The Latest Breaking News from Andy Burnham

Burnham launches crackdown on ‘cowboy builders’ ripping off households

Burnham feels his plan will ‘put cowboy builders out of business’

The Independent UK · Aug 27

Burnham’s plans to revive high street are ‘delusional’, Mike Ashley says

The Frasers founder has heavily criticised the prime minister, warning that shops will be ‘further devastated’ unless business rates are cut

The Independent UK · Aug 27

UK Settlement Grants Hit Highest Level Since 2010 as Nearly 200,000 Migrants Race To Beat Britain's Tightening Residency Rules

The UK granted a record number of settlement permits in 2026, driven by policy changes and a surge in applications from Hong Kong and EU nationals, amid ongoing political debate.

International Business Times UK · Aug 27

The Guardian view on energy costs: vulnerable households need help with their bills

Editorial: Soaring prices are plunging struggling families into debt. The government must support them in the short term as it invests in a clean energy future

The Guardian - UK · Aug 27

Government must prioritise heat pump installation to tackle climate chaos

Letter: Colin Hines says Andy Burnham’s focus should be on drastically cutting fossil fuel use in a way that reduces bills and generates secure jobs

The Guardian - UK · Aug 27

'Arrogant' Andy Burnham says referendum on Irish unity 'off the table'

ANDY Burnham has been accused of showing the “exact same anti-democratic arrogance” as his predecessors after he said a referendum on Irish…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 27

Burnham told Belfast ‘has changed’ on his first official visit as PM

Publican Willie Jack told the Prime Minister that the city ‘has changed’, and is ‘progressive, no longer about burning things’.

Evening Standard · Aug 27

Burnham: I will take ‘Hillsborough approach’ to dealing with Troubles legacy

The Prime Minister said the Labour Government’s Northern Ireland Troubles Bill would be brought back to Parliament in the autumn.

Evening Standard · Aug 27

Irish border poll ‘off the table’, says Andy Burnham

Mr Burnham said the ‘rifts’ arising from referendums take a long time to heal, referring to Brexit and the Scottish independence referendum.

The Independent UK · Aug 27

Andy Burnham wants to ‘move things forward’ in solving Stormont budget crisis

The Prime Minister is undertaking his first visit to Northern Ireland since entering Downing Street.

Evening Standard · Aug 27