Burnham sets out vision to transform Britain and fix ‘broken’ system Expected next prime minister focuses on restoring faith in politics, cost of living and devolution in major speech The Guardian - UK · Jun 29
What is Andy Burnham’s economic and political blueprint for Britain? Plans include greater regional power, public ownership of utilities and the end of trickle-down economics The Guardian - UK · Jun 29
Cameron Norrie ‘surprised’ by the level of his Wimbledon conqueror Michael Zheng Norrie was a shock first-round casualty on a dismal opening day for Britain in SW19. The Independent UK · Jun 29
The Guardian view on Andy Burnham’s speech: Rewiring Britain needs Westminster to give up real power Editorial: The country’s likely next prime minister sketches a post-Thatcherite state built on radical devolution. The test is whether Whitehall yields The Guardian - UK · Jun 29
Deported, Then Back Again: Thousands of Previously Deported Migrants Made Their Way Back Into Britain Thousands of previously deported migrants returned to the UK between 2021 and 2025, raising fresh questions over border security, deportation costs and immigration enforcement. International Business Times UK · Jun 29
Prince Harry's UK Family Visit in Doubt After Government Rejects Last-Minute Security Request Prince Harry's UK family visit is in doubt after a reported security setback, raising fears Archie and Lilibet could miss a long-awaited reunion with King Charles. International Business Times UK · Jun 29
Cameron Norrie adds to British woe at Wimbledon with shock first-round exit Britain’s hopes of singles success this year looked set to rest solely on Norrie’s shoulders after Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu withdrew. The Independent UK · Jun 29
Burnham promises ‘hope’ as he unveils ‘new direction’ for Britain The MP almost certain to be the next prime minister chose the People’s History Museum in Manchester, a homage to Britain’s left-wing history, to unveil his pitch for power The Independent UK · Jun 29
Good vibes from PM-in-waiting Andy Burnham today – but vibes won’t be enough. I hope he knows that Starmer failed to fix a broken economic model; Burnham must not make the same mistake, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones The Guardian - UK · Jun 29
Prince Harry Branded a 'Spoilt Brat' as Good Morning Britain Erupts Over Shock 11th-Hour UK Trip Cancellation Prince Harry faces criticism on Good Morning Britain over his security demands and reconsideration of a UK visit, following the rejection of his request for full police protection. International Business Times UK · Jun 29
Voices: ‘We need a referendum’: Readers respond to Sir John Major’s call to rejoin EU single market within five years YOUR VIEWS: Sir John Major’s call for Britain to rejoin the single market within five years has sparked fierce debate among readers on everything from democratic mandates and economic impact to the political and practical challenges of closer alignment with the EU The Independent UK · Jun 29
Burnham vows to 'rewire Britain' with devolution push and 'No. 10 North' in Manchester Labour's likely next PM set out a 10-year economic plan in his Manchester speech, promising greater regional powers and a shift away from trickle-down economics. Euronews · Jun 29
America at 250: the Britons who supported the War of Independence The American revolution was not a straightforward contest between colonists and mother country, despite what the Declaration of Independence said about dissolving the bonds between one people and another. There were, of course, loyalists in America who refused to join the rebel cause. And in Britain, there were many who… The Conversation · Jun 29
Prince Harry Accused of 'Highly Calculated' PR Move Using Archie to Curry Favor With Fans Ahead of UK Return Prince Harry faces claims he used Archie's England shirt in a Father's Day video as a 'calculated' PR move ahead of a tense UK return to see King Charles. International Business Times UK · Jun 29
The Guardian - UK · Jun 29 Andy Burnham vows to set up No 10 North as ‘nerve centre of rewired Britain’ UK’s likely next PM says Westminster system is ‘broken’ and he will oversee a devolution of power and resources
International Business Times UK · Jun 29 UK Taxpayers Pay £24M a Year to Protect 9 Living Ex-PMs: Why Does It Cost So Much? British taxpayers face a £24M annual bill for protecting former prime ministers, with costs rising due to increased security needs and the growing number of ex-leaders.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 29 Everything we know about Andy Burnham's Number 10 North ANDY Burnham has pledged to create a “Number 10 North” to act as “the nerve centre of a rewired Britain”, charged with making power flow to…
Evening Standard · Jun 29 Andy Burnham: I'll give Sadiq Khan more power on homes and education to keep London 'world's greatest capital' Prime Minister-in-waiting Burnham is vowing to boost Britain’s economy with the ‘biggest devolution of power in modern times’
International Business Times UK · Jun 29 Nearly 20,000 Foreign Criminals Remain in Britain as Deportation Backlog Reaches Record High Nearly 20,000 foreign offenders remain in Britain due to a clogged deportation process, with human rights appeals often favouring criminals. New reforms aim to address these issues.
The Times of India · Jun 29 Inside Andy Burnham's 10-year economic plan: The big changes he says will revive Britain Labour leadership hopeful Andy Burnham has unveiled a 10-year economic plan aiming for a significant power shift from Whitehall to local leaders. His vision prioritizes devolving control over housing, transport, education, and economic development to metro mayors and local authorities. Burnham argues this decentralization is crucial for reversing sluggish growth,…
International Business Times UK · Jun 29 Can Andy Burnham Transform Britain by 2036? Inside His 10-Year Mission to Raise Living Standards Andy Burnham proposes a decade-long strategy to transform Britain, focusing on devolution, regional investment, and economic growth beyond London, aiming to address longstanding inequalities and improve living standards.
International Business Times UK · Jun 29 Six Underrated Stocks Britain's Top Fund Managers Believe Could Deliver Long-Term Growth Six top fund managers reveal their favourite under-the-radar investments in healthcare, finance, retail, energy, and consumer goods with long-term growth potential despite risks.
The Independent UK · Jun 29 Burnham latest: PM in waiting unveils ‘No 10 North’ plan to get power out of London as he vows to ‘rewire Britain’ The PM-in-waiting promised a 'new direction' for the country as he addressed audience in Manchester
The Guardian - UK · Jun 29 From burning bogs to boutique bonanzas: how did Britain become a nation of festival obsessives? They used to mean crusties, hippies, all-male lineups, near riots and burning toilets. Now, from Dorset to Inverness, there’s a festival – and a costume – for everyone. What caused this boom? And is there a dark side?
The Economic Times · Jun 29 UK's likely next leader Burnham to unveil plan to shift power from London Andy Burnham, poised to lead Labour, will unveil a plan to shift power from London to Britain's regions, aiming to boost living standards through reindustrialisation and housing. His vision prioritises changing governance structures, not just leadership. Despite fiscal pressures, Burnham intends to adhere to Labour's pre-election pledges and the government's…