Andy Burnham pauses plan for early release of prisoners The Prime Minister said ‘keeping the public safe’ was always his ‘top priority’. Evening Standard · Jul 23
Rayner defends accepting £17k severance payment after return to Government Housing Secretary Ms Rayner received the payment after resigning in September 2025 over a row about her tax affairs. Evening Standard · Jul 23
Andy Burnham mocked by US chat show host Jimmy Fallon - and Brits aren’t impressed ‘Why did Burnham a southern accent?’ one perplexed viewer wrote online The Independent UK · Jul 23
Who are the patriotic millionaires? The UK figures begging Burnham to tax them more You can find the full list of signatories here. The Independent UK · Jul 23
Andy Burnham blocks Scottish media access during first official visit to Scotland Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged to "always" stay close to the people not one week ago. But a lot can change in six days ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 23
All hail London—whatever the U.K.’s new Prime Minister says Andy Burnham does not have long to wait. If he wants to make a real economic difference, he should focus on the U.K.'s greatest asset: a globally significant city whose scale is its superpower. Fortune · Jul 23
Prisoner early release scheme paused by Andy Burnham may still go ahead Probation union and crime victims had raised doubts over plan to free 6,000 offenders across England and Wales The Guardian - UK · Jul 23
Burnham defends limiting business rate cuts, saying pubs are ‘our heritage’ He said 20% being knocked off rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues across England from April next year was a ‘first step’ to help businesses. The Independent UK · Jul 23
Burnham’s plan to slash pub taxes dismissed as ‘political manoeuvre’ IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 23
Jackie Baillie claims Anas Sarwar's Lords appointment is 'about rewarding talent' SCOTTISH Labour's acting leader has described Anas Sarwar's appointment in the House of Lords as an "offer you can't… The National (Scotland) · Jul 23
“Are We Just Jealous?” Victoria Moss Unpacks the Sexist, Ageist Commentary Around Marie-France van Heel’s Victoria Beckham Dress The coverage has been predictably reductive. Marie Claire · Jul 23
'I welcome it': Minister reacts to UK millionaires' plea to pay more tax Gary Lineker is among the signatories of the ‘Proud to Pay’ letter, which claims cash raised from higher taxes on wealth could be used to reduce inequality, Evening Standard · Jul 23
Will Andy Burnham make good on pledge to 'end rough sleeping'? Expert weighs in ANDY Burnham used his first speech as Prime Minister to pledge to end long-term rough sleeping ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 23
Andy Burnham’s pubs rate cut slammed by landlords: ‘Like stealing our lunchbox and giving us a crisp back’ Fears businesses could close before rates relief come into force as PM warned plan is a ‘drop in the ocean’ The Independent UK · Jul 23
The Independent UK · Jul 23 Voices: Andy’s Angels: Is Burnham’s Labour good for women? INDEPENDENT WOMEN: In this week's Independent Women newsletter, Victoria Richards argues that the male-heavy line-up under Andy Burnham shows women are still being quietly shut out of power in Labour
Evening Standard · Jul 23 Badenoch criticises move to close department and put ‘one guy in Cabinet’ on AI The Conservative leader said the lack of business experience in the Prime Minister’s new Cabinet was ‘terrifying’.
Evening Standard · Jul 23 Minister declines to say whether Burnham will heed Lineker’s call for wealth tax Former footballer Gary Lineker is among 120 UK millionaires urging the Government to tax wealth.
The Conversation · Jul 23 Britain’s quarter century: Blair, populism and the battle over human rights Summer 2001. Tony Blair had just won a second thumping election victory, promising opportunity for all. The new census showed a nation losing its religion, more inclined to live alone and more ethnically diverse. The maximum temperature was a tepid 32°C in west London in late June, while the twin…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 23 Better Together chief promoted and Ian Murray demoted in UK Government shake-up FORMER Better Together chief Blair McDougall has been given a promotion and a new ministerial role in the UK Government, while former Scottish…
The Independent UK · Jul 23 Burnham warned spending spree ‘will force tax rises’ as rate cut for pubs announced Economists warn that the chancellor may be forced to raise taxes to pay for new PM’s promises to tackle cost of living
The Independent UK · Jul 23 The two big unanswered questions around Burnham’s ‘overdue’ action for pubs The move is predicted to save £1,100 annually for the average pub
Evening Standard · Jul 23 Scottish Labour begins search for new leader as Sarwar joins UK Government Anas Sarwar is leaving Holyrood to become a trade minister in Andy Burnham’s Government.
Evening Standard · Jul 23 Mother of Pc Harper says early release of killers ‘another letdown for Andrew’ It comes after the constable’s widow Lissie Harper criticised the early release scheme as ‘deplorable’.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 23 Thursday news quiz: Elections denied, a dog surprise, and a very viral raccoon Test yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare?
The National (Scotland) · Jul 23 Pub owners cast doubt on 'tiny' relief from Andy Burnham on business rates PUB owners have cast doubts on Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s 20 per cent cut to business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England,…