Homes will save around £45 a year through the cut announced on Andy Burnham’s first full day as prime minister.
The water supplier’s lenders are trying to prevent the company from being taken over by the Burnham government
A US-brokered agreement should see Israeli troops pulling out of a small part of Lebanon occupied during their conflict with Hezbollah.
Sir Keir Starmer’s former right hand man Darren Jones says Andy Burnham’s VAT cut is unfunded.
Sir Keir Starmer’s former right hand man Darren Jones says Andy Burnham’s VAT cut is unfunded.
Delhi witnessed overwhelming violence on Monday, with at least 60 protesters wounded. Police said 118 of their men were also injured.
A devastating wildfire burning in the Cairngorms has entered its seventh day, as helicopters battle to help stop the spread of the flames.
Bournemouth reject a £64m bid from Chelsea for Alex Scot after the midfielder turns down a new contract amid growing Premier League interest.
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Public finances for last month were better than expected but the UK is carrying major debt.