National News

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• Burnham could be PM within weeks as Starmer quits after losing support of MPs

  Andy Burnham has been sworn in as the Labour MP for Makerfield following last week’s by-election.

• Sir Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister with Andy Burnham poised to take over

  Sir Keir Starmer has announced he will resign as Prime Minister less than two years after coming to power.

• Landlords who refuse to fix dangerous problems face fines of up to 7000

  Landlords in England who fail to fix dangerous problems such as damp and mould now face fines of up to £7,000.

• Tui among worst airlines for UK flight delays

  Tui Airways has been ranked among the worst airlines for UK flight punctuality, with one route having an average delay of more than three quarters of an hour.

• Driver killed in train crash near Bedford named as family pay tribute

  The driver killed in the train crash near Bedford has been named as Shaun Burton.

• UK set to swelter in up to 38C as extreme heat warning expanded

  An extreme heat warning has been expanded as the UK braces swelters in a heatwave that could see highs of a record-breaking 38C.

• David Hockneys funeral takes place privately with just two in attendance

  The funeral of David Hockney has taken place in private with just his partner Jean-Pierre Goncalves de Lima and great-nephew Richard in attendance, his publicist has confirmed.

• Thousands gather for summer solstice as UK braces for sweltering heatwave

  Thousands have gathered to celebrate the summer solstice as the UK braces to bake in a heatwave that could see record-breaking temperatures.

• Gorillaz bring multi cultural multi generational music to London

  Gorillaz brought their “multi-cultural, multi-generational music” to north London as the capital baked in a heatwave.

• Steve Clarkes key decisions as Scotland prepare for World Cup clash with Brazil

  Scotland face Brazil in their final World Cup Group C game in Miami on Wednesday night with qualification for the group stages for the first time still in their hands.