Keir Starmer launches fightback against Andy Burnham as PM set to approve £18bn defence boost

Andy Burnham will put himself forward to contest the upcoming Makerfield by-election after being given the go-ahead by Labour's National Executive Committee

William and Catherine paying £307.5k in rent after Andrew’s peppercorn deal revealed

The Prince of Wales funds the lease from his private income derived from the Duchy of Cornwall profits.

Sir David Beckham becomes Britain's first billionaire sportsperson

The former England captain has broke the billionaire ceiling

Southampton 'spied on other Championship clubs', EFL told as row escalates

Middlesbrough have demanded the EFL throw Southampton out of the Championship play-off final

Major bank launches current account with £9,000 of rewards

The digital bank said its new premium account includes subscriptions, travel benefits and rewards worth thousands of pounds each year

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”.

Pippa absent from crunch talks as previous residents wade into footpath row

James Matthews, Pippa's husband, argues that maintaining public access to the path will create security 'implications'

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