A deputy headteacher has been permanently barred from teaching after a disciplinary hearing found her guilty of sending inappropriate messages of a sexual nature...

Andy Burnham has raised concerns about a "climate of fear" within the Labour Party, hindering open discussions about the Government's direction. The Mayor of Greater Manchester criticized the expulsion of Labour MPs who advocated for disability benefits and opposed the two-child benefit limit. In a direct challenge to Keir Starmer, Burnham asserted that debate is being stifled and called for a transformation in how the party is managed. He was approached by The Mirror after his remarks but evaded questions about his ambitions for Prime Minister or Labour leader and refrained from commenting on Starmer's capabilities. Burnham's statements at the Labour conference followed a warning from former Home Secretary Alan Johnson, advising Burnham to publicly rule out...

Max Verstappen's risk of a race ban has significantly decreased as three penalty points were removed from his record before the Brazilian Grand Prix. Verstappen now holds six penalty points over a 12-month period, making his position more secure. His competitor, Oliver Bearman, has also benefited from a reduction in penalty points as they approach the final four races of the season. Both Verstappen and Bearman had successful performances at the Mexican Grand Prix, finishing in third and fourth places respectively. Bearman achieved his best career result and narrowly missed out on a podium finish. Following the race, the FIA made adjustments to both drivers' super license penalty points in adherence to sporting regulations. Verstappen...