Green Party leader Zack Polanski called on Friday for a three-year emergency brake on private rents, with no rise above inflation, wage growth or 2%, whichever is lower.
Polanski says 90 London primary schools shut as families priced outZack Polanski said more than 90 London primary schools have closed since 2019 because there are not enough children, as families are priced out of the city.
Polanski turns on Burnham for failing to take on big landlordsZack Polanski accused Andy Burnham's government on Friday of failing to take on the powerful vested interests of developers and big landlords by not bringing in rent controls.
Legal 500 pulls site after 'sexually attracted to fish' reviewThe global rankings guide went offline on Friday when users spotted high-performing barristers being labelled "sloppy" and "disorganised and indecisive".
Why Arab Nations Are Backing Infantino, Despite Europe's OppositionEurope's governing body, Uefa, is now the only continental group still trying to force him out of the job.
Nepal to drain four glacial lakes after floods killed more than 1,400Nepal’s latest disaster left more than 5,000 people missing after an August glacier collapse caused landslides and flooding.
Anthropic warns government action could hurt customers as it plans IPOGovernment contracts make up less than 1% of Anthropic’s annual revenue, but the company says official actions could damage its wider business.
Green leader Polanski: Holborn byelection 50/50, not leadership test.Zack Polanski, the Green party leader, clarified that his position was not contingent on victory in the Holborn and St Pancras byelection scheduled for next week.
Taiwan receives first two F-16s after 5-year software delayThe jets are part of an $8 billion order for 66 planes placed in 2019, which faced long hold-ups over software issues.
Gordon Ramsay's UK restaurants take over £100m after strong London skyscraper salesSales across the TV chef's 34 British sites grew by 3% last year, helping operating losses shrink to £5.8m.
Charles Leclerc sets the pace in second practice for the Bahrain Grand PrixRed Bull driver Isack Hadjar finished less than a tenth of a second behind the Ferrari racer at the Sepang circuit.
Oil prices drop over 2% as Europe considers releasing emergency fuel reservesEuropean Union countries met on Friday to debate a French plan to release 50 million barrels of diesel from storage.
FTSE 100 index rises slightly as falling oil prices calm the marketsBritain's main market index climbed to 10,455 points on Friday, though it remains on track for its worst weekly fall since April.
‘I couldn’t let everybody die’: Hero Flydubai pilot reveals terrifying cockpit battle with his own co-pilot as plane plungedSpeaking on a video call from his hospital bed, the captain told Indian prime minister Narendra Modi he fought to save the passengers.
Police say 70 women accusing Mohamed Al Fayed are potential trafficking victimsSenior Met officers told MPs that women were moved from Harrods to his private homes and offices across London and overseas.
Pound heading for its biggest weekly rise against the euro since MayThe British currency is getting a boost from Prime Minister Andy Burnham suggesting the country could reconsider rejoining the EU.
The Palantir link to Burnham's Makerfield victoryMartha Dalton stepped away from her agency for six weeks to handle strategic messaging during Andy Burnham's successful Makerfield byelection.
US sends third aircraft carrier to Middle East as Trump warns of strikesThe American military is dispatching a third aircraft carrier strike group carrying over 7,000 sailors and 2,000 Marines to the Middle East.
UK's £80M Bet on AI to Halve Dementia Diagnosis TimeThe national research agency is backing nine new technologies to cut waiting times down to 18 weeks.
Aldi takes on more debt as profit slips by 16mThe German discount supermarket chain grew its net debt to 862m pounds in 2025 despite planning a major expansion.
Diesel hits £2 as Britain's biggest refinery shuts for 10 weeksAverage UK diesel prices passed £2 a litre for the first time on Wednesday, on the government's price-tracking data.
William avoids Diana documentary to prevent more Harry conflictPrince William has chosen not to participate in a new documentary about his mother, Princess Diana, to avoid further conflict with his brother, Prince Harry.
About 400 French schools close Friday after student protests turn violentStudent protests over teacher shortages and dilapidated buildings have escalated nationwide, with dozens hurt and hundreds arrested.
Western Europe experienced its worst summer heat on recordA new report found that western Europe experienced its hottest summer ever, with over half the continent enduring "very strong" heat stress above 38C.
Royal College of Nursing ends partnership with Teva UK over values conflictBritain's Royal College of Nursing (RCN) ended its partnership with Teva UK, the British arm of global drug giant Teva Pharmaceuticals.
Germany ready to help if Britain wants to rejoin the EUGermany's ambassador Susanne Baumann told the Telegraph that Berlin would be a partner for the most ambitious possible new relationship with Britain, as Andy Burnham considers rejoining.
Elon Musk co-leads Pentagon's "Project Meridian" war study for TrumpTech billionaire Elon Musk is back advising President Trump's government, co-leading a Pentagon study called "Project Meridian" on the future of war.
Airlines must seat children under 14 with adults free, government announcesGovernment plans will stop airlines charging parents extra to sit with children under 14, requiring them to be seated next to an adult free of charge.
Prince William says flooding needs "holistic" approach as village damagedPrince William visited Skenfrith, Monmouthshire, where villagers have experienced four major floods in six years.
Farage says Burnham reopening Brexit debate helps Reform UKNigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, claims Andy Burnham has given his party “the biggest boost in my career” by reigniting the Brexit debate.
Long delays for ADHD and autism checks harm children, charity warnsWaiting over two years for neurodivergent assessments is damaging for children and families, according to a charity.
Britain discusses releasing fuel reserves with European partners over US ban threatUK energy minister Martin McCluskey spoke with European counterparts on Thursday about potentially releasing diesel reserves.
PM Andy Burnham concerned by potential Man City sale after financial breachesPrime Minister Andy Burnham expressed significant concern on Wednesday regarding the potential sale of Manchester City by its owners.