early hours after three vans spotted near air base used by US bombers

In a suspected Iranian plot, five men in three vans packed with explosives were stopped 350 yards from RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire early yesterday.

Adorable giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang touch down in America after being gifted by Xi Jinping

Sep 27, 2026

Adorable giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang touch down in America after being gifted by Xi Jinping

Two giant pandas from China arrived to Atlanta earlier today, following US President Donald Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China last week.

Six out of 10 maternity deaths were 'avoidable' with better care, new reviews finds

Sep 27, 2026

Six out of 10 maternity deaths were 'avoidable' with better care, new reviews finds

Some six in ten who died in pregnancy, birth or the postnatal period between 2022 and 2024 could have been saved with better care - an all-time high since records began in 2009.

Australia's card surcharge ban is kicks in this week - but it could end up costing shoppers more

Sep 27, 2026

Australia's card surcharge ban is kicks in this week - but it could end up costing shoppers more

A huge payment change is coming for Australians.

John Healey to pledge 'new industrial age'... as another tycoon quits the UK

Sep 27, 2026

John Healey to pledge 'new industrial age'... as another tycoon quits the UK

The Chancellor will use his speech to the Labour conference in Liverpool to unveil new support for British shipyards.

DAN HODGES: An hour after Burnham's social care pledge, a text arrives from one of his allies. 'I think there will be an election in May.'

Sep 27, 2026

DAN HODGES: An hour after Burnham's social care pledge, a text arrives from one of his allies. 'I think there will be an election in May.'

To be fair to Andy Burnham, no one can say they don't know what he stands for anymore. Appearing on the BBC, the Prime Minister made the boldest commitment of his premiership

Bill Gates issues chilling AI doomsday warning saying one BILLION people will be killed... unless humanity takes his advice

Sep 27, 2026

Bill Gates issues chilling AI doomsday warning saying one BILLION people will be killed... unless humanity takes his advice

Tech billionaire and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates gave the bold warning on the rapid development of artificial intelligence.

Pension triple lock may be scrapped to fund National Care Service: PM's social care pledge is predicted to cost taxpayers £18BILLION - with death tax also mooted to pay for it

Sep 27, 2026

Pension triple lock may be scrapped to fund National Care Service: PM's social care pledge is predicted to cost taxpayers £18BILLION - with death tax also mooted to pay for it

Speaking as the Labour Party conference got under way in Liverpool, the Prime Minister said he was ready to 'grasp the nettle'.

Woman who'd 'never hurt a fly' is given shockingly short jail sentence ONLY to be served on weekends after killing great-grandmother with car and fleeing scene

Sep 27, 2026

Woman who'd 'never hurt a fly' is given shockingly short jail sentence ONLY to be served on weekends after killing great-grandmother with car and fleeing scene

Stephanie Holt, 32, was sentenced to 365 days in jail - served only on weekends - after fatally striking Mary Hulswit, 76, and leaving the scene.

Socialite ousted from her Hamptons mansion after sensational divorce from billionaire art mogul airs ALL her dirtiest laundry... as she vows to never show her face in NYC again after humiliating public spat

Sep 27, 2026

Socialite ousted from her Hamptons mansion after sensational divorce from billionaire art mogul airs ALL her dirtiest laundry... as she vows to never show her face in NYC again after humiliating public spat

The sprawling six-bedroom Bridgehampton estate, tucked away at the end of a long driveway on about seven acres surrounded by woods, had been hers since her divorce settlement.

Greeting a stranger with a hug rather than a handshake could make them like you more, study claims

Sep 27, 2026

Greeting a stranger with a hug rather than a handshake could make them like you more, study claims

A team of 18 researchers greeted 330 strangers with either a hug, a handshake or with no touch at all, then asked the strangers if they wanted to see their holiday pictures.

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