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Cash-strapped Thames Water poses big test for Burnham

Cash-strapped Thames Water poses big test for Burnham

Saroj kumar
August 25, 2026

Thames Water is a major test for Andy Burnham and may help determine what the incoming prime minister’s ambition to...

In 1972, Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson gave the Texas White House and about 600 acres to the US but kept lifetime rights; she continued living there until 2007

In 1972, Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson gave the Texas White House and about 600 acres to the US but kept lifetime rights; she continued living there until 2007

Satish Kumar Verma
August 25, 2026

The property was more than a place connected to Johnson’s presidency. It was also a home for the Johnson family....

Burnham does not rule out wealth tax

Burnham does not rule out wealth tax

Saroj kumar
August 25, 2026

Andy Burnham has not ruled out a wealth tax, suggesting his incoming government may have “to ask for a little...

In 1959, Vermont bought Snake Mountain land but the seller kept timber rights; 67 years later the state plans to secure 949 acres of those rights and add 256 acres

In 1959, Vermont bought Snake Mountain land but the seller kept timber rights; 67 years later the state plans to secure 949 acres of those rights and add 256 acres

Satish Kumar Verma
August 25, 2026

With support from the Trust for Public Land, the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department plans to secure the timber rights...

Ruthless plotter or dad dancer? Insiders reveal the real Andy Burnham

Ruthless plotter or dad dancer? Insiders reveal the real Andy Burnham

Saroj kumar
August 25, 2026

Burnham is unusual in politics because even colleagues who are furious that he ousted Sir Keir Starmer say he is...

Can Andy Burnham’s casual style survive contact with No 10

Can Andy Burnham’s casual style survive contact with No 10

Saroj kumar
August 25, 2026

It may seem trivial, but clothes do matter in politics. As previous British prime ministers, particularly Harold Wilson and Margaret...

Andy Burnham refuses to rule out tax rises in autumn Budget

Andy Burnham refuses to rule out tax rises in autumn Budget

Saroj kumar
August 25, 2026

Andy Burnham has refused to rule out tax rises in the upcoming autumn Budget, saying he “won’t be unrealistic” about...

UK drone factories may face attacks from ‘unknown sources’ says Kremlin advisor

UK drone factories may face attacks from ‘unknown sources’ says Kremlin advisor

Saroj kumar
August 25, 2026

Andrei Fedorov, an adviser to the Kremlin, says there might be a “semi-military” response against UK drone factories by “unknown...

Meet Dr. Robert Parry: Ohio pediatric surgeon draws cartoons on kids’ bandages after surgery, creating 10,000 moments of joy | World News

Meet Dr. Robert Parry: Ohio pediatric surgeon draws cartoons on kids’ bandages after surgery, creating 10,000 moments of joy | World News

Satish Kumar Verma
August 25, 2026

Waking up after surgery can be an overwhelming experience for a child, with unfamiliar surroundings, medical equipment and a bandage...

Who is Andy Burnham? Ex-Manchester mayor who wants to lead the country

Who is Andy Burnham? Ex-Manchester mayor who wants to lead the country

Saroj kumar
August 25, 2026

Born in Liverpool in 1970, Burnham grew up in Culcheth, a quiet commuter belt village in Cheshire, near Warrington. His...

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