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Podcast | Brussels eyes political reshuffles in London and Budapest

In a week of political upheaval in Europe, Hungary got rid of its president and the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade entered office. What does this mean for Brussels?

Euronews

Andy Burnham’s purge of the Starmerites may store up problems for the future

If he were alive today, Machiavelli would have enjoyed watching the first days of Andy Burnham’s premiership. An enemy of the Medicis, the Florentine diplomat (full name Niccolo di Bernardo dei Machiavelli) was a student of power. He would have appreciated the clarity, focus and – yes – the brutality…

The Conversation

So many British people have it better than they think – it’s up to Burnham to make them see that

A new survey suggests voters are becoming more cynical and pessimistic. A few goodwill gestures from No 10 won’t change all that – but it’s a start, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

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Burnham is acting like he’s mayor of everywhere – that’s not devolving power to local communities

The UK is one of the most centralised countries in Europe. Can you imagine Meloni in charge of social care or Macron discussing buses, asks Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK

Race, school, gender: the makeup of Andy Burnham’s cabinet – in charts

Women have half the seats at the top table for the first time, but Oxbridge maintains its grip

The Guardian - UK

Iran says UK bases are 'legitimate targets' as Andy Burnham permits continued US use

THE UK's military bases are now a 'legitimate target' for Iranian strikes, the country's Revolutionary Guard has said ...

The National (Scotland)

UK defence spending ‘not enough to protect the country’, BAE boss warns

BAE Systems boss Charles Woodburn described the current climate as ‘the most threatening time I’ve seen’

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Could the UK’s ‘radical’ new energy secretary put a stop to North Sea Drilling for good?

Miatta Fahnbulleh has been described as a “radical economist” who is outspoken about the climate crisis. Will she put an end to North Sea debates?

Euronews

New PM cuts business rates for UK pubs in latest cost-of-living measure

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a 20% cut to business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England on Thursday, his third major cost-of-living measure in three days as the new Labour leader seeks to revive the economy and support struggling high streets.

France 24

Kemi Badenoch ‘has to adapt’ her rhetoric to take on Andy Burnham

Conservative leader is becoming more confident and forging a message for her party, but faces a new opponent

The Guardian - UK

Falkland Islands bowler criticises ‘disappointing’ Argentina World Cup banner

The Falkland Islands bowler Cecil Alexander called Argentina’s World Cup banner ‘disappointing’ after his opening match at the Commonwealth Games

The Guardian - UK

Police chief blames late pub hours during World Cup for spike in domestic abuse

Domestic abuse incidents hit a record high during this year’s World Cup, compared to previous similar tournaments

The Independent UK

Burnham approves US use of UK bases for defensive strikes on Iran: Report

Newly appointed UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has approved the use of British military bases by the US for what the UK calls defensive strikes against Iran, Bloomberg reported. This is a continuation of the policy of his predecessor Keir Starmer as the war in the Middle East continues to…

The Times of India

Rayner defends accepting £17k severance payment after return to Government

Housing Secretary Ms Rayner received the payment after resigning in September 2025 over a row about her tax affairs.

Evening Standard

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Andy Burnham blocks Scottish media access during first official visit to Scotland

Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged to "always" stay close to the people not one week ago. But a lot can change in six days ...

Fortune

All hail London—whatever the U.K.’s new Prime Minister says

Andy Burnham does not have long to wait. If he wants to make a real economic difference, he should focus on the U.K.'s greatest asset: a globally significant city whose scale is its superpower.

The Independent UK

Burnham defends limiting business rate cuts, saying pubs are ‘our heritage’

He said 20% being knocked off rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues across England from April next year was a ‘first step’ to help businesses.

The Independent UK

Voices: Andy’s Angels: Is Burnham’s Labour good for women?

INDEPENDENT WOMEN: In this week's Independent Women newsletter, Victoria Richards argues that the male-heavy line-up under Andy Burnham shows women are still being quietly shut out of power in Labour

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Evening Standard

Summer holidays chaos: Heathrow boss tells EU chiefs to end border checks misery for UK holidaymakers

Exclusive: ‘The system is not working as fluently as it should be doing, and the EU needs to take responsibility for that,’ Heathrow chief executive Thomas Woldbye tells the London Standard

The Conversation

Britain’s quarter century: Blair, populism and the battle over human rights

Summer 2001. Tony Blair had just won a second thumping election victory, promising opportunity for all. The new census showed a nation losing its religion, more inclined to live alone and more ethnically diverse. The maximum temperature was a tepid 32°C in west London in late June, while the twin…

The National (Scotland)

Better Together chief promoted and Ian Murray demoted in UK Government shake-up

FORMER Better Together chief Blair McDougall has been given a promotion and a new ministerial role in the UK Government, while former Scottish…

Evening Standard

Burnham cuts business rates for pubs, clubs and music venues across England

It is expected to save a typical pub some £1,100 annually, but will not be available to the very largest live music venues.

The National (Scotland)

Andy Burnham urged to 'draw a line' and ban US forces from Scottish airports

Andy Burnham has been urged to block the US military from using Prestwick Airport and other UK bases as a launchpad for strikes on Iran

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar breaks silence on 'shameful' appointment as government role confirmed

ANAS Sarwar has spoken out after his appointment to the House of Lords and as a trade minister was confirmed by Downing Street.

The Guardian - UK

Nobody in Europe knows or cares what Kemi Badenoch thinks. That’s a big mistake

The opposition leader wants to pull the UK out of the ECHR, wrecking treaties from the Good Friday agreement to the Gibraltar deal, says economics commentator Simon Nixon

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