Starmer eyes dash to World Cup final - and flight home in time for Burnham’s coronation

The UK is currently awaiting a change in leadership, with the incumbent prime minister set to step down. The handover of power is expected to involve a formal ceremony or event, often referred to as a "coronation" in a figurative sense, marking the beginning of a new premier's term. The timing of the World Cup final and the leadership transition may pose logistical challenges for those involved, including the outgoing prime minister.

Starmer eyes dash to World Cup final - and flight home in time for Burnham’s coronation

The prime minister plans to fly to the US for the game before returning for his final morning in the top job, The Times reports