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Keir Starmer’s Fast and Furious TikTok farewell becomes viral hit

Sir Keir Starmer’s No 10 farewell video has gone viral after including a surprise nod to the Fast and Furious franchise.

The Independent UK

What Ed Miliband’s appointment does and doesn’t mean for the UK’s foreign policy

The route to 10 Downing Street is often fairly parochial, requiring knowledge and experience of local or national issues, rather than international ones. Andy Burnham has been involved in politics for a quarter of a century. But his variety of posts gives us little indication of how he is likely…

The Conversation

Andy Burnham and Irish premier discuss legacy and Ukraine in first phone call

‘Great to speak to new UK PM Andy Burnham this morning,’ Micheal Martin said.

The Independent UK

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UK gilts steady, sterling dips as markets assess new British finance minister

The British pound experienced a minor dip against both the euro and the dollar today, as market participants gauge the fiscal policy strategies of freshly appointed finance minister John Healey. His unexpected appointment by Prime Minister Andy Burnham occurred on Monday, prompting investors to look for clues regarding future spending…

The Economic Times

Water shortages could stall plans to build more than one million new homes

Trade body warns there is not enough water for UK’s data centre plans

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham’s cabinet changes open door to rethink on Brexit

ANALYSIS: The appointment of Hamish Falconer to lead Brexit reset talks suggests Andy Burnham may end up reconsidering Keir Starmer’s red lines, political editor David Maddox writes

The Independent UK

Wes Streeting appointment as Defence Secretary branded 'disgraceful'

WES Streeting being appointed Defence Secretary has been branded “disgraceful” by anti-war campaigners.

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New UK PM announces energy tax cut on first day

LONDON - Andy Burnham gathered his new cabinet on Tuesday as he got down to work on his first full day as Britain’s prime minister, announcing an energy tax cut aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures.

Bangkok Post

Starmerites already sniping at Andy Burnham after Cabinet purge

KEIR Starmer loyalists have already begun sniping at Andy Burnham after he ruthlessly purged them from the Cabinet.

The National (Scotland)

For Andy Burnham 'revenge' was a dish served piping hot to the new PM on his first full day in No10

Commentary: Keir Starmer key ally Darren Jones fires missile into centre of Burnham government with startling attack over energy bills

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer goes down the pub after quitting Number 10 as ex-PM celebrates with Rachel Reeves and other loyalists

The pair seemed in good spirits in north London shortly after making their Downing Street departure

Evening Standard

UK PM Andy Burnham promotes British Indian AI minister to Cabinet post

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has formed his new Cabinet team in London. British Indian minister Kanishka Narayan was promoted to the Cabinet as AI Minister. Lisa Nandy retained her department and gained new digital responsibilities. Shabana Mahmood continues as Home Secretary, and Jonathan Reynolds resumes trade. Several senior ministers allied…

The Economic Times

‘A big job ahead of him’: world leaders congratulate Andy Burnham as he becomes Britain’s PM

Beyond the diplomatic platitudes global media focuses on the ‘immense’ scale of the challenge he faces in the job

The Guardian - UK

Who is Kanishka Narayan, Bihar-born MP picked as UK's AI minister in Andy Burnham's cabinet

As Andy Burnham assumed office as the United Kingdom's new prime minister, he retained Indian-origin Labour MP Kanishka Narayan as minister for artificial intelligence, elevating the portfolio to a cabinet-level position for the first time.

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Evening Standard

Defence shares climb on investment hopes after new Chancellor named

Babcock was the top riser on the FTSE 100, with shares up 7.8%, while BAE Systems lifted by 3.25% and Qinetiq moved 4% higher.

The Guardian - UK

Defence shares rise after Andy Burnham appoints John Healey as chancellor

Babcock and BAE Systems benefit as markets hope former defence secretary will increase spending on sector

The Independent UK

Burnham announces £850m tax cut on energy bills but faces questions over funding

The VAT reduction will be paid for by scrapping the digital ID card scheme, but former minister Darren Jones said that project was unfunded.

Evening Standard

‘Honour’ for Douglas Alexander to stay as Scottish Secretary under Burnham

Mr Alexander was appointed by Sir Keir Starmer, and held on despite the new PM purging a number of leading figures from the Cabinet.

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The Independent UK

UK leader Burnham gathers his Cabinet after sweeping away Starmer supporters

New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is gathering his Cabinet after removing allies of predecessor Keir Starmer from the government

International Business Times UK

Andy Burnham's Cabinet Shake-up Explained: What Happened to Rachel Reeves and Other Starmer Allies?

Former Chancellor Rachel Reeves is among the high-profile figures to lose a key cabinet position in Andy Burnham's government.

International Business Times UK

Who Is John Healey? Meet Andy Burnham's New Chancellor and Former Defence Secretary

Veteran Labour politician John Healey is returning to the Treasury after being named Chancellor in Andy Burnham's first Cabinet reshuffle.

The Guardian - UK

Miliband has been relentlessly attacked for net zero; what will happen now?

Tories, Reform, fossil fuel industry and some in his party lined up against decarbonisation target as energy secretary

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham announces £850m VAT cut on energy bills to ease cost-of-living

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the measure would put money in people’s pockets and ‘bring back hope’.

Euronews

Trade, trophies and tanks

In today's newsletter: A team of Members of the European Parliament travel to China, Spain's reigning champions tour Madrid, and an expert explains the point of Europe's military parades.

The Guardian - UK

UK borrows less than expected as Healey vows to ‘buffer against uncertainty’

Figure of £16bn from ONS comes after Andy Burnham revealed plans to cut VAT on electricity bills

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