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Battles loom over social care, but this fight must be won. At last, we have a PM who believes that

Burnham seems ready to use his power and influence. He understands the depth of this crisis: the task is persuading all those still in denial, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on funding social care: building consensus requires candour about taxes

Editorial: The prime minister is right to want to change the political culture, but aversion to honesty about the funding options runs deep in Westminster

The Guardian - UK

‘You have to sit quietly until you die’: The families failed by England’s social care system

Carers tell of their struggles to get loved ones the support they need, and the emotional and financial toll caring takes on their own lives

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‘You can’t fix it through vibes alone’: What Manchester voters want from their new mayor

Ahead of the battle to succeed Andy Burnham in Greater Manchester, Dan Haygarth spoke to voters in the city about what they want from their new mayor

The Independent UK

The feelgood factor of Burnham’s bus fare cap

Letters: Readers respond to Jonathan Freedland’s article on one of the new prime minister’s first policy announcements in office

The Guardian - UK

Can social care ever really be fixed? Experts react to the latest in a long line of promises

The Big Conversation on Care is the latest attempt to fix England’s broken social care system. Getting a handle on this issue has been attempted no fewer than 22 times since the 1990s – but Prime Minister Andy Burnham has vowed that this time they’ll find the right answers. But…

The Conversation

Bulletin PM briefing: Burnham’s social care overhaul and drought in England

5 things Andy Burnham said as he calls for urgent overhaul of social care system. Drought declared across half of England – what it means and where. US and Saudi forces attack Iran-backed groups in Iraq – what we know. Teen hitman from Norway found guilty of Iran-linked murder plot.…

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Ultra wealthy are looking to leave the U.K. thanks to tax hikes—but the CEO of $1 billion tax platform says it’s their ‘social responsibility’ to stay

As Andy Burnham considers a 2% wealth tax, Taxfix CEO admits millionaires are eyeing up an exit—but says it’s their ‘social responsibility’ to stay

Fortune

Andy Burnham 'blocking Scotland from talks on new UK-wide tax', SNP say

ANDY Burnham has “barred Scotland from talks about a substantial change to the UK tax regime”, the SNP have alleged ...

The National (Scotland)

What we know about Andy Burnham’s stance on defence spending

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The Independent UK

Woman begs to be allowed to board migrant boat in busy day for Channel crossings

Wednesday marked one of the busiest days for migrant crossing so far in 2026.

Evening Standard

Assisted dying Bill MP says new law and better end-of-life care both possible

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill will return to Parliament for debate in September.

Evening Standard

‘It hurts to lose a job you love’: Starmer loyalist Bridget Phillipson fights on despite cabinet demotion

Exclusive: The former education secretary on her new role as Labour chair and continuing as the minister for women and equalities

The Guardian - UK

As Greens lose momentum in England, what now for Zack Polanski?

WHEN Green MP Hannah Spencer won the Gorton and Denton by-election, it seemed as though the party had truly turned the tide on British politics.

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The Independent UK

Andy Burnham refuses to commit to raising UK defence spending by 2030

Sir Keir Starmer previously pledged 3.5 per cent by 2035 and aimed for 3 per cent in the next parliament

The Guardian - UK

We must fix social care before allowing assisted dying, says Burnham

Introducing the legislation would be ‘very challenging’ until care system improved, PM says

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham wants to fix social care. It’s personal for him and for a lot of us too

Finally a grownup is in charge who speaks to voters as fellow adults. If he fixes this, he’ll achieve more than most other PMs

The National (Scotland)

Andy Burnham urged to 'listen to the experts' and block major oil field licences

THE new Prime Minister has been urged to "listen to the experts" warning him of the environmental toll new North Sea licensing would have

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The Independent UK

New UK leader Burnham vows to fix a 'broken' social care system

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledges to fix the "broken" social care system

The Independent UK

FIFA's Infantino sets deadline for $20M offer to members in Kushner-backed World Cup investor plan

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has set a Sept. 19 deadline for the 211 member federations to accept a $20 million offer to each in his controversial plan to sell stakes in a subsidiary running the World Cup

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham says social care should be fixed before new assisted dying debate

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International Business Times UK

'The World Cup Was Never Anyone's to Sell': UK PM Slams FIFA's $20 Billion Rights Plan

FIFA's proposed $20 billion commercial rights venture has sparked backlash from UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, UEFA, and football leaders. Here's why critics fear for the future of the World Cup.

The Independent UK

What Andy Burnham’s first interview as PM really revealed

IN THE ROOM: Andy Burnham has kicked off his second week as PM with a Laura Kuenssberg interview. But how did he fare in this first scrutiny test? Ex-Whitehall insiders Helen MacNamara and Cleo Watson weigh in. Reported by Maja Anushka

The Independent UK

Burnham makes emotional pledge to end care crisis that has ‘gone on too long’

The Prime Minister, whose father has Alzheimer’s, said he would end decades of failure to address issues with social care funding.

The National (Scotland)

Wikipedia page of Scottish Labour leadership hopeful edited just before bid confirmed

A Scottish Labour leadership candidate is facing questions after his Wikipedia page was edited to play down past controversies ....

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