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UK to remove 5% tax on electricity bills as Burnham holds first cabinet meeting

The UK's new prime minister, Andy Burnham, has held his first cabinet meeting, telling ministers he will set out his plans "over the coming days" and promised to reveal how his government will pay for any reductions in tax.

Euronews

Andy Burnham shakes up Whitehall with new government department

Office of Prime Minister and Cabinet, led by Louise Haigh, will oversee both No 10 in London and Manchester

The Guardian - UK

Households in the UK set for £45 reduction in electricity bills later this year — this is everything we know so far

This is everything we know so far

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Can Andy Burnham afford his own ambitions? Chris Blackhurst answers your questions

ASK ME ANYTHING: Renowned business journalist Chris Blackhurst answers readers’ questions on why Rachel Reeves had to go, whether Burnham can avoid a Liz Truss-style market reaction, and how he pays for the rough sleeping pledge he never delivered in Manchester

The Independent UK

Gethins calls for further action from UK Government on energy after VAT cut

Scottish Government energy minister Stephen Gethins said the value of the VAT cut on electricity bills could be ‘quickly eroded’ if bills rise again.

Evening Standard

Richard Osman's blistering verdict on Andy Burnham comparison as wife roasts him

The presenter, 55, has been mistaken for the new Prime Minister, 56, by a host of UK voters

Evening Standard

What will Andy Burnham’s VAT cut on electricity bills mean for you?

New prime minister is implementing immediate tax cut to help ease cost of living pressures for British households

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BBCPhil/Noseda/Selaocoe review – a proms concert that was everything the festival does best

A programme – Bach, Beethoven and a Jessie Montgomery premiere – that looked odd on paper made perfect sense in the hall, with Abel Selaocoe a mesmerising soloist in Montgomery’s ‘These Righteous Paths’

The Guardian - UK

What Ed Miliband’s appointment does and doesn’t mean for the UK’s foreign policy

The route to 10 Downing Street is often fairly parochial, requiring knowledge and experience of local or national issues, rather than international ones. Andy Burnham has been involved in politics for a quarter of a century. But his variety of posts gives us little indication of how he is likely…

The Conversation

Andy Burnham and Irish premier discuss legacy and Ukraine in first phone call

‘Great to speak to new UK PM Andy Burnham this morning,’ Micheal Martin said.

The Independent UK

UK gilts steady, sterling dips as markets assess new British finance minister

The British pound experienced a minor dip against both the euro and the dollar today, as market participants gauge the fiscal policy strategies of freshly appointed finance minister John Healey. His unexpected appointment by Prime Minister Andy Burnham occurred on Monday, prompting investors to look for clues regarding future spending…

The Economic Times

What Andy Burnham said in his first cabinet meeting as prime minister

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The Independent UK

Andy Burnham scraps VAT on energy bills as households set to save from October

A welcome boost for households this autumn as the UK Government confirms electricity bills will be VAT free from October, in an effort to put money…

The National (Scotland)

Parties cannot afford to restart budget discussions with new NI Secretary – DUP

DUP leader Gavin Robinson said new Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant would ‘quickly learn there are some significant challenges’.

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The Conversation

John Healey is the UK’s chancellor: what Burnham’s surprise pick says about his style of government

The UK’s new prime minister, Andy Burnham, has appointed John Healey as chancellor of the exchequer. His pick to fill the UK’s top economic post was something of a surprise: if we were to believe the speculation, the choice was between a minister with strong views on the economy –…

International Business Times UK

Russian Navy Conducts Surprise Firing Drill 45 Miles Off UK on Andy Burnham's First Day

A Russian warship conducted a live-fire exercise near UK waters, prompting the Royal Navy to monitor the situation closely amid ongoing tensions between London and Moscow.

The National (Scotland)

Voters want Andy Burnham to axe Palantir's NHS contract, poll finds

VOTERS want Andy Burnham to bin the NHS’s contract with a controversial US tech firm which is linked to the genocide in Gaza and deadly…

Evening Standard

New Prime Minister Andy Burnham promises to lead ‘cost-of-living government’

Mr Burnham has announced that VAT will be removed from electricity bills from October.

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The Independent UK

Andy Burnham’s cabinet changes open door to rethink on Brexit

ANALYSIS: The appointment of Hamish Falconer to lead Brexit reset talks suggests Andy Burnham may end up reconsidering Keir Starmer’s red lines, political editor David Maddox writes

The National (Scotland)

Wes Streeting appointment as Defence Secretary branded 'disgraceful'

WES Streeting being appointed Defence Secretary has been branded “disgraceful” by anti-war campaigners.

Bangkok Post

New UK PM announces energy tax cut on first day

LONDON - Andy Burnham gathered his new cabinet on Tuesday as he got down to work on his first full day as Britain’s prime minister, announcing an energy tax cut aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures.

The Independent UK

Burnham’s energy bill tax cut explained – how much will you save?

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The Guardian - UK

What the EU wants from Andy Burnham

European leaders have made positive noises about the new UK PM, but he is likely to face the same restrictions as Starmer

The Independent UK

Thames Water nationalisation – what you need to know

Taps will stay on, promises the government, but at what financial cost to the public purse?

The National (Scotland)

Starmerites already sniping at Andy Burnham after Cabinet purge

KEIR Starmer loyalists have already begun sniping at Andy Burnham after he ruthlessly purged them from the Cabinet.

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