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The Latest Breaking News from Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham’s pause on early release of prisoners ‘good start but not enough’

The mother of police officer Andrew Harper spoke out after the Prime Minister paused the plan.

Evening Standard

PM Burnham will ‘engage’ on further devolution to Scotland, John Swinney says

The Scottish First Minister and SNP leader spoke after face to face talks with Andy Burnham on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Business rates cut for pubs, clubs and music venues in England only ‘a small move’, say critics

Hospitality businesses call on Andy Burnham to cut VAT and extend help to hotels and restaurants

The Guardian - UK

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Energy Secretary in 'constructive' talks with North Sea bosses

THE UK’s new Energy Secretary held “constructive” talks with industry leaders as she visited Aberdeen just days after being appointed to the…

The National (Scotland)

Energy Secretary sends ‘important signal’ as she makes Aberdeen her first visit

Miatta Fahnbulleh was in the city on Thursday to meet industry body Offshore Energies UK.

Evening Standard

How many of Andy Burnham's Cabinet are Labour Friends of Israel backers? See the list

MORE than a third of Andy Burnham’s new Cabinet are supporters of an influential Labour Party pro-Israel lobbying group, The National can reveal.

The National (Scotland)

Andy Burnham 'won't overrule devolution' – but says referendum 'off limits'

PRIME Minister Andy Burnham has apparently committed not to overrule the Scottish Parliament in his bid for further devolution across the UK.

The National (Scotland)

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'We Can Afford It': Over 100 UK Millionaires Urge Andy Burnham to Tax Them More to Fund Public Services

Over 120 UK millionaires, including Gary Lineker and Brian Eno, urge Prime Minister Andy Burnham to introduce higher taxes on the wealthy to fund public services and tackle inequality.

International Business Times UK

Burnham puts Labour’s early prisoner release scheme on hold

‘No prisoners will be let out under this policy until we have conducted an urgent review’, the new prime minister said

The Independent UK

'This is our heritage': UK PM Andy Burnham announces 20% business rates cut for pubs across England

Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Thursday announced a fresh 20 per cent cut in business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England from April, saying the move would give struggling businesses much-needed relief and reassure pub owners that "the cavalry is coming."

The Times of India

Fact check: Heatwave, unofficial safety warning and who can be Prime Minister

Round-up of fact checks from the last few days compiled by Full Fact.

Evening Standard

From Downing Street to digital rights: What Andy Burnham’s rise means for your data privacy

The new UK Prime Minister promises a new future for Britain, and the digital rights community sees it as a chance to rewrite Starmer's divisive digital policing legacy. But will Burnham seize the opportunity to really "do better" for digital privacy?

TechRadar

Burnham approves US use of UK bases for defensive strikes on Iran: Report

Newly appointed UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has approved the use of British military bases by the US for what the UK calls defensive strikes against Iran, Bloomberg reported. This is a continuation of the policy of his predecessor Keir Starmer as the war in the Middle East continues to…

The Times of India

Burnham pauses early prison release scheme after fury over PC Harper’s killers

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Evening Standard

Andy Burnham pauses plan for early release of prisoners

The Prime Minister said ‘keeping the public safe’ was always his ‘top priority’.

Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

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

Who are the patriotic millionaires? The UK figures begging Burnham to tax them more

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The National (Scotland)

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 ...

Fortune

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.

The Guardian - UK

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 Independent UK

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

Burnham’s plan to slash pub taxes dismissed as ‘political manoeuvre’

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The National (Scotland)

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…

Marie Claire

“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.

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