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‘A small snippet’: what pubs make of Burnham’s £100m rates giveaway

Landlords say high costs of running hospitality business outweigh potential savings of business rates discount

The Guardian - UK

Friday briefing: How disabled creators are challenging an ableist world

In today’s newsletter: Amid protests, policy battles and rising hostility, disabled designers and artists show how pleasure, creativity and visibility defy stigma

The Guardian - UK

UK PM Andy Burnham heads north to kickstart English 'devolution' plans

UK PM Andy Burnham's setting up of his northern office in Manchester aims to transfer power from London and stimulate regional growth. Experts, however, caution that it could merely facilitate de-concentration instead of authentic devolution, leaving England’s political landscape still heavily centralised despite regional leadership efforts.

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Could the UK’s ‘radical’ new energy secretary put a stop to North Sea Drilling for good?

Miatta Fahnbulleh has been described as a “radical economist” who is outspoken about the climate crisis. Will she put an end to North Sea debates?

Euronews

Urgent need for more security after physical attacks and abuse, say MPs’ staff

Exclusive: Westminster survey finds one in two staffers experiencing clinical levels of psychological distress

The Guardian - UK

My generation shouldn’t be scared of a care tax – we’re paying one already

Andy Burnham would need to sell it to people like me. The right will call it a ‘death tax’ – why not a service for ageing well, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK

‘Burnham bounce’ and World Cup lift mood in July, says data firm

‘Wave of optimism’ is sparked by prospect of new prime minister, England football team’s progress and hot weather

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: At least 10 killed as Putin launches ballistic missile attack on Kyiv’s drone exhibition

At least five people were killed in the city of Sloviansk, in addition to those in Kyiv

The Independent UK

Consumer confidence jumps as ‘Burnham bounce’ drives optimism

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The Independent UK

New PM cuts business rates for UK pubs in latest cost-of-living measure

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a 20% cut to business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England on Thursday, his third major cost-of-living measure in three days as the new Labour leader seeks to revive the economy and support struggling high streets.

France 24

Where is No 10 North? What we know about Burnham’s push for devolution

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The Independent UK

Burnham warned mansion tax could leave councils worse off

Burnham had previously described the concept as symbolising ‘the politics of envy’ but has recently backed changes to property taxes

The Independent UK

Burnham thanks Glasgow for ‘stepping up to save’ Commonwealth Games

Scotland’s largest city is playing host to the 2026 Commonwealth Games after Victoria in Australia withdrew.

Evening Standard

The king emerges from Tardis as Commonwealth Games face battle for time and space

The troubled Games looked doomed until Glasgow stepped in but this opening ceremony had plenty of feelgood factor

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Regional mayors to play key role in national policy decisions under Burnham’s plan for No 10 North

PM says opening of the new office in Manchester is ‘the biggest rebalancing of power our country has ever seen’

The Guardian - UK

It’s not just a No 10 in the north, it’s an engine for growth throughout the whole UK

Power has been too centralised in Britain and tackling that is key to progress and prosperity. This initiative is ambitious: we’re remaking the state, says UK prime minister Andy Burnham

The Guardian - UK

Regional mayors to take key roles in UK policy decisions as part of No 10 North plans

Burnham says ‘no one in government loses when power is shared’ as he revives Brown-era national economic council

International Business Times UK

Iran Warns UK Military Bases Are 'Legitimate Targets' After US Launches B-1 Bomber Strikes

Britain asserts readiness to defend against threats after Iran targets UK bases, following US bomber strikes from RAF Fairford. Tensions rise as UK recommits to US military access.

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The Independent UK

Voices: PC Harper’s killers have exposed a flaw in Labour’s sentencing reforms

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: If prisoners can walk free under a scheme intended to tackle overcrowding, something has gone badly wrong with British justice. Andy Burnham has heeded the public outrage – but he must demand further changes

The Independent UK

Heat pumps could become cheaper to run than gas boilers under energy shake-up

Proposed reforms to household energy bills could narrow the price gap between electricity and gas, potentially making efficient heat pumps cheaper to run than gas boilers

International Business Times UK

Burnham's Business Rate Split Draws Fire as Pubs Get 20% Cut While Restaurants Get Nothing: 'Not Pro-Business'

Andy Burnham's 20% business rates cut for pubs, clubs and live music venues has triggered criticism from restaurant and hotel operators over who gets support.

The Guardian - UK

Kemi Badenoch ‘has to adapt’ her rhetoric to take on Andy Burnham

Conservative leader is becoming more confident and forging a message for her party, but faces a new opponent

The National (Scotland)

Scottish and Welsh leaders give verdicts on first meeting with Andy Burnham

THE First Ministers of Scotland and Wales have both given their verdicts on their first meetings with Andy Burnham – and both said that having a…

The Independent UK

Angela Rayner refuses to repay £16k severance payout after returning to cabinet

Angela Rayner has defended not returning a nearly £17,000 severance payment she received when she resigned from government in 2025, after returning to cabinet as Andy Burnham’s Housing Secretary.

Evening Standard

Peace in Europe will come by standing together, Hoyle tells US counterpart

Sir Lindsay Hoyle stressed the need to ‘show the strength of unity’ in the face of ‘a very dark world’ during a visit to Washington.

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