'It’s when hope meets reality that we’ll really know if the PM-in-waiting’s vision will translate into better lives for tens of millions of households'15:59, 29 Jun 2026View 3 ImagesDevolution was key theme of Andy Burnham's Manchester speech - but will take time to deliver (Image: Getty Images)Andy Burnham’s vision of hope was intoxicating - delivered with a message of hope that’s been sorely lacking since even before Labour swept to power. Too many people are just fed-up with the status quo so, boy, is an air of…

Cristiano Ronaldo is currently starring at the 2026 World Cup and his mother has sent a heartfelt message to the Portugal star15:23, 29 Jun 2026View 3 ImagesCristiano Ronaldo's mum has sent a message to the Portugal star(Image: MB Media/Getty Images)Cristiano Ronaldo's mother has expressed her immense pride in her son's performances at the 2026 World Cup, while thanking football supporters for their unwavering backing. The 41-year-old Portugal star remains a crucial part of Roberto Martinez's squad for this summer's…

Reader Eleise is sick and tired of getting ghosted whenever she applies for a job – and now she’s thinking of lying to potential employers. Our Jobs Guru James Innes is here with some advice15:55, 29 Jun 2026View 3 ImagesWhen you keep getting ignored, it might look tempting to get a bit creative(Image: Getty Images)I’ve been applying for jobs for a while now and getting nowhere fast. Ghosted most of them time, hardly any interviews – and the whole thing is really starting to do my head in.If I’m honest, I’m now feeling…

A staggering four million litres of beer will have been supplied to bars and pubs in the tourist hotspot by the end of the World Cup on July 1915:47, 29 Jun 2026View 4 ImagesLads from Derby in Benidorm(Image: JEREMY SELWYN)England fans are chugging an astonishing 330,000 pints a day in Benidorm - as the popular Spanish tourist hotspot is gripped by World Cup fever.Booze-loving Brits are going all out this summer after distributors revealed the staggering number of drinks being guzzled down by holidaymakers.Sales in the area…