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Andy Burnham sparks fears of tax rises on London as he vows to govern in 'distinctively Labour' way

Former Greater Manchester Mayor Mr Burnham delivered his first speech as Labour leader

Evening Standard · Jul 17

JK Rowling women’s centre rejects ‘anti-rights’ label

LONDON - Britain’s charities regulator is looking into concerns about an Amnesty International report that branded a women’s centre for sexual violence victims founded by Harry Potter author JK Rowling as “anti-rights”.

Bangkok Post · Jul 17

UK’s Andy Burnham named Labour leader ahead of taking over as PM

Andy Burnham was on Friday elected leader of the UK's Labour party, clearing the way for him to become prime minister next week following the departure of Keir Starmer. Burnham has risen to leadership on a pledge to thwart the rise ‌of the populist Reform UK party and said he…

France 24 · Jul 17

Andy Burnham to become UK Labour leader in last step before taking over as prime minister

Andy Burnham is officially becoming leader of Britain’s Labour Party, paving the way to become prime minister next week

The Independent UK · Jul 17

Britain's Falklands Defences Tested as Argentine Military Presence Triggers Alarm

Argentine military activity near the Falkland Islands has prompted a British response, highlighting ongoing tensions over sovereignty and the strategic importance of the region.

International Business Times UK · Jul 17

Britain’s volunteers are removing rats, clearing invasive weeds and placing plastic puffins on empty cliffs to bring real puffins back to lost colonies

Puffins look like they belong on a postcard, with brightly coloured beaks, comical waddling walks, tucked into dramatic clifftop burrows. Behind that cheerful image, however, puffin colonies across Britain and Ireland have spent decades in serious decline, driven out of their traditional nesting grounds by invasive rats, overgrown vegetation and…

The Times of India · Jul 17

UK Labour party to crown 'King of the North' Burnham as leader and next PM

The United Kingdom's ruling Labour party will confirm veteran politician Andy Burnham as its new leader, and the country's next prime minister, at a special conference on Friday. He becomes the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade, replacing Keir Starmer.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 17

Buenos Aires locals support Argentine footballers over World Cup Falklands banner

Locals in Buenos Aires have voiced support for the Argentine men's football team after players held up a banner declaring sovereignity over the disputed Falkland Islands after their World Cup semi-final victory over England on Wednesday. Britain has called for FIFA to investigate the incident.

France 24 · Jul 17

Yard Act: 'I told Elton his piano playing wasn't the right vibe'

Shape-shifting Yard Act are one of Britain’s most exciting bands — and when No 1 fan Sir Elton John offered his services as a musician for hire, they weren’t afraid to give him feedback

Evening Standard · Jul 17

Forget Aperol: How to make your own perfect spritz for a lighter summer drink

DRINK TRENDS: Aperol might have conquered Britain’s beer gardens, but the spritz’s possibilities extend far beyond the Italian apéritif. Rosamund Hall shares the golden rules for keeping things lighter and longer – and the bottles worth branching out for this summer

The Independent UK · Jul 17