This video can not be played "I want [Burnham] to be a success and I am sure he will be," Rachel Reeves tells Laura Kuenssberg Rachel Reeves has warned the incoming prime minister, Andy Burnham, that he needs to be properly prepared to govern when he arrives in Downing Street in a little more than a week. Speaking exclusively to the BBC in what is likely to be her last major interview as chancellor, Reeves told Laura Kuenssberg that "it is important that when Andy walks through that door he has a worked-through plan, because governing is hard in Britain, and lots of challenges and shocks will come his way". She said Burnham and his team coming into Downing Street must be "really clear about what they want to achieve", and that "he needs to stay laser-focused on those things that have always motivated him, have always driven him". Asked why Sir Keir Starmer's time in office was coming to an end, she said: "People are impatient for change - I'm impatient for change and I totally get that people want to see their lives changed faster." Rachel Reeves is likely to leave No 11 and its lavish state rooms We sat down in one of the lavish 17th Century state rooms upstairs in No 11 Downing Street - exactly the same room where she gave her first full interview as chancellor in July 2024. She would never have suspected then that she and her next-door neighbour would be moving out just 24 months later. Reeves wouldn't explicitly say who should be the next chancellor, or even if she would like to stay. She has always told us that being chancellor is her "dream job". She and her team clearly do not expect to stay in No 11, but with the incoming No 10 team tight-lipped about its cast list, we just don't know. Reeves said that she had returned "stability and trust" to the economy over the past two years, and that "Andy will take over an economy that is much stronger than the one I inherited from the Conservatives just two years ago." In the interview, Reeves wanted to focus on what she described as the "big picture" - government borrowing costs that have gone down, inflation way down from its peak, increased investment in infrastructure like roads and railways, and the economy growing faster than the UK's nearest competitors. But by other measures, there are still big problems in the economy. Inflation is still above target and is expected to rise, growth has been slow, and just this week, the Bank of England warned that interest rates might have to go up again . The country's debts are due to be higher at the end of this parliament than they were when Labour moved in. And more than anything else, firms and families' spending power is still under pressure, with the latest ONS figures showing disposable income falling. Reeves has remained a close ally to Starmer One former senior minister told me Reeves had "spent a lot of time and energy painting a picture of her grim inheritance in the expectation things would brighten up quickly and she could claim credit". "By the time she found that things were different, with tight public finances, mushrooming welfare, and the economy stuck in a low-growth trap, she had used up all her political capital and was unable to win the big arguments on welfare reform," they said. "It's all actually sad because I think her instincts are generally OK, but by the time she figured out the right things to do, it was too late". A close political ally of Starmer, Reeves became shadow chancellor in 2021 as Labour campaigned to return to power, resulting in their landslide victory two years ago. Many Labour MPs believe mistakes made in No 11 soured the prospects for Starmer's government soon after he and Reeves moved into Downing Street. Starmer himself has pointed to the decision to take away the winter fuel allowance from millions of pensioners, later partly reversed, as being one of the government's errors. A senior Labour figure told me: "She'd underestimated the desire for radical change, and lacked political nous on key decisions like winter fuel." Reeves however, would not acknowledge this had been a specific problem, and was eager to highlight the progress she believed the economy has made on her watch. Nor was she in the mood to admit that her relationship with business had worsened after she hiked National Insurance tax for employers. One City source told me the increasing costs for business had an immediate effect, and led to them laying off staff. "There was so much goodwill, but it was genuinely staggering - it just went in a few weeks," they said. This video can not be played Crying in the House of Commons "was probably my toughest moment", Reeves said Reeves credited her decisions as the first female chancellor with creating a "rock of stability and trust", but acknowledged there had been tough moments in office. She said the worst had been when she was seen in tears in the House of Commons during a session of Prime Minister's Questions in July last year. Reeves said: "Don't cry on national television. That was probably my toughest moment, or perhaps even tougher, seeing the photos of me crying on national television on the front page of pretty much every newspaper the following day." Asked if she was disappointed that Burnham has been planning his time as PM for a year, as a Labour MP admitted this week , she said: "I think it is perfectly reasonable for people to have ambition. Andy has never shied away from the fact that he wanted at some point to lead the Labour Party. And I want him to be ready for that, because I want it to be a success and I am sure he will be." The massive scramble behind the scenes before the new PM arrives Is Andy Burnham Labour's saviour, or just its best bet? What we know about Andy Burnham's policies

With Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova setting up an all-Czech women's final at Wimbledon, we've all been discussing what the secret to the country's success is. Noskova came on 6-love-6 - our BBC Radio 5 Live phone-in with John McEnroe - after her semi-final and joked it might be because there is something magic in Czech beer! That was music to John's ears - but once they stopped laughing she gave her real thoughts on why her nation has produced so much top talent. Either Noskova or Muchova will become the third Czech in four years to win the Wimbledon women's title, following Marketa Vondrousova in 2023 and Barbora Krejcikova in 2024. Both Noskova and Muchova referenced Petra Kvitova, who won in 2011 and 2014, as an inspiration. Going back a little further, Jana Novotna and Jan Kodes also won at the All England Club, and Czech-born Martina Navratilova claimed nine singles titles while representing the United States. Noskova feels she can be successful because she's seen so many other players from her country win majors. So, in her words, she feels like, 'why not me?'. It breeds this innate belief. The Czech players think it's the norm of what their system is in terms of everyone having the opportunity to pick up a racquet, regardless of their financial background or upbringing. There are tennis players everywhere, with so many former pros - whether they were top 100 or Grand Slam champions - staying within the sport to pass on their knowledge. It means the Czechs have this incredible base of coaches, who know what it takes to reach the top. Now either Noskova or Muchova will become their latest Grand Slam champion - and it will be a fascinating match of contrasting styles. How to follow Wimbledon women's final on the BBC 6-love-6: John McEnroe meets Wimbledon finalist, Linda Noskova 'The whole match was the tie-break' - how rollercoaster semi-final unfolded Karolina Muchova lost to Iga Swiatek in three sets in the Roland Garros showpiece Muchova has already played in a Grand Slam final - at the French Open in 2023 - and drawing on that experience could be a key factor on Saturday. While she lost to Iga Swiatek at Roland Garros, she should be able to learn from what she could have handled better, particularly the emotions of what comes both before and during such a momentous occasion. I'm not the only fan of the sport to feel Muchova could have achieved so much more already in tennis, but her body has often let her down. The 29-year-old has suffered a number of serious injuries over the years, but her level continues to be so good when she is fit and able to play. Muchova is one of the most creative players on tour - playing with slice and craft - and I imagine she will add variety. But she is also a strong server and can hold her own in a fight for the baseline exchanges - like she did against Coco Gauff in the semi-finals. You could see Gauff ramp up the aggression in set two but, instead of retreating, Muchova managed to play even more shots inside the baseline in the third set. That was interesting to see unfold and it showed she's not going to back down against somebody trying to attack her. Muchova takes it right back to them - and it is likely she will need to do that against the big-hitting Noskova. Linda Noskova had not been beyond the quarter-finals in a Grand Slam before this Wimbledon Noskova has long been seen as a future star who could challenge for Grand Slam titles, having become the youngest player inside the top 100 in 2022. It has taken the 21-year-old a little time to find consistency at the Slams, but this fortnight she has shown she has a game which relies on pure power. When you stand next to Linda, she is actually taller than you would expect from seeing her on television, as she stands at 5ft 10in. She has a massive serve and a really heavy ball, which comes from the natural power through her long levers. She can also combine that with a lovely drop shot. She has a great touch and feel. But it's not only about the power - that drop shot she's got leaves opponents not knowing what's coming next. Madison Keys, who Noskova beat in the fourth round, explained that when Linda has a time on a ball, you don't know whether she's going to absolutely smack it - so you move back behind the baseline - or pull out a drop shot. You can't defend both. Against Muchova, Noskova will want to play on her terms and feel like she has control of the situation. Her serve is going to be key to allow her to do that. Noskova (left) and Muchova got to know each other when they teamed up for their nation at the Paris 2024 Olympics The other interesting element to the final is the fact the players know each other so well. While they have only played against each other once on the WTA Tour, Noskova and Muchova have practised together many times - including on Centre Court before their semi-final matches - and were doubles partners at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Because there are so many Czech players, I don't think this familiarity is something they'll be distracted by. It is not unusual for either of them to play someone from their country, but, of course, they will know each other's game inside out. And, because of that, each of them will have a really clear tactical approach of how to win. Regardless, I'm sure they'll put their friendship to one side and feel extremely proud that it's an all-Czech final. And whoever executes their gameplan the best will lift the trophy. May the best woman win! 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Hey Jude: Bellingham's return to England indispensability The Jude Bellingham Show. A World Cup body of work that, even by the Real Madrid midfielder's lofty standards, has been as mesmerising as we've seen in an England shirt in recent major tournaments. It seems ludicrous now to think that there was even a debate as to whether Bellingham would be in England's World Cup team at all. Bellingham has emerged as one of the stars of England's run to the World Cup quarter-finals - he's arguably been one of the best players of the tournament. Four goals plus an excellent assist for Harry Kane's goal in the 2-0 win over Panama has had England's supporters serenading the 23-year-old here in the USA. But Bellingham appears to be taking it all in his stride. Of course, he is used to the adulation. It is no surprise that Bellingham finds himself in the position he does today - his route to the top was predicted by those in the game when he burst on to the scene in 2019. Here, BBC Sport charts Bellingham's rise. Bellingham made his debut for hometown club Birmingham City aged 16 years and 38 days in August 2019. He became the Blues' youngest ever player, breaking club legend Trevor Francis' record set in 1970. A Premier League scouting report from that game suggests the midfielder's talent was quickly apparent, acknowledging his "great athleticism, long legs, graceful running and work-rate". But it was Bellingham's technical skills that really caught the scout's attention - his ability to carry the ball away from pressure and find space by getting between the lines or pulling wide. The report recommended the undisclosed Premier League club immediately sign Bellingham, loan him out and then bring him into their senior squad in 18 months' time. Within a year, Bellingham was on the move - not to the Premier League, but to Borussia Dortmund in a deal worth £20.7m . Upon his departure, Birmingham retired Bellingham's number 22 shirt, with the teenager having played just 44 times for the club. But Birmingham City knew. Everyone in English football was starting to realise. Germany very quickly found out, too. Bellingham scored on his debut for Dortmund, bagging the second goal in a 5-0 win over Duisburg in the German Cup. 'He's just wonderful': The pride of Bellingham's home town England set for open-air Miami heat - but do Norway hold the edge? It wasn't long before Sir Gareth Southgate, then England manager, took notice. Bellingham, having played just 11 matches for Dortmund and still only 17, was fast-tracked into the senior national side, making his debut as a late substitute in a 3-0 win over Republic of Ireland in November 2020 . The clamour for Bellingham to become a regular for Southgate gained decibels with every brilliant display in Germany's domestic league. Yet Southgate restricted him to just three substitute appearances at the delayed Euro 2020, where England reached the final. On reflection, Southgate carefully managed Bellingham's early steps into international football. And Southgate's number two Steve Holland, according to well-placed sources, was a key figure behind Bellingham's transition into the squad, particularly regarding the defensive aspects of his game. But by the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Southgate and Holland could not hold Bellingham back any longer. Bellingham's headed opener in the 6-2 win over Iran was his first at senior international level. There have been nine more goals since. By Euro 2024, Bellingham was a key player for his country. With Bellingham's strong performances came a swagger - a trait that can divide opinion. At Euro 2024, Bellingham had been a Real Madrid player for almost a year - a Galactico who had scored 19 goals for his La Liga and Champions League-winning club. Every media outlet at the tournament wanted a piece of him. Bellingham was given leeway to skip tournament media duties, certainly with the English press, that other players had to undertake, all while filming his own multi-part documentary. It raised eyebrows. It also did not go unnoticed that immediately after the final whistle of England's loss against Spain at the Euro 2024 final Bellingham isolated himself away from the rest of squad. Yet his impact on the pitch was undeniable. His overhead kick equaliser during the dying seconds of England's last-16 win over Slovakia was one of the moments of the tournament. Bellingham's now iconic 'who else' celebration showcased his oozing self-confidence - but provided another example of the 'main character syndrome' that Southgate and some of the players had begun to notice. Fast-forward to today and Real Madrid have not won La Liga or the Champions League since 2023. Amid the off-the-field turmoil at the club , Bellingham has not been able to match the form or prolific goalscoring of that glorious first season. He's also had a few injuries, with shoulder surgery meaning he missed the start of the season. And clouds appeared around his England career. Thomas Tuchel, perhaps as a result of English being his second language, caused a media stir last summer when the new England head coach said his mother viewed some of Bellingham's on-field behaviour as "a bit repulsive". The comment created a lot of headlines - and did not go down well with those close to Bellingham. Tuchel later apologised , saying he "used the word unintentionally". Then in October, after being named England's player of the year, Bellingham was left out of Tuchel's squad. England had played well without him in September while he was recovering from injury, and he had only played one game for Real since he returned to action. "He is a special player, and for special players there can always be special rules," Tuchel said at the time. "But we decided to keep with the straightforward decision of inviting the same group. "Jude always deserves to be here. He wanted to be called up. We had a phone call." Reports in Spain offered an alternative scenario - that it was Bellingham who asked to be left out of the squad in order to focus on his fitness. Ultimately, it seemed like Bellingham was no longer first choice. Indeed, in June Tuchel said the midfielder had a fight on his hands to feature in England's starting line-up at the World Cup because he had "14 or 15 potential starters" in his squad. At that time, Bellingham had only appeared in half of the 14 matches since the German took over in January 2025: four starts and three appearances off the bench. The narrative was: 'should it be Rogers or Bellingham to start at number 10?' Football's best bromance: Why Bellingham and Haaland break the mould Where does Mexico win rank among England's best results? But from the World Cup warm-up matches against New Zealand and Costa Rice, things started to look different - with Bellingham impressing. In the first World Cup game against Croatia, Bellingham scored a fantastic solo goal to put England 3-2 ahead. And against Panama, when England were struggling for a breakthrough in the final group game, Bellingham scored the crucial goal to break the deadlock. While he was substituted in all three group games, Bellingham's form was strong. Against DR Congo in the last 32, he played an influential full-game. And then came Mexico. Two goals in an iconic victory - heralded as one of England's greatest away wins - cemented his resurgence. In five matches he has won three player of the match awards. These awards mean he has to do media interviews, where he has portrayed both maturity and humility, playing down his role and speaking up for the team's work ethic and togetherness, while praising his opponents - even offering one of his player awards to the other team. After the 'who else' celebration of 2024, this time he has said he'd rather assist than score. His change in tone tallies with his on-field performances. His work-rate is a driving force alongside his talent - remember his goal-saving challenge against Mexico. He has won praise for being adaptable, in particular in moving between a 10 and eight role at times, depending on the needs of the team, and is a key part of the England leadership group with Kane and others. It is not know exactly what happened with Tuchel and Bellingham. Was it all overblown or was there has been some level of the German asserting his leadership over the whole squad - perhaps recognising and managing that main character syndrome? But whatever the truth, Bellingham has looked happy, has played well and has been a key part of a squad that seems genuinely together. It is easy to forget, with all he has achieved, that Bellingham is only 23. He has had to mature in the brightest spotlight. Bellingham - and Kane - have been widely regarded as the indispensable superstars of the England team. And with a quarter-final against Norway on Saturday, there could be more goals to cement his greatness. This video can not be played Bellingham's goal-saving defending When the World Cup finishes, the football continues on BBC Sport World Cup 2026 knockout path How to watch the World Cup on the BBC and ITV

The launch of Trump Accounts, the new savings scheme aimed at encouraging investing among American children, was marked with an historic ringing of the Wall Street opening bell in the Oval Office this week. But not everyone is convinced the project will prove a success in giving new generations a stake in the so-called American dream, with sceptics suggesting that it will not live up to the hype. The savings accounts are now available to all US children under the age of 18, with babies born between 2025 and 2028 qualifying for a $1,000 contribution to kickstart savings. The move comes as the cost of living remains a major issue ahead of November's mid-term elections, but tax experts told the BBC families on lower incomes could lose out and that the scheme is too complicated. The accounts named after the president are available nationwide and can be created for anyone under the age of 18 with a valid social security number. Parents can simply download the app. Families, friends and employers can contribute up to $5,000 per year per child, who can access the funds when they turn 18. By law, the money must be invested in a low-cost index fund designed for long-term growth. But while the money grows tax free, withdrawals are subject to taxes and a possible 10% penalty if made before the age of 59 and a half. To avoid such a penalty, the money must be assigned to pay for certain things, such as higher education, buying or building a first home, or for personal emergency expenses. Trump Accounts add to other existing tax-efficient savings schemes that Americans can use for retirement, such as IRAs, or for educational purposes, such as 529 plans, which parents use to save for their children's college fees. According to a Congress report, , external Trump Accounts are a new form of traditional individual retirement account (IRA), but differ because of certain rules. While the White House has been keen to push the scheme, reaction to it has been split. The White House's argument is that Trump Accounts offer millions of children a way into stock ownership in the US, which it says has historically been "unevenly distributed, with many households - especially younger and lower‑income families - having little or no exposure". However, Will McBride, chief economist at the Tax Foundation think tank, says the scheme is too complicated to sign up to, which will lead, in his view to a "minority that benefits". He suggests those that will take advantage will be the parents of children who are "relatively well-informed, relatively well-off, relatively tuned in [and] have their act together". However, Andy Blocker, head of policy, regulatory and government relations at financial services firm Edward Jones, believes the $1,000 contribution for babies born during Trump's second term in office will remove a "barrier of having nothing to start with". "If by year-end more families have a clear on-ramp to begin saving and investing for their children's financial futures, that's success," he suggests. Adam Michel, director of tax policy studies at the Cato Institute, says the idea of the scheme is admirable, but warns it might "not live up to the rhetoric". He says the main benefit is the $1,000 starting subsidy but suggests many families would be better off using existing savings accounts. He also points out barriers such as penalties for early withdrawal, as seen for other savings accounts, adding that lower-income children may feel compelled to take the money out when they turn 18 to "help make ends meet", and therefore have to pay a penalty. "Trump Accounts do not fix that problem." It is understood some six million families​ had signed up before Trump Accounts went live on 4 July, which is a fraction of the tens of millions of children who could be eligible for one. The White House said on Monday that the $1,000 subsidy for babies had been deposited into more than half a million accounts so far. About 3.6 million children were born in the US in 2025, according to provisional data. At the end of this week, the White House said that American families had "contributed nearly $125 million to Trump Accounts" so far , external . Trump Accounts estimates the $1,000 starting pot could rise to $6,000 by the time a child reaches 18 even without any further contributions. Its calculations are based on historical S&P 500 averages, but it warns actual results may differ and are not guaranteed. If $250 a year was added to a child's account, the pot could be worth $19,000 by the time they turn 18, according to the scheme. It could be as high as $271,000 if family members or employers contribute the maximum $5,000 a year. The scheme has the backing of some big business names, including investment giant BlackRock, which said about 40% of Americans have no exposure to financial markets. Several US companies, including card payment giant Visa and tech company Dell, have also pledged support for the scheme. Dell family to seed Trump accounts for kids with $250