Douglas Alexander retains Scotland Secretary role as Andy Burnham appoints Cabinet DOUGLAS Alexander has retained his position as Scotland Secretary in Andy Burnham's new Cabinet The National (Scotland) · Jul 21
Jonathan Reynolds for business, Angela Rayner for housing: Meet UK Cabinet under PM Burnham Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has appointed Jonathan Reynolds and Angela Rayner to key roles. Reynolds returns as secretary of state for business, innovation, science, and trade. Angela Rayner is back as housing minister after a previous resignation. Burnham's new government features a complete cabinet overhaul and new appointments.… The Times of India · Jul 21
Afternoon Update: Kumanjayi Little Baby review exposes failures; Gaza celebrates Spain’s World Cup win; and the case for nude saunas Interim report tabled in NT parliament unable to draw a link between child protection referrals and the five-year-old Warlpiri girl’s death The Guardian - AU · Jul 21
Racing fearful Burnham and new government may have gambling in sights A ban on bookies sponsorship in sport that did not exempt horse racing would be potentially ruinous for the industry The Guardian - UK · Jul 21
Miliband has been relentlessly attacked for net zero; what will happen now? Tories, Reform, fossil fuel industry and some in his party lined up against decarbonisation target as energy secretary The Guardian - UK · Jul 21
Oil price rises above $90 as US and Iran exchange fire and Houthis threaten naval blockade in Saudi Arabia - as it happened Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news The Guardian - UK · Jul 21
Andy Burnham announces £850m VAT cut on energy bills to ease cost-of-living Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the measure would put money in people’s pockets and ‘bring back hope’. Evening Standard · Jul 21
Trade, trophies and tanks In today's newsletter: A team of Members of the European Parliament travel to China, Spain's reigning champions tour Madrid, and an expert explains the point of Europe's military parades. Euronews · Jul 21
Andy Burnham Promises Cost-of-Living Relief: What Could Change for Households First? Andy Burnham's government aims to ease Britain's cost-of-living crisis with potential measures like lower energy bills and capped bus fares, offering households quick relief amidst rising costs. International Business Times UK · Jul 21
UK borrows less than expected as Healey vows to ‘buffer against uncertainty’ Figure of £16bn from ONS comes after Andy Burnham revealed plans to cut VAT on electricity bills The Guardian - UK · Jul 21
Burnham invites Trump to Manchester in one of his first calls as new PM IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 21
Britain's new Prime Minister to cut taxes on electricity bills The new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will cut taxes on electricity bills. This move aims to ease the ongoing cost-of-living crisis for citizens. The government plans to remove value-added tax from domestic electricity bills starting October 1. This financial action will be funded by cancelling a digital ID programme.… The Economic Times · Jul 21
Europe Today: Spain celebrates World Cup triumph as Burnham takes office in the UK Two million people took to the streets of Madrid to welcome home their World Cup heroes last night. In the UK, Andy Burnham delivered his first address to the nation as Prime Minister, while in Germany Chancellor Friedrich Merz has signalled a government reshuffle. Euronews · Jul 21
Larry the Cat Has Outlasted Six UK Prime Ministers: Here's Every British Leader He's Seen Come and Go Larry the Cat, the 'Chief Mouser' at 10 Downing Street, endures despite frequent changes in UK prime ministers since 2011, most recently Andy Burnham. International Business Times UK · Jul 21
The Independent UK · Jul 21 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky sacks armed forces chief in biggest military shakeup since Putin’s invasion President sacks former armed forces chief after days of street protests calling for him to go
The Independent UK · Jul 21 Sacked minister questions funding for Burnham’s first major policy IN FULL
The Economic Times · Jul 21 New PM Andy Burnham sets out first steps to reshape Britain Andy Burnham begins his premiership by unveiling plans to ease living costs. He aims to improve public finances and end political uncertainty. Measures may include capping bus fares and reducing energy expenses. Investors will monitor his finance minister's funding strategies closely. Burnham seeks to demonstrate effective governance and voter support.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 21 Tuesday briefing: Inside Andy Burnham’s first day In today’s newsletter: As the new prime minister enters No 10, our journalists take you through what it was like covering his first hours in power
Evening Standard · Jul 21 Burnham unveils tax cut to ‘bring back hope’ for struggling families The Government announced the measure will be funded by savings from the cancelled digital ID programme.
The Independent UK · Jul 21 Burnham under attack for ‘unfunded’ tax cut pledge after vowing to tackle cost of living crisis The new prime minister promised to provide ’breathing space’ for households – but it comes amid speculation he will bring in a wealth tax
The Guardian - UK · Jul 21 Wealth tax on UK’s super-rich could raise £10bn a year, Andy Burnham told New PM urged to introduce a 2% minimum charge on households with more than £100m in wealth
The Independent UK · Jul 21 A £850 Victoria Beckham dress, too big cuffs and a Starmer in a stiletto – five style spots you may have missed on Burnham’s big day LET’S UNPACK THAT: In all the excitement of the UK getting its seventh prime minister in a decade, you might have reasonably missed some fashion high (and low) points of Andy Burnham’s first day in No 10. Helen Coffey explains why they might tell us everything we need to know
The Guardian - UK · Jul 21 Andy Burnham’s plans could bring the UK closer to Europe than he realises The new PM’s priorities are domestic, but he will soon realise that closer engagement with the EU is a no-brainer, says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre
The Economic Times · Jul 21 Narendra Modi congratulates new UK PM Andy Burnham Congratulating Andy Burnham on becoming the UK Prime Minister, Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored the strong democratic links and multifaceted cooperation between India and the UK. With the CETA agreement set to take effect, both leaders aim to fortify their bilateral relationship.
France 24 · Jul 21 UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham unveils new government, replacing Starmer era Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham took office on Monday, reshuffling the cabinet to remove allies of predecessor Keir Starmer and appointing John Healey as finance minister, Ed Miliband as foreign minister and Wes Streeting as defence minister. Burnham pledged a 10-year plan to tackle cost-of-living pressures and signalled a…