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Burnham’s emotional solo act had Labour in raptures – but his promises will take time to come good
PoliticsBurnham’s emotional solo act had Labour in raptures – but his promises will take time to come good

PM’s speech, written almost entirely alone, was full of radicalism but his biggest plans will have to wait until after the next election

Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor
Soho House launches investigation after out-of-date food mislabelled in kitchen
EconomySoho House launches investigation after out-of-date food mislabelled in kitchen

Private members’ club apologises after former employee exposes issue at its Shoreditch House venue

Helena Horton
Burnham vows to seek new ‘long-term’ relationship with EU in emotional Labour conference speech
PoliticsBurnham vows to seek new ‘long-term’ relationship with EU in emotional Labour conference speech

PM also confirms plan to end pensions triple lock to pay for national care service and pledges to put electoral reform in Labour’s manifesto

Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor
Spain announces plan to ease housing crisis amid outcry over eviction of 87-year-old
WorldSpain announces plan to ease housing crisis amid outcry over eviction of 87-year-old

Measures, which need to be approved in Congress, include extending ban on evictions of vulnerable people

Stephen Burgen in Barcelona
JMW Turner’s ‘great love letter’ to Rome makes brief return to city before UK auction
CultureJMW Turner’s ‘great love letter’ to Rome makes brief return to city before UK auction

Rome, From Mount Aventine will also visit Hong Kong and New York before it is expected to sell for record price

Angela Giuffrida in Rome
New English homes in flood-risk areas could become uninsurable, says Aviva boss
EconomyNew English homes in flood-risk areas could become uninsurable, says Aviva boss

Amanda Blanc says flooding threat is ‘absolutely increasing’, as she also warns ministers over ‘kite flying’ before budget

Julia Kollewe
‘It’s just cruel’: US households hit by surge in electricity shutoffs amid record hot summer
Climate‘It’s just cruel’: US households hit by surge in electricity shutoffs amid record hot summer

Utility disconnections were up 28% in 10 states in July 2026 – the hottest month ever recorded in the US – compared with July 2024, data shows

Oliver Milman, with data visuals by Aliya Uteuova
M&S links up with Sephora to lure younger shoppers
EconomyM&S links up with Sephora to lure younger shoppers

Beauty specialist will open branded areas in 100 Marks & Spencer stores and will sell its products on chain’s website

Sarah Butler
Two former Hungarian ministers detained over suspected bribery and misuse of public funds
WorldTwo former Hungarian ministers detained over suspected bribery and misuse of public funds

Ministers from Viktor Orbán’s former far-right government arrested after MPs vote to lift their immunity

Jon Henley Europe correspondent
Trial of live facial recognition in London stations ends with a false positive and no arrests
TechnologyTrial of live facial recognition in London stations ends with a false positive and no arrests

Freedom of information request finds six-month trial cost £320,000, used almost 100 police hours and led to just one – incorrect – alert

Phoebe Davis and Daniel Boffey
Dale Vince plans London-wide news operation to take on ‘rightwing bias’ in the media
EconomyDale Vince plans London-wide news operation to take on ‘rightwing bias’ in the media

Green energy entrepreneur plans rescue package for the group behind the Camden New Journal, Islington Tribune and Westminster Extra

Michael Savage Media editor
‘Jaw-dropping’ play based on Pelicot rape trial comes to London for one night
World‘Jaw-dropping’ play based on Pelicot rape trial comes to London for one night

Four-hour production featuring star-studded cast will be performed at London County Hall

Helena Horton
From Jamui to Delhi, the burden of safety from sexual assault cannot fall on women
WorldFrom Jamui to Delhi, the burden of safety from sexual assault cannot fall on women

As outrage grows over cases​ of sexual violence, activists are demanding a shift from controlling women to confronting men’s behaviour. Plus, Tony Klor’s ‘hella dope’ city vlogs

Niha Masih
RBA interest rates: Reserve Bank hikes cash rate to 4.6%, the highest level since 2011
EconomyRBA interest rates: Reserve Bank hikes cash rate to 4.6%, the highest level since 2011

Widely expected decision is fourth increase to interest rate this year and will be blow to mortgage holders across Australia

Luca Ittimani
‘New kind of cyber incident’: OpenAI apologises for Medicare hack and reveals extent of agents’ attack
Technology‘New kind of cyber incident’: OpenAI apologises for Medicare hack and reveals extent of agents’ attack

Chief strategy officer to fly to Australia to front joint committee on AI after breaches of government websites

Josh Taylor Technology reporter
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