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Burnham to promise devolution in first major speech since launching No 10 bid

The favourite to be the next prime minister will set out his economic vision in a speech in Manchester.

Chris Mason: Burnham starts to sketch out his vision as potential prime minister

The new MP for Makerfield will give what his team has called "his first major leadership speech" on Monday morning.

White working-class children failed by education system, says inquiry

The inquiry spoke to thousands of young people and their parents, as well as hundreds of teachers.

Navy to build drone-equipped warships instead of replacing ageing destroyers

The government says it will invest in modern drone-equipped vessels in the upcoming defence investment plan.

Temperatures to drop this week but relief from heat may be short-lived

Many will experience cooler air and some rain this week before a possible return to hot weather at the weekend.

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