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Prime Minister refuses to rule out rejoining European Union

Andy Burnham told the Labour conference that rejoining the European Union is among the options for the country's future, suggesting he could go all the way in reversing the 2016 vote. The Prime Minister's speech was received by his party as a barnstormer; the electorate, having been promised a period of quiet after the Brexit years, may find the prospect of reopening the file less of a thrill.

Manchester City has been found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules over a period of nine years. Investigators spent years unpicking a web of inflated sponsorship income that allowed the club to spend #1.2bn on transfers. Having dominated the pitch, the club now faces a struggle to protect its trophies from the inevitable asterisk of an integrity crisis.

A major security alert near RAF Fairford has taken a turn for the strange after it emerged one of the suspects called the police on himself. Five men were arrested after a quantity of petrol was found in vans; police are now trying to determine if they were interrupted during a dry run for a plot or a simple attempt to steal fuel.

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PM Considers UK Rejoining European Union

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has indicated a significant shift in the Labour government's Brexit policy, explicitly stating that rejoining the European Union is among the options being considered for the UK's future relationship with the bloc. His comments, made during the Labour conference, suggest a potential move to reverse the 2016 vote.

Manchester City Found Guilty of Financial Breaches

Manchester City has been found guilty of numerous breaches of Premier League financial rules, an investigation spanning nearly a decade. The verdict has led to an 'integrity crisis' for the Premier League, which now faces decisions on how to punish the club, with potential implications for its past successes.

New Details Emerge in RAF Fairford Plot Probe

In an unusual development in the RAF Fairford counter-terror probe, it has been revealed that one of the suspects arrested made a 999 call himself, nearly an hour before a farmer reported seeing men in balaclavas. Experts are now considering various scenarios for the plot, including a 'dry run' or an attempt at fuel theft.

Reform Party Gains Support in 'Worst in UK' Town

A Reform candidate has controversially described a seaside town, including a significant part of Blackpool's town centre, as 'the worst ward in the whole country.' Despite this, support for Reform UK is reportedly increasing in the area.

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