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Andy Burnham becomes new UK PM

Andy Burnham has promised a 10-year plan for the country.

Andy Burnham has taken office as Britain's seventh prime minister in a decade, saying the UK needs to regain stability. We speak to British voters, and our political correspondent tells us what's expected from Andy Burnham's government.

Football's newly crowned World Cup champions, Spain, have arrived back in Madrid, where they've been feted by fans during a day of celebrations. We speak to Spanish fans and hear from people around the world about the tournament and the final's half-time show.

And how some women realise they're pregnant by monitoring data from their fitness trackers. Our reporter explains.

Presenter: Luke Jones.

(Photo: New Prime Minister Andy Burnham ahead of making a speech outside 10 Downing Street, London, Monday July 20, 2026. Credit: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)

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