Wildfire near Sizewell nuclear plant causes ‘total devastation’ to Suffolk landscape Emergency crews say situation remains ‘dynamic’ as more than 100 firefighters battle Dunwich Heath blaze The Guardian - UK · Jul 31
Greater Manchester mayoral election live: Labour wins huge victory as Burnham’s ‘protege’ Bev Craig takes up role It is the largest by-election in British history, with more than two million people across the 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester eligible to vote, but the turnout was historically low The Independent UK · Jul 31
FTSE 100 on track for best month since first US attacks on Iran five months ago – as it happened Live, rolling coverage as London’s biggest companies defy Middle East disruption and UK petrol prices rise to around £1.60 per litre, the highest since Donald Trump ordered renewed strikes The Guardian - UK · Jul 31
The Burnham bounce is eclipsing the Green surge – and Zack Polanski’s radical hope is being tested The new PM is enjoying a honeymoon period but the Greens have the freedom to say whatever Labour won’t, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff The Guardian - UK · Jul 31
UK announces £8 billion investment in nuclear submarines UK defence contractor BAE Systems has been tasked with delivering four Dreadnought Class nuclear-powered submarines as part of Britain's nuclear deterrent. Euronews · Jul 31
Why we are all performative northerners now IN FOCUS: Our new PM has ridden a wave of northern clichés all the way to the top job. Liverpool based Katie Rosseinsky takes a look at the stereotypes – and offers some advice on how to spot a performative northerner in the wild The Independent UK · Jul 31
Tesco, Aldi and Waitrose Unite Behind Urgent Demand for New UK Food Security Law Over 100 UK organisations, including major supermarkets, urge the government to legislate food security, citing supply chain disruptions and rising costs as threats to national resilience. International Business Times UK · Jul 31
Burnham vows to give mayors a share of income tax in devolution push IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 31
Burnham told Trump the UK will be ‘pragmatic’ about North Sea oil and gas Despite vowing to stick to Labour’s 2024 manifesto promises, Burnham appears to have left the door open for further drilling in the North Sea The Independent UK · Jul 30
Vote counting to begin in Greater Manchester mayoral by-election The contest was triggered by Andy Burnham’s election to Parliament last month. The Independent UK · Jul 30
Firefighters in ‘better position’ as they tackle Suffolk wildfire for third day The fire is a few miles away from Sizewell B and the construction site for the new Sizewell C. The Independent UK · Jul 30
Sadiq Khan handed more powers and income tax cash as Andy Burnham announces huge devolution drive Prime Minister confirms London mayor will get to keep portion of income tax and business rates as part of pledge to ‘take power out of Westminster’ Evening Standard · Jul 30
Polls close in Greater Manchester mayoral by-election to succeed Andy Burnham The contest was triggered by Mr Burnham’s election to Parliament last month The Independent UK · Jul 30
Burnham to free mayors from ‘Treasury death grip’ with new devolved powers Local leaders say plan will transform funding so English regions no longer rely on Whitehall handouts for projects The Guardian - UK · Jul 30
The Independent UK · Jul 30 Mayors allowed to keep share of taxes collected in their area as part of Burnham’s devolution revolution ‘I know what it’s like to be ignored by politicians in Westminster – I’m not going to make that same mistake now I’m PM,’ says Burnham as he unveils another new policy
The Independent UK · Jul 30 What time will the Greater Manchester mayoral election results be announced and is there an exit poll? The election was called after Andy Burnham stood down when he was elected as Makerfield MP
The Independent UK · Jul 30 Polls close in Greater Manchester mayoral by-election The winner will succeed Andy Burnham in the role.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 30 Diane Abbott and Joani Reid readmitted as Labour MPs Both MPs have had the parliamentary whip restored following separate independent disciplinary processes
The Independent UK · Jul 30 Firefighters tackling Suffolk wildfire making ‘good progress’ Authorities in Suffolk said on Thursday evening that they expected crews would be battling the blaze for the next two days.
Evening Standard · Jul 30 Diane Abbott readmitted to Labour Party after ‘formal warning’ London MP Ms Abbott was suspended from the party in July last year
The Times of India · Jul 30 UK PM Burnham says he told Trump UK would take 'pragmatic approach' on North Sea oil UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has signalled a more "pragmatic approach" towards North Sea oil and gas, saying Britain "can't ignore" the region's energy resources while people are struggling with high costs. His remarks came after US President Donald Trump claimed Burnham had told him the UK would "open up…
Evening Standard · Jul 30 Suffolk wildfire continues to grow as Burnham pledges support for firefighters Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service said the area affected has grown to 150 hectares, the equivalent of approximately 210 football pitches.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 30 Burnham promises ‘pragmatic’ approach to North Sea oil and gas PM tells reporters the government cannot ignore the energy resource ‘when people are struggling’
The Independent UK · Jul 30 Why the Bank of England kept interest rates the same and what could happen next Despite the central bank's primary tool for combating inflation being interest rate hikes, the committee chose to maintain the current level
The Guardian - UK · Jul 30 Will Andy Burnham’s plan to retool education work? Letters: Readers on the prime minister’s attempt to put academic and technical education routes on an equal footing in England