The Latest Breaking News from Andy Burnham

Ladbrokes owner Entain says new gambling taxes to have ‘massive impact’

It comes as the FTSE 100 firm revealed strong recent trading, particularly in the UK, amid a boost from the World Cup.

Evening Standard · Aug 13

Brian May asked AI to recreate the cover of Queen's The Game. He wasn't happy with the results: “So this is the kind of intelligence that will soon be ruling the world??!”

The guitarist also made a serious environmental plea

MusicRadar · Aug 13

Andy Burnham Pushes Tougher Social Media Rules as Young Users Reject a One-Size-Fits-All Approach

Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces pressure over proposed social media restrictions for under-16s, sparking debate on balancing online safety with the benefits digital platforms offer young people.

International Business Times UK · Aug 13

Most Brits don’t want Labour to put the brakes on the electric car switch

Only 37 per cent back slowing the EV transition, with younger people and Labour voters keenest to keep things moving, according to new poll

The Independent UK · Aug 13

World Cup nets a boost for Burnham as GDP grows by 0.4% beating City expectations

Pubs and some other businesses did buoyant trade during the World Cup

Evening Standard · Aug 13

UK economy unexpectedly grows by 0.3% in June, ONS says

Britain's economy saw unexpected growth in June, with gross domestic product rising. The economy expanded by 0.4% during the second quarter, exceeding forecasts. Keir Starmer resigned as prime minister amid political uncertainty during this period. New Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged to lower business costs and address household expenses. The…

The Economic Times · Aug 13

Yvette Cooper says Labour ‘did not do government very well’ under Starmer

Health secretary praises more collegiate style under Andy Burnham and says previous No 10 sidelined her from key policy launch

The Guardian - UK · Aug 13

Thursday briefing: What happens after an asylum hotel closes?

In today’s newsletter: With more sites closed and the lives of people living there upended, a look at the rhetoric and reality of where asylum seekers should be housed

The Guardian - UK · Aug 13

Category C and women’s prisons could be upgraded to ease overcrowding

Exclusive: Ministers explore diverting male prisoners serving short terms or on remand away from tougher jails

The Guardian - UK · Aug 13

Nurses fainting in ‘inhumane’ conditions due to extreme heat, union warns

RCN calls for more air conditioners as Burnham faces pressure to recognise urgency of adaptation to climate crisis

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12