Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country.

The UK government said taking the firm into public hands would safeguard "a vital national capability".

An NHS trial over 10 years followed nearly 3,500 men who received focal therapy, a less invasive treatment.

Elha Mai Weston posed as the teenager to strike up romantic conversations on social media.

All UK nations have experienced recent heatwave conditions but in southern England, the heatwave has now continued for 13 days. Sarah Keith-Lucas looks at how unusual this spell of heat is, and when we might see it easing.

It will be illegal to sell high-caffeine beverages to under-16s from April next year, but soft drinks with lower caffeine levels will not be affected.

The London mayor is to be joined by broadcaster June Sarpong and former union chief Christina McAnea in the Lords.

The uncle of a man being held on suspicion of murder tells the BBC his legs "went like jelly" when he heard his nephew had been arrested.

Marwan Jumaa, who is serving a sentence for attacking two women, escaped on Tuesday evening.

The government of Pakistan says it has "no connection whatsoever" with the case of Shabir Ahmed.

Advisers are asking the government to consider introducing MenB jabs following concerns over an outbreak in Kent earlier this year, in which two people died.

King Charles III hinted at England's World Cup semi-final loss as he poured a pint in a pub.

England manager Thomas Tuchel believes his team "got too passive" after scoring first in the World Cup semi-final against Argentina, which they lost 2-1 at Atlanta Stadium.

A warmer and less confrontational tone than usual was struck during Sir Keir Starmer's final PMQs appearance as prime minister.

Kim Borthwick, 36, was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour in January, just a week after she began experiencing symptoms.

With racist hate crimes on the increase, young Londoners speak out about the abuse they have faced.

He is set to replace Sir Keir Starmer as the UK's PM on Monday after winning Labour's leadership race.

Sarah and her husband have shared one account for 25 years, but she says managing it falls to her.

The IMF gives a "spending warning to Burnham" and England eyes the Euros after its World Cup loss - Friday's front pages.

As England reflect on their World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina, BBC Sport's Phil McNulty looks at what Thomas Tuchel's team were lacking.

The Netflix movie brings Alice Oseman's popular screen adaptation to a conclusion.

A council apologises for not telling parents a child care worker had been convicted of sex offences.

The two-dose vaccine will be offered to all Year 14 pupils and under-25s starting university in September.

Glasgow will welcome athletes against a backdrop of roadworks and refurbishments - but organisers stress the city is ready.

Elha Mai Weston posed as the teenager to strike up romantic conversations on social media.