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Starmer hails ‘huge privilege’ of representing UK at final foreign summit

Sir Keir will hand over the reins to his successor, expected to be former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, within weeks.

Evening Standard

Wife’s chilling remark after murdering husband of 27 years with vegetable knife

A wife made a chilling remark to police after murdering her husband of 27 years with a vegetable knife in their Greater Manchester home.

The Independent UK

Biggest ever byelection will test nation’s mood – and Burnham’s credentials

‘Hugely significant’ race for Manchester mayor will give clues on whether PM-in-waiting can turn tide against Reform UK

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Andy Burnham outlines his vision for UK economy with promise to raise living standards

Andy Burnham, the former mayor of Greater Manchester, is likely to be the next British prime minister following Keir Starmer's resignation. Central to Burnham's platform is improving living standards that have stagnated or even fallen since the 2008 global financial crisis. But with weak public finances, how realistic is his…

France 24

Edinburgh TV Festival was 'never really Scottish,' expert claims

THE Edinburgh TV Festival moving to Greater Manchester will be a blow to Scotland’s creative industry, but it “was never really a Scottish…

The National (Scotland)

Jilted UK man who used fake Tinder profile to send men to ex’s home for ‘rape fantasy’ gets 8 years in jail

A 36-year-old man from Greater Manchester has been sentenced to eight years in prison after orchestrating a chilling stalking campaign in which he created a fake Tinder profile in his former partner’s name and lured multiple men to her home, some under the false belief that she wanted to act…

The Times of India

Andy Burnham picks Greater Manchester CEO to oversee devolution of power at No 10 North

Described as Burnham’s ‘right-hand woman’, Caroline Simpson has been putting his vision of ‘Manchesterism’ into practice since 2024

The Guardian - UK

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Stalker who used fake Tinder profile to lure men to ex’s home jailed for eight years

Asad Hussain, 36, from Cheadle in Greater Manchester, found guilty of stalking involving serious alarm or distress

The Guardian - UK

Five key takeaways from Andy Burnham's major speech

The former mayor of Greater Manchester set out his economic blueprint for the country in the speech after declaring his candidacy for Labour leadership

Evening Standard

When will Andy Burnham become Prime Minister?

The former Greater Manchester Mayor is currently the only candidate to succeed Sir Keir Starmer as Labour leader and PM

Evening Standard

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 Independent UK

UK Heatwave Death Toll Rises to Seven After Boy, 15, Found Dead in Manchester Reservoir

A 15-year-old boy's death in a Greater Manchester reservoir marks the seventh open-water fatality during the UK's heatwave, prompting renewed warnings about the dangers of swimming in unsupervised waters.

International Business Times UK

Burnham latest: Makerfield MP vows to ‘lift Britain back up’ with radical 10-year plan to raise living standards

The former mayor of Greater Manchester will make the case for devolution and argue that Britain needs a ‘circuit breaker’

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham says he will give 15% of his MP’s pay to local causes

New member for Makerfield and expected next prime minister joins other MPs who donate some or all of their pay

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Andy Burnham’s long coup: the chaotic year-long project to return him to Westminster

Story of the key figures, decisions, planning and missteps in push to line up Greater Manchester mayor for PM

The Conversation

Why Andy Burnham’s radical plan relies on the Treasury being a friend of devolution

Andy Burnham has built his reputation on championing regional devolution – as Greater Manchester’s mayor he was celebrated as the “king of the north”. If, as now seems likely, he becomes prime minister next month, a “devolution blitz” is expected to follow. But it will only succeed if Burnham can…

The Guardian - UK

Major wildfire rips through moorland close to Greater Manchester

Blaze on Tintwistle Moor, Glossop, has burned more than 500 square metres, forcing road closures and smoke warning

The Times of India

British woman fitness coach admits killing footballer, ran him over with car 3 times on icy street

A 26-year-old fitness instructor who drove over an amateur footballer three times after allegedly failing to properly clear ice from her windscreen has admitted causing his death by dangerous driving in Greater Manchester.

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The National (Scotland)

Top TV boss speaks out as major festival moves from Scotland to England

A TOP TV boss has hit out at the organisers of Edinburgh TV Festival’s decision to leave the Scottish capital, saying the city created what it is…

The Economic Times

Andy Burnham inches closer to power in Britain as Starmer seeks legacy

Andy Burnham is poised to become Britain's next prime minister unopposed as potential rival Darren Jones declared he won't run. Meanwhile, outgoing leader Keir Starmer, seeking to solidify his legacy, heads to Berlin for crucial talks on Ukraine and the Middle East. Burnham, a former Greater Manchester mayor, secured a…

The Guardian - UK

Bev Craig to stand as Labour candidate for Greater Manchester mayor

Leader of city council braces for bitter fight with Reform UK in byelection for Andy Burnham’s replacement

Evening Standard

Manchester council leader Bev Craig announced as Labour candidate in mayor race

The city’s first female council leader and first LGBT leader is hoping to succeed former mayor Andy Burnham.

The National (Scotland)

Festival to leave Scotland for England after 50 years to 'radically reduce costs'

THE Edinburgh TV Festival will be relocated to Greater Manchester in a bid to “radically reduce the costs” and make it easier for people to…

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham warned: Slash funding for Tube upgrades and risk losing Labour MPs in London

Former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is expected to channel billions more in public funding to the regions

Evening Standard

Burnham to give speech on economy after Starmer resignation clears way to No 10

Two senior Labour figures may challenge the former Greater Manchester mayor.

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