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• Who has Andy Burnham picked to be in his Cabinet

  Andy Burnham is selecting his Cabinet after replacing Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister.

• Man charged with murder of Ann Widdecombe

  A 28-year-old man has been charged with the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe.

• John Healey appointed Chancellor amid Andy Burnham Cabinet clear out

  John Healey has been named Chancellor in Andy Burnham’s first Government appointment, as he purged the Cabinet of loyalists of his predecessor Sir Keir Starmer.

• Andy Burnham clears out senior ministers Lammy and Reeves after taking power

  David Lammy, Rachel Reeves and Steve Reed are among the first high-profile Cabinet ministers to be shown the door by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

• Former England forward and manager Kevin Keegan has died

  Keegan, a star of Liverpool’s 1970s side who went on to become adored on Tyneside as player and manager of Newcastle, had been undergoing treatment for stage four cancer.

• Kevin Keegan dies aged 75

  Former Newcastle and England manager Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75, his family have announced in a statement.

• Andy Burnham becomes Prime Minister promising a 10 year plan for the country

  Andy Burnham has become the UK’s new Prime Minister after Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation.

• My work is done Starmer leaves No 10 with Burnham poised for power

  Sir Keir Starmer has said “my work is done” and “I go with a smile” in his final speech as Prime Minister.

• Hosepipe ban brought in for 24m people amid ongoing hot weather

  More than two million people will be subject to a hosepipe ban amid hot weather.

• Andy Burnham to enter No 10 promising breathing room on cost of living

  Andy Burnham will enter 10 Downing Street promising to give people “breathing room” against the rising cost of living.

• Pre travel primping costing holidaymakers typically more than 150

  Holidaymakers who are having beauty, hair and skincare glow-ups ahead of their summer trip are budgeting to spend more than £150 typically, a survey has found.

• Charity hopes to save lives in Pakistan with new childrens operating theatre

  A Scottish charity has opened a new children’s operating theatre in Pakistan which will carry out thousands of procedures each year.

• Spain win World Cup final as Ferran Torres extra time goal sinks Argentina

  Super sub Ferran Torres fired Spain to their second men’s World Cup triumph as what looks to be Lionel Messi’s last dance ended in 10-man Argentina falling to a meek 1-0 extra-time defeat.

• Spain win World Cup final as Ferran Torres extra time goal sinks Argentina

  Super sub Ferran Torres fired Spain to their second men’s World Cup triumph as what looks to be Lionel Messi’s last dance ended in 10-man Argentina falling to a meek 1-0 extra-time defeat.

• Scrapping digital ID will help focus on cost of living Labour deputy leader

  Scrapping digital ID will help Andy Burnham’s government bring a “laser focus” to tackling the cost of living, Labour’s deputy leader has said.

• Thousands in Kent continue to face water supply issues

  Thousands of people in Kent are continuing to face water supply issues, including some with a “complete lack of water”, South East Water (SEW) have said.

• Burnham will scrap digital ID to focus on cost of living

  Andy Burnham will scrap Sir Keir Starmer’s flagship digital ID programme when he takes office on Monday.

• Madonna and Justin Bieber to perform at first World Cup final half time show

  Madonna, Shakira and Justin Bieber are among the star-studded lineup set to perform in the first ever World Cup final half-time show.

• Shania Twain says she wasnt allowed to grieve after parents car crash death

  Shania Twain has said she “wasn’t allowed to grieve” after her parents were killed in a car crash.

• Being transgender is not the most interesting thing about me says Green MSP

  A Scottish Green MSP has said being transgender has “never been the most interesting thing about my life”, as she described facing “upsetting” abuse online.

• England beat France in remarkable 10 goal thriller

  Thomas Tuchel's side eventually won 6-4

• England secure third place at the World Cup

  Thomas Tuchel's side beat France 6-4

• Chelsea have 117million bid accepted for Morgan Rogers

  Aston Villa have accepted a £117million bid for Morgan Rogers from Chelsea, the Press Association understands.

• Josh Kerr sets mile world record at Diamond League event in London

  Josh Kerr backed up his bravado to set a world record in the mile at the London Diamond League.

• Andy Burnham urged to stick to Labour manifesto on North Sea oil

  Andy Burnham has been urged to stick to Labour’s manifesto and block further drilling in the North Sea amid reports he is considering backing new oil and gas projects.