British politician and journalist, long-serving Conservative figure
The Covid inquiry has concluded that the UK wasted about two-thirds of PPE spending, with an inadequate stockpile and a VIP lane that favoured suppliers with government connections. The waste is described as vast and erodes public trust in emergency procurement.
M&S has opened Pantheon, a four-floor flagship on Oxford Street spanning almost 100,000 sq ft, with a food, fashion, home and beauty blueprint for future stores. The project features made-to-order tailoring, a dedicated beauty hall, and a revamped homeware section, as the retailer presses ahead with broader London refurbishments amid regulatory battles and urban redevelopment.
A June 18 Makerfield by-election has become a national leadership test after Labour has installed Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham as its candidate. A string of ministerial resignations and polling showing Reform UK divided with a Farage splinter have left Keir Starmervulnerable; a Burnham win will force a leadership contest and intensify political instability.
Keir Starmer has resigned as Britain's prime minister following Labour's byelection victory. Andy Burnham is positioned to assume leadership, with front pages framing the shift in power and calling for early elections. Front pages highlight contrasts between Burnham's ascent and Starmer's exit as the country looks to the next steps.
The BBC has revised context on Brexit anniversary, with senior figures urging closer Europe links as polling shows Gen Z favors rejoining; leaders caution against reopening the debate as the UK navigates post-Brexit dynamics.