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Why Andy Burnham is right to want for-profit firms out of social care

Prime minister Andy Burnham announced on Wednesday his commitment to improving England’s social care system.

The Conversation

Why have interest rates stayed the same and what could happen next?

The Bank of England decided to keep rates unchanged at 3.75%, the fifth meeting in a row where rates have been held at this level.

Evening Standard

Whole of Wales in drought as UK battles heat, wildfires and extreme dry weather

Human-caused climate change is making heatwaves and drought more likely and intense.

The Independent UK

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The changing face of diversity in the UK cabinet

Andy Burnham’s first cabinet includes four ministers from visible ethnic minority backgrounds: home secretary Shabana Mahmood, energy security secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh, AI minister Kanishka Narayan, and Lisa Nandy as culture secretary. A decade ago, this team alone would probably have generated headlines. Now, it has barely registered.

The Conversation

Even GB News cringes as Reform turns dementia patients into a political football

Honest Bob was rattled at the idea of joining cross-party talks on social care. Why bother behaving as a serious opposition?

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham Defends £8.4bn Nuclear Submarine Investment, Saying It Will Create 47,000 UK Jobs

Andy Burnham defends an £8.4bn nuclear submarine investment, saying it will create 47,000 UK jobs as critics demand answers over how Britain's growing defence plans will be funded.

International Business Times UK

Andy Burnham downplays Donald Trump claims as he breaks silence on oil

ANDY Burnham has left the door open for future North Sea drilling as he confirmed he told Donald Trump “we can’t ignore” the resources there

The National (Scotland)

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Give us a reason why we should trust Andy Burnham on devolution

Amid reports of a new UK-wide tax that could hit Scotland, where's the evidence Andy Burnham is not just like his predecessors when it comes to…

The National (Scotland)

Andy Burnham says he told Donald Trump ‘we can’t ignore’ North Sea oil resources

Consultations on controversial oil and gas projects are due to end next month.

Evening Standard

Anas Sarwar's reputation 'in bits' after 'self-serving' Lords move, union boss warns

Anas Sarwar’s reputation is now 'in bits' after his 'self-serving decision to cut and run to London', a trade union leader has…

The National (Scotland)

Union boss: Sarwar’s reputation ‘in bits’ after ‘cut and run to London’

GMB’s Scotland Secretary described Anas Sarwar’s resignation as ‘thoughtless’ and ‘self-serving’.

Evening Standard

Voices: ‘We are all too stingy to pay for it’: Readers debate the true cost of fixing social care

YOUR VIEWS: Our community responded to Andy Burnham’s social care pledge with one important question – if carers are underpaid, who is actually going to pay to fix it?

The Independent UK

Collapse in Farage’s approval rating could spell the end for the Reform revolution

ANALYSIS: Nigel Farage has weathered various political storms, but political editor David Maddox explains why this crisis might be different

The Independent UK

A warning shot has been fired on council tax. The SNP must now act

The Scottish Government just saw a warning shot fired that almost resulted in them being outflanked on progressive tax reform by the UK Government.…

The National (Scotland)

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The Independent UK

Farage’s approval rating flops as new PM Burnham surges in popularity

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Evening Standard

Bank holds interest rates as energy and memory chips set to lift inflation

A majority of the central bank’s nine-strong Monetary Policy Committee voted in favour of keeping interest rates at 3.75%.

The Independent UK

Nigel Farage plummets to lowest approval level since election in new poll

Exclusive Ipsos polling seen by The Independent along with a More in Common poll have both revealed that Mr Farage’s approval rating has hit an all time low of -32 per cent as new prime minister Andy Burnham soars into the lead

The National (Scotland)

£8.4 billion investment for nuclear submarines to be announced by UK Government

ANDY Burnham is set to unveil an £8.4 billion investment for nuclear submarines to get the new HMS Dreadnought through its sea trials and ready for…

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The National (Scotland)

Andy Burnham pouring 'good money after bad' with £8bn Trident pledge

ANDY Burnham's commitment to spend more than £8 billion on new nuclear submarines, putting the Trident missile system at the heart of his…

Evening Standard

Small business confidence slumps in London despite Burnham promises

The percentage of small business owners predicting growth across the country has slumped to 24%, its lowest for 12 years

The Independent UK

Fiona Phillips’ husband urges Andy Burnham to ‘make a difference’ after Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Ex ITV presenter was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2023

The National (Scotland)

Thousands call for Andy Burnham to reinstate Diane Abbott in Labour Party

More than 35,000 people have signed a petition calling on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to reinstate Diane Abbott in the Labour Party

Euronews

NATO speaking with Polish authorities after 'Russian missile' crash

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha suggested the object that crashed in Poland was a Russian cruise missile that had been intended to strike Ukraine.

The National (Scotland)

Outrage as 'maniacal' Shell profits amid backdrop of war and wildfires

"STRUCTURAL reform" is needed to combat climate change, campaigners have said as one of the North Sea's largest oil and gas firms…

Evening Standard

UK would pay heavy price for promising 3% defence goal without plan – Streeting

The Defence Secretary said he was committed to the overall goal and spending pledges made to Nato.

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