His father Roy has Alzheimer's, is in a care home and – Burnham has revealed – doesn't know his son has become prime minister. Politics Hub: Follow the latest Speaking of the family's heartbreak, Burnham said when he became PM last week: "That's a sadness because he would be (proud)." And fixing social care, for the new prime minister, is also unfinished business. He says he'll "expend quite a lot of political capital" on the challenge ahead. On past evidence, he'll need to. Two years ago, when Mr Burnham was standing for re-election as Greater Manchester mayor, he also spoke about his father's Alzheimer's and the social care crisis. "There's only one answer: the political parties have to show courage on this issue and fix social care properly," he said. "And I put forward a plan for that 14 years ago." Indeed he did. But ever since Mr Burnham, as health secretary, published a white paper "Building the National Care Service", a political consensus has proved hopelessly elusive. Let's see if the PM's "new kind of politics" can bring about a breakthrough. He's invited Kemi Badenoch and Sir Ed Davey for talks on Wednesday. Good luck with that. The Tory leader is sending shadow health secretary Stuart Andrew, saying she's having "pre-planned minor surgery" and complaining about only 18 hours' notice. "It's almost like it's only being done for show," said a Tory source. Well, steady on, Kemi, Mr Burnham has only been PM for just over a week. A legacy of failure Back in 2010, Mr Burnham's plans were denounced by the Conservatives as a "death tax", and when David Cameron's coalition government took office, they were scrapped. Ironically, now Lord Cameron is president of Alzheimer's Research UK; he's called for a solution and admitted, in 2023, that Tory governments had failed to cut the "catastrophic costs" of social care. That's certainly true. Theresa May's attempts to solve the crisis collapsed in chaos, falling apart spectacularly during her ill-fated 2017 general election campaign, when the Tories lost their Commons majority. She'd proposed raising the threshold for people paying for their own care from the £23,250 set by the coalition government in 2014 to £100,000. But that plan was condemned as a "dementia tax". That's because it was claimed it discriminated against people who required long-term residential care, such as those with dementia. During a disastrous news conference in the 2017 campaign, she shouted, "Nothing has changed!", despite announcing a new cap on social care costs, which she claimed was not a U-turn but a clarification. In 2021, it was Boris Johnson's turn to seek a solution, promising a once-in-a-generation shake-up funded by rises in national insurance. But that was sunk by a backlash of Tory grandees. Former chancellors Philip Hammond, Kenneth Clarke and Norman Lamont attacked his "health and social care levy", while Sir John Major called it "regressive" and Sir John Redwood said it was "stupid". Read more from Sky News:Zelenskyy on sackings, drone deal and 'long war' Rishi Sunak also proposed a national insurance increase, but in 2023 his chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, a former health secretary, was forced to retreat and postpone the plan for two years. Sir Keir Starmer, typically, didn't come up with any proposals in his two years as PM, instead setting up a commission under ace troubleshooter Baroness Louise Casey. How very Keir. What a legacy of failure over nearly two decades. A legacy that suggests Mr Burnham has a massive task if he is to succeed where up to six prime ministers have failed.

The 21-year-old, real name David Burke, is accused of killing Celeste Rivas Hernandez after she threatened to make their relationship public. He is alleged to have stabbed her to death and dismembered her body in his garage, then hidden her remains in a car, which was then abandoned. Ms Hernandez's severely decomposed body was found in a vehicle registered to Burke in the Hollywood Hills area of Los Angeles (LA) on 8 September 2025. The singer was then arrested in April. Burke, who told police he did not know she was a minor, has denied murder and pleaded not guilty to several other counts, including mutilation of human remains and child sexual abuse. He showed no emotion in court on Monday when LA judge Charlaine Olmedo ruled the case would go to trial after hearing prosecutors read out graphic details of the alleged crime scene. Burke's lawyers have argued there is insufficient evidence for the murder charge but have not argued against those of child sexual abuse and mutilation of human remains. Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman said outside court that prosecutors presented only a "small fraction" of the evidence they have. He said they are considering whether to seek the death penalty for Burke. Judge Olmedo ordered Burke continue to be held without bail, with an arraingement to be held on 31 August. A trial could then begin as soon as 60 days later. The ruling came after prosecutors gave an account of the moments leading up to Ms Hernandez's death. Warning: You may find some of the following details distressing. Ms Hernandez is said to have arrived at Burke's Hollywood home shortly after 10pm on 23 April 2025. She arrived in an Uber he had ordered to pick her up. Prosecutors allege Burke stabbed her to death when she came through the door. The night before, the two argued via text about his relationship with a woman. Ms Hernandez told him "i will end ur career and ur life" and "I swear to GOD I will kill u". Prosecutors said they have records showing he ordered chainsaws and wading pools used to dismember her body, including cutting off a finger that photos of the pair suggested had "David" tattooed on it in red ink. They said he drove around for weeks or even months with the body in the boot of his Tesla car before seemingly abandoning the vehicle. It was later towed away. Burke is alleged to have met Ms Hernandez when she was 11 and began sexually abusing her when she was 13. Read more from Sky News:UK Pride event to get armed patrolTeen among suspects in Seattle shooting Defence claims 'no deliberate intent to kill' Burke's lawyer told the court there is "no evidence" he had a "deliberate intent to kill" the teenager. Marilyn Bednarski argued there was "no threat" and "no evidence of a history of violence", and he had only agreed to meet with her on the night of her death after she repeatedly demanded it. Lawyers for Ms Hernandez's family, who were in court for most of the hearing, sitting out some of the more graphic evidence, accused Burke's representatives of seeking to "put the blame on a 14-year-old girl". Her death came two days before Burke's first full-length album, Withered, was released. His music had delivered him a large following on social media, and his most popular songs – including 2022 breakout track Romantic Homicide – have more than a billion plays.

His father Roy has Alzheimer's, is in a care home and – Burnham has revealed – doesn't know his son has become prime minister. Politics Hub: Follow the latest Speaking of the family's heartbreak, Burnham said when he became PM last week: "That's a sadness because he would be (proud)." And fixing social care, for the new prime minister, is also unfinished business. He says he'll "expend quite a lot of political capital" on the challenge ahead. On past evidence, he'll need to. Two years ago, when Mr Burnham was standing for re-election as Greater Manchester mayor, he also spoke about his father's Alzheimer's and the social care crisis. "There's only one answer: the political parties have to show courage on this issue and fix social care properly," he said. "And I put forward a plan for that 14 years ago." Indeed he did. But ever since Mr Burnham, as health secretary, published a white paper "Building the National Care Service", a political consensus has proved hopelessly elusive. Let's see if the PM's "new kind of politics" can bring about a breakthrough. He's invited Kemi Badenoch and Sir Ed Davey for talks on Wednesday. Good luck with that. The Tory leader is sending shadow health secretary Stuart Andrew, saying she's having "pre-planned minor surgery" and complaining about only 18 hours' notice. "It's almost like it's only being done for show," said a Tory source. Well, steady on, Kemi, Mr Burnham has only been PM for just over a week. A legacy of failure Back in 2010, Mr Burnham's plans were denounced by the Conservatives as a "death tax", and when David Cameron's coalition government took office, they were scrapped. Ironically, now Lord Cameron is president of Alzheimer's Research UK; he's called for a solution and admitted, in 2023, that Tory governments had failed to cut the "catastrophic costs" of social care. That's certainly true. Theresa May's attempts to solve the crisis collapsed in chaos, falling apart spectacularly during her ill-fated 2017 general election campaign, when the Tories lost their Commons majority. She'd proposed raising the threshold for people paying for their own care from the £23,250 set by the coalition government in 2014 to £100,000. But that plan was condemned as a "dementia tax". That's because it was claimed it discriminated against people who required long-term residential care, such as those with dementia. During a disastrous news conference in the 2017 campaign, she shouted, "Nothing has changed!", despite announcing a new cap on social care costs, which she claimed was not a U-turn but a clarification. In 2021, it was Boris Johnson's turn to seek a solution, promising a once-in-a-generation shake-up funded by rises in national insurance. But that was sunk by a backlash of Tory grandees. Former chancellors Philip Hammond, Kenneth Clarke and Norman Lamont attacked his "health and social care levy", while Sir John Major called it "regressive" and Sir John Redwood said it was "stupid". Read more from Sky News:Zelenskyy on sackings, drone deal and 'long war' Rishi Sunak also proposed a national insurance increase, but in 2023 his chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, a former health secretary, was forced to retreat and postpone the plan for two years. Sir Keir Starmer, typically, didn't come up with any proposals in his two years as PM, instead setting up a commission under ace troubleshooter Baroness Louise Casey. How very Keir. What a legacy of failure over nearly two decades. A legacy that suggests Mr Burnham has a massive task if he is to succeed where up to six prime ministers have failed.

After preliminary talks with his representatives, Liverpool have prepared an opening offer and are set to formalise their interest with an official approach. Signing a winger has been a priority since the departure of Mo Salah, and Barcola has been on Liverpool's radar for a number of years. Got Sky? Watch Premier League LIVE on your phone📱No Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOW📺 The 23-year-old has two years left on his PSG contract and has indicated he will not be signing a new one amid frustrations at a lack of game time. The opportunity to join Liverpool is said to appeal to the player. The key to getting any deal moving will be PSG's willingness to reduce the price tag on the man they bought for around £40m back in 2023. Valuations of top-level players this summer have been high. Sky Sports News reported on Tuesday that PSG value the France international as high as £145m (€170m), however other sources have now indicated it could be around £128.5m (€150m). The success of Andoni Iraola's teams at Bournemouth and Rayo Vallecano centred around the pace, energy and work-rate from his wingers, so Barcola could be a key piece of the Spaniard's new Liverpool jigsaw. The fact that Barcola has won nine major trophies in the last two years, including two Champions League titles, shows the calibre of player they are trying to bring to Anfield. Arsenal also hold an interest in Barcola. Why is Barcola wanted by Liverpool and Arsenal? Sky Sports' Adam Bate: Bradley Barcola could be the most expensive transfer of this summer window with Liverpool and Arsenal among the clubs chasing the Paris Saint-Germain forward. But why is he so prized? He has achieved plenty already. But there is more to come. The 23-year-old France international has just won the Champions League with PSG back-to-back but had to be content with coming off the bench in both finals. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's arrival from Napoli in January of 2025 established him as first choice on the left. But just because Barcola is not a guaranteed starter in Paris does not mean that he is not a guaranteed star. This is a player with pace, physicality and intelligence, someone whose skills have been honed under Luis Enrique. With Barcola, the potential is as vast as the fee. Read Adam Bate's feature on Bradley Barcola here... Could Arsenal come in for Barcola amid Vinicius Jr blow? Vinicius Junior will be staying at Real Madrid beyond this summer, Sky Sports News has been told. The Spanish club have no intention of selling him and are confident he will agree a new contract. This is despite the interest of Arsenal, who are monitoring his situation closely with a year remaining on his current deal. Sky Sports News' Dharmesh Sheth said this week: "Arsenal will continue to keep an eye on Vinicius Jr's situation still. He hasn't signed that new contract yet. As it stands, he has a year left on his contract. That's why they are exploring the conditions of a possible deal. "How Andrea Berta does his business at Arsenal is very clear. It's not about one target and then the risk of that target not coming. "They try to get their ducks in a row with three or four deals, get as far down the line as they can with as many targets as possible, and then decide which player they are going to go for. "One of those players is Bradley Barcola. He's intimated to PSG that he's not going to sign a new contract. That's primarily because in the biggest games last season, he was on the bench. "He doesn't want to go through that again. It looks like he could become available for a transfer."

FIFA plans to set up a separate $20bn company to run its competitions, with 20% of it ($4bn) offered to external investors. The brother of President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner is reportedly in line to be lead investor in the subsidiary, to be called FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE). The plans announced yesterday have provoked swift condemnation. A spokesperson for England's FA said it had been "completely unaware" of the proposal They said the organisation was "deeply concerned about the lack of process and governance to get to this point, and the apparent substance and principles involved". The statement added: "When the proposal is shared in the full and transparent way now promised by FIFA, we will make our views clear, and comment further." European governing body UEFA said the plan "crosses a line that football's governing institutions should never cross" and urged clubs and national football associations to speak out. "The soul and governance of football are not assets to trade - especially with zero transparency as to who gains financially. None of us are the owners of football. It is not FIFA's to sell," said a statement. European nations are discussing boycotting the World Cup if FIFA boss Gianni Infantino pushes ahead with plans. UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham struck a similar tone on social media this morning. "The World Cup is not a product," he posted. "It is the greatest competition in world sport, and it was never anyone's to sell. Dress the deal up however you like. Once you have sold a piece of it, you have sold out." Infantino's deadline to accept Sky News sports correspondent Rob Harris said a letter revealed Mr Infantino had given football associations until 19 September to back his plan, with a $40m incentive to accept. He raised the money available in correspondence to FIFA's 211 member associations. Mr Infantino warned they would have much less cash for development projects, grassroots football and national teams if they didn't support his plan. He said the launch of FFE needed the backing of its ruling council and more than 50% of its members. Mr Infantino wrote: "Should neither condition be satisfied, FIFA will continue as planned with the Forward Programme 4.0… meaning approximately $10m per ME [Member Association] for the next cycle." FIFA has not commented on how much Mr Infantino stands to benefit financially from delivering the $20bn venture. In his letter, the Italian called it a "singular and unique funding opportunity only for those Member Associations who wish to participate, with their decision to be made by 19 September 2026 so we can plan ahead and with funds to be available immediately as of 1 January 2027", He said the new company would be "fully focused on one target objective; generating as much value as possible for FIFA's Member Associations". This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. You can receive breaking news alerts on a smartphone or tablet via the Sky News app. You can also follow us on WhatsApp and subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with the latest news.

The British star also appeared in the 2006 James Bond film Casino Royale, Daniel Craig's first outing as 007. Chadbon enjoyed a versatile career in TV and film as a character actor and had recurring appearances in shows such as Casualty, Where The Heart Is and Crown Prosecutor. He died last weekend, a publishing company he worked with said in a statement. "We are sorry to hear the news that Tom Chadbon passed away last weekend," Fantom Events said on Instagram. "Tom was a familiar face to many from his numerous television and film credits, including Doctor Who, James Bond and Game Of Thrones. "He was always a warm and friendly man to work with and we send our condolences to his family at this sad time." The late actor, who was born in Luton, in Bedfordshire, was known for his many supporting roles and featured across a range of TV shows including Blake's 7, Heartbeat, Holby City, Silent Witness, Rebecca and The Bill. RADA-trained, he made his theatrical debut at the Phoenix Theatre in Leicester in 1967, according to IMDB, and went on to act in classical plays at the Bristol Old Vic, the National Theatre and in London's West End. Read more from Sky News:FA 'deeply concerned' over FIFA plans to sell stakes in competitionsFan of serial killer TV show guilty of double murder Chadbon also has TV credits in shows such as Taggart, Peep Show, Midsomer Murders and Father Brown, as well as Within These Walls and The Memoirs Of Sherlock Holmes. Alongside Casino Royale, his film credits included The Beast Must Die, Coming Out Of The Ice and Dance With A Stranger. The actor's performances in Doctor Who were among his most high-profile roles. He first played a private detective, Duggan, in an episode in 1979, and returned to the show as Merdeen, who helped the sixth reincarnation of the Doctor (Colin Baker) oppose the corrupt system on his planet, Ravolox, in 1986. His portrayal of High Septon Maynard in the HBO fantasy series Game Of Thrones in 2017 was one of his final TV appearances.

Anne shares what she's been hearing about the new top team at the Foreign Office and Ed Milliband reveals what his grandfather would have said about his new job. Meanwhile, can Andy Burnham really fix Britain's social care system? That's the big question as the new prime minister hosts cross-party talks on one of the country's biggest challenges. There's just one problem: the invitations only went out on Tuesday, and neither Kemi Badenoch nor Ed Davey will be in the room. The Conservative leader is sending the shadow health secretary in her place, while Davey will join by Zoom. Nigel Farage and the Green Party's Zack Polanski weren't invited. Sam and Anne dig into what, if anything, today's meeting could achieve.

What is the latest on Vinicius Jr? Brazil star Vinicius Jr, 26, is entering the final year of his contract at Real Madrid. Negotiations over an extension have dragged on without a breakthrough and it has caused increasing speculation over his future at the club. That intensified last week when it emerged that Arsenal are interested in signing him this summer if he cannot agree a new deal at Real. Meanwhile, Real Madrid have made a significant move for another winger - the exciting Ivory Coast international Yan Diomande at RB Leipzig. It means doubts around Vinicius' future at the Bernabeu have grown over the past few days. Transfer Centre LIVE!Not got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOW📺Choose the Sky Sports push notifications you want! 🔔How serious is Arsenal's interest and can they afford him? Arsenal's interest is real but in the early stages and conditional on a number of factors, not least the cost - which would be significant should the door open for Vinicius to leave Real. There have been no club-to-club talks and there is no guarantee it progresses to a formal bid. Arsenal, as newly-crowned Premier League champions, are looking to add another top-class forward despite signing Christos Tzolis. He was brought in to replace Leandro Trossard and there is doubt around the future of Gabriel Martinelli. Last year they were keen on Vinicius's Real Madrid team-mate Rodrygo, while this summer Sky Sports News has reported their interest in Julian Alvarez and Morgan Rogers, who has since joined Chelsea from Aston Villa. With one year left on his contract, the financial side of purchasing Vinicius would not be as severe as it previously has been - but it is worth remembering the sheer scale of an offer for the player two years ago from the Saudi Pro League. They were ready to pay him €1bn over five years and a transfer fee to Real Madrid of more than £300m (around €350m), which would have made him the most expensive transfer in history. It would not cost anywhere near that much this time, but it gives a sense of what both Real and Vinicius were willing to forego in 2024. Although the exact figure is confidential, Vinicius is believed to earn between €15m and €17m net per year. That's around £247,000 to £279,000 per week after tax. To earn that amount in the UK, Arsenal would need to pay him somewhere between £450,000 and £500,000 per week. That would make him Arsenal's highest-paid player by far. Bukayo Saka is widely believed to be the current highest-paid, earning more than £300,000 per week. A report in The Telegraph this morning claims Arsenal would be willing to go to £400,000. But that would still not equal Vinicius' current salary. Widespread reports in Spain claim that part of the current impasse with Real stems from his increased salary demands. So is it just a dispute over a new contract? The situation has some of the classic hallmarks of a new contract dispute; reports of an impasse over salary demands, emerging Arsenal interest, further talks to come. But there is no strong public evidence yet that Vinicius wants to leave Real Madrid for any reason, sporting or otherwise; no quotes, no interviews, no suggestive social media posts. Real Madrid and - most importantly - new manager Jose Mourinho want him to stay and agree new terms. Sky Sports News reported on Monday morning that there will be further talks this week between Real and Vinicius' representatives, with Arsenal monitoring things closely. Club president Florentino Perez is personally involved and has publicly expressed a desire for Vinicius to stay long term. Reports in Spain have long claimed that both parties have indicated a preference for him to remain at the club. Real Madrid do not want him to run down the deal into a free agent situation either. Vinicius is more than just an outstanding left winger. He is a global superstar - and a Galactico in every sense. In that way he embodies everything about Real Madrid and fits right in. Can the same be said about Arsenal? Signing such an icon has not been part of Mikel Arteta's Arsenal project so far, however exciting it might be to go in that direction. What's the latest on Diomande? Real Madrid have upped their offer for winger Yan Diomande during talks with RB Leipzig, according to Sky in Germany. They are reporting the offer, worth between £94m and £98m, has not been rejected yet, but further talks are required to satisfy Leipzig's demands. According to Sky in Germany, around £102m is considered a realistic final price for Diomande, with Leipzig seeking a higher guaranteed fee from Real Madrid. As things stand, there is no final agreement, but Leipzig are expecting the deal to be completed soon. Leganes have a sell-on clause for between five and eight per cent of the sale. Diomande is at Leipzig and continues to train with the German club. At the figures being discussed, Diomande looks set to become the most expensive African player ever, surpassing the £72m Arsenal paid for Nicolas Pepe in 2019. Does Real Madrid's pursuit of Diomande impact Vinicius Jr? Sky Sports News has been told Real's proposed deal for Diomande has no real bearing on the Vinicius situation. It says nothing about their desire to keep Vinicius, and only suggests they see a front three with both of these players in the team. Diomande can play on the right wing as well, and he only strengthens the attacking options of the biggest club in the world. According to Spanish newspaper AS, the players whose futures would be affected by Diomande's arrival are more likely to be striker Goncalo Garcia - who is wanted by Fulham - and winger Brahim Diaz. Rodrygo is still recovering from a long-term injury, so Diomande has space to come into the team quickly, even at only 19 years old. What is the most likely outcome? At this stage, all signs still point to Vinicius signing a new deal with Real Madrid. The fact that they will all meet again this week to discuss this suggests this is the direction of travel. It will most likely come down to how closely Vinicius' earnings can approach those of Mbappe and satisfy his Galactico status in the squad. Normally, you do not say no to Real Madrid. Real would not want to go into the new season with his contract running down and the resulting intensification of media speculation. Arsenal's interest is likely to become more concrete only if the renewal fully fails, so this week is a crucial one.