The Latest Breaking News from Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham’s in-tray: All the pressing issues the new PM will face, from taxes to Trump

The Makerfield MP is expected to take office on Monday

The Independent UK · Jul 20

Healey made chancellor, Miliband named foreign secretary and Yvette Cooper becomes health secretary as Burnham picks cabinet – UK politics as it happened

Rayner is back as housing secretary, while Mahmood and McFadden remain in their existing posts

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20

When will Andy Burnham become the UK's Prime Minister?

Andy Burnham will become the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on Monday, ending months of uncertainty after Keir Starmer lost support of many of…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 20

Andy Burnham latest LIVE: PM pauses plan for early release of prisoners after business rates cut

The discount will apply to nearly 32,000 hospitality businesses across England and is expected to save a typical pub some £1,100 annually

Evening Standard · Jul 20

Andy Burnham becomes prime minister after Keir Starmer leaves Downing Street for the last time

After being named leader of the Labour party, Andy Burnham has officially become prime minister of the UK. That many people considered this day an inevitability doesn’t make it any less momentous.

The Conversation · Jul 20

Andy Burnham latest: New PM tells first cabinet meeting ‘we need to be a cost-of-living government’

Newly appointed ministers have been told to give Britons the sense that ‘help is coming’

The Independent UK · Jul 20

Conflicts, aircraft orders in focus as Farnborough Airshow kicks off

Farnborough Airshow opens with Boeing and Airbus pursuing aircraft deals. Defence companies will account for half of the show's record exhibitors. Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East fuel booming military budgets. Planemakers expect around 300 aircraft orders, falling short of some forecasts. Incoming British PM Andy Burnham may appear…

The Economic Times · Jul 20

Europe Today: Spain crowned World Cup champions as US strikes in Iran continue

Spain have been crowned World Cup champions for the second time in their history after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time last night. Meanwhile, the US has continued to strike Iran for the ninth consecutive night and Andy Burnham is set to become the UK’s new prime minister today.

Euronews · Jul 20

Monday briefing: 50 years after Viking landed on Mars, did Nasa overlook evidence of life?

In today’s newsletter: ​Breakthroughs increasingly hinge not on finding something new, but on recognising what was​ missed. A leading scientist tells us why it matters

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20

Burnham will need all his political skill to manage both Labour’s factions and the public

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Labour having won the general election in part on a pledge to ‘end the chaos and confusion’, now it is Andy Burnham’s turn to manoeuvre through a difficult metamorphosis

The Independent UK · Jul 20