The Latest Breaking News from Whitehall

Andy Burnham shakes up Whitehall with new government department

Office of Prime Minister and Cabinet, led by Louise Haigh, will oversee both No 10 in London and Manchester

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21

What is Andy Burnham's policy approach for Britain?

Andy Burnham has taken on the role of Prime Minister of Britain, emphasizing a major shift in power dynamics through decentralization. Among his bold proposals are the elimination of digital identity documents and potentially overseeing Thames Water management.

The Economic Times · Jul 20

Andy Burnham government: Who could be the winners and losers in London?

Mr Burnham is set to announce landmark changes for Britain which could impact on millions of people

Evening Standard · Jul 19

‘He knows what he thinks’: how ready is Andy Burnham to become PM?

A hasty handover from Starmer meant his successor has not had much time to prepare for office yet his team is quietly confident

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17

UK Households Told to Stockpile Food, Water and Medicines as Russia Cyber Attack Threat Grows

The UK Government is launching a campaign urging households to prepare for emergencies, including potential Russian cyber attacks, by stockpiling essentials.

International Business Times UK · Jul 15

Andy Burnham’s main policy pledges – and what they mean for you

The new prime minister has promised to bring forward the ‘biggest changes in the last 40 years’

The Independent UK · Jul 14

In The Room | Will Burnham make you richer?

Andy Burnham has promised “growth in every postcode”. It is a big, attractive political line – the sort of thing voters want to hear after years of feeling poorer, public services feeling stretched, and wages struggling to keep up with the cost of living. It is also a promise that…

The Independent UK · Jul 10

UK government gives data centers the ability to skirt building regulations and local authority oversight by applying for fast-track ‘national importance’ status

By being approved as a project of 'national significance', new projects are able to avoid local building regulations and council oversight, receiving approval direct from Whitehall.

TechRadar · Jul 8

Starmer to rally European allies at Nato summit amid concerns over US stance

Outgoing PM will stress British commitment to defence spending at meeting in Ankara to counter Trump rebukes

The Guardian - UK · Jul 6

Starmer faces rebuke from Nato allies over defence spending

The prime minister is set to meet key Nato allies in Ankara, Turkey, this week

The Independent UK · Jul 6