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Starmer allies ‘plan to block Andy Burnham’s route back to Westminster’

Starmer allies on Labour’s national executive committee reportedly trying to stop potential leadership rival from standing at by-election

The Independent UK

Burnham faces decision on bid for Westminster return

Andrew Gwynne said on Thursday he would stand down as MP for Gorton and Denton citing ‘significant ill health’.

Evening Standard

Starmer’s allies launch ‘Stop Andy Burnham’ campaign to block parliamentary return

Speculation has spread over whether Burnham will attempt to return to pursue a Labour leadership bid

The Guardian - UK

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Andy Burnham’s road back to parliament would be a bumpy one

Greater Manchester mayor said to have ‘zero’ chance of NEC selection, but public fuss may just embarrass No 10 enough

The Guardian - UK

Electricians Warn: This Extension Cord Mistake Is Fueling House Fires Across the South in 2026

If you’ve ever plugged one extension cord into another to stretch across a room, you’re far from alone, but electricians say this common shortcut is causing a surge in preventable house fires across the South. While it’s not “newly illegal” under state law, daisy-chaining extension cords does violate OSHA and…

Clever Dude

Scott Bessent said Trump could announce a new Fed chair 'before Christmas': Here's what you need to know about the leading candidates

What to know about Fed candidates Kevin Hassett, Kevin Warsh, Chris Waller and Rick Rieder.

Fortune

The only Core Ultra 265U laptop with a VGA port and a DVD writer just launched — and yes, it HAS to be in Japan

Japan continues to welcome new laptops with retro features, and the NEC VersaPro VX-R blends modern Intel processors with aging connectors effectively.

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Trump Weighs Making Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent His Top Economic Adviser If Kevin Hassett Becomes Fed Chair: Report

President Donald Trump is reportedly contemplating appointing U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as his chief economic adviser if incumbent Kevin Hassett is chosen as the next Chairman of the Federal Reserve.

Benzinga

Kevin Hassett Calls Fed Chair Nomination Talk A 'Rumor' But Says He'd Be 'Happy To Serve,' As Trump Hints At Decision

Kevin Hassett, the National Economic Council (NEC) Director, addressed the speculation about his potential nomination as the next Federal Reserve Chair by President Donald Trump.

Benzinga

Cake artist creates life-size Thriller tribute to Michael Jackson on Halloween

Emma Jayne Morris, 55, from South Wales, has spent six weeks recreating the famous Thriller look for the Cake International show.

Evening Standard

Sports Illustrated’s Complete 2025–26 Men’s College Basketball Rankings From No. 365 to No. 1

The annual preseason list takes into account all offseason moves and predicts how the march toward the NCAA tournament will play out.

Sports Illustrated

Andy Burnham’s leadership ambitions: what is the path to mounting a challenge against Keir Starmer?

Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has triggered a blazing row by telling the Telegraph that MPs want him to mount a leadership challenge against prime minister Keir Starmer.

The Conversation

"What does it feel like to be a legend?!?": An awkward encounter with a grumpy, nicotine-craving Ozzy Osbourne

After Black Sabbath's triumphant reunion shows in 1997, a nervous young writer was granted an audience with the Prince of Darkness and his cohorts

Metal Hammer

John Swinney independence plan faces wrecking attempt by rebel SNP members

JOHN Swinney’s independence strategy is facing a wrecking amendment from rebel members, the party’s conference agenda has revealed.

The National (Scotland)

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The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham, the man who would be king

The Greater Manchester mayor has made no secret of his Labour leadership ambitions, but faces significant obstacles

Tom’s Hardware

Japan to subsidize undersea cable vessels over 'very serious' national security concerns — will front up to half the cost for $300 million vessels bought by NEC

Japan wants NEC to buy its own undersea cable-laying ships and is considering covering nearly half the purchase cost of these vessels.

The Guardian - UK

Tuesday briefing: Andy Burnham’s mysterious manoeuvres – and why he may have his eyes on No 10

The Manchester mayor has never been shy about his ambitions. But is he planning to capitalise on a weakening Starmer?

The Guardian - UK

Labour’s attempt to find successor to Diane Abbott ‘under way’

Exclusive: Contenders teed up for future contest, which MP says seems ‘to pre-empt results of investigation’

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The Guardian - UK

Lord Sawyer obituary

Member of Labour’s NEC who understood the need to modernise the party’s culture to reflect the politics of the late 1980s

The Independent UK

Voices: Why Starmer will be back for another stab at welfare cuts

INSIDE WESTMINSTER: Despite the humiliating U-turn on cuts to disability benefits, the prime minister has not given up on reducing ballooning social security spending. Ministers believe they have now found a way to proceed – and how to quash any rebellion, says Andrew Grice

Clever Dude

7 Ways Your Home’s Wiring Could Be Breaking Federal Law

Electrical wiring is one of those things you don’t think about until something goes wrong. But what if your home’s wiring is already a problem—one that could break federal law and put your safety at risk? Many homeowners don’t realize that even small mistakes or outdated systems can lead to…

Euronews

European Commission gives fiscal verdicts for member states, with defence looming large

The economic update comes as the EU seeks to boost its competitiveness at a time of uncertainty, faced with Russian aggression and US protectionism.

The Independent UK

South Korea election: The leading candidates, key dates and top issues

What you need to know as voters go to the polls

The National (Scotland)

Civil servants union 'silenced' debate on trans rights

THE civil servants’ union “silenced” debates on the Supreme Court’s ruling on trans rights during its annual conference, The National can…

The Guardian - UK

Wednesday briefing: How Labour is handling the fallout from the equality act ruling

In today’s newsletter: The government has cancelled its women’s conference, citing legal uncertainty after the cupreme court ruling. As the EHRC delays full guidance, frustration and confusion grow

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