When is the Makerfield by-election? Likely date revealed as Andy Burnham's No10 push faces test

The Greater Manchester Mayor still needs to secure the support of the local Labour Party to contest the seat

Sir David Beckham becomes Britain's first billionaire sportsperson

The former England captain has broke the billionaire ceiling

Jamie Carragher hits back after Rio Ferdinand compares Liverpool icon to Keir Starmer

Jamie Carragher and Rio Ferdinand have long been sniping each other on social media

Keir Starmer is 'toast' and Britain 'needs a general election now', claims ex-Tory MP

Sir Keir Starmer is facing down calls to resign as Prime Minister

The first Briton to donate more than £1billion in a year to charity revealed

The billionaire hedge fund manager gave away £1.4billion to climate and children’s causes

DWP benefits crackdown: Universal Credit, PIP and Pension Credit among payments under fraud review

Universal Credit, Pension Credit and Personal Independence Payment will all be reviewed during the 2026/27 financial year

Keir Starmer slammed over handling of Mandelson files with 'documents withheld'

Information was being redacted 'far too broadly', the committee said

Tiger Woods gets huge Ryder Cup boost after returning from rehab

The legendary golfer has arrived back in the United States

It's Makerfield or break for Andy Burnham as he puts the most surreal pitch to voters - Nigel Nelson

The Greater Manchester mayor is effectively telling the people of Makerfield to “Vote Labour to bin the Labour leader”.

'What a legend!' Mike praises Zara as she lets him spend her birthday on golf course

Princess Anne's daughter is celebrating her 45th birthday today

BBC confirms drag queen La Voix for major Eurovision role ahead of grand finale

BBC viewers will see the Strictly Come Dancing star announce Britain’s jury points live from Salford

Rugby player, 30, dies after suffering injuries in match

The New Zealander suffered injuries earlier this month and remained in hospital until his death