Politics
David Baines appointed parliamentary private secretary by Prime Minister Andy Burnham
St Helens North MP David Baines has been named parliamentary private secretary by Prime Minister Andy Burnham, tightening the premier's ties to the North West.
New technical education routes to be offered at 14 in England
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a major curriculum overhaul allowing pupils in England to study technical subjects from age 14 to combat youth unemployment.
Labour overtake Reform in major Westminster poll for first time in 16 months
Labour leads a new More in Common poll at 28% ahead of Reform UK at 24%, following a busy opening week for the Prime Minister involving policy announcements.
Burnham government to top up benefits for parents of apprentices
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is introducing a universal credit top-up for families whose 16- or 17-year-old children leave education for an apprenticeship. The policy aims to offset child benefit losses and tackle rising youth unemployment.
PM Andy Burnham warns NHS will collapse without social care reform
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has warned that the NHS faces collapse without urgent social care reform, as Downing Street considers accelerating the Casey Commission.
Count Binface sets out 'manifesto' and crypto pledge in Clacton battle with Nigel Farage
Parody candidate Count Binface has released a twenty-point manifesto for the Clacton contest, featuring a pledge not to accept crypto billionaire donations.
Labour tops polls for first time in 16 months after Burnham’s first week as PM
Labour has surged to the top of national opinion polls for the first time in months, following the opening week and cost-of-living measures of the new administration.
Burnham says he will stand up to Trump ‘if right for Britain’
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has declared he will publicly challenge US President Donald Trump to protect British national interests, setting a firm tone in his first broadcast interviews.
Scotland seeks military aid as Cairngorms wildfire rages for eleventh day
Scotland has requested military assistance from Westminster as a massive wildfire burning through the Cairngorms National Park enters its eleventh day.
Andy Burnham bypasses traditional media to embrace social media as prime minister
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has dramatically shifted government communications by bypassing traditional media in favor of social platforms like TikTok and Reddit.
Andy Burnham rules out early general election
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has officially dismissed speculation of an early general election, stating that the public wants stability as his administration tackles domestic crises.
Lakers linked to Peyton Watson as contract talks with Nuggets stall
Contract talks between Peyton Watson and the Denver Nuggets have stalled due to a valuation gap, leading to speculation of a potential sign-and-trade with the Lakers.
Andy Burnham's first week pledges total £1.5bn as he launches No10 North
Andy Burnham has opened a new northern government hub in Manchester, marking the start of his premiership with a suite of measures totaling £1.5 billion. The initiative aims to balance power between the capital and the regions, though critics have raised concerns regarding funding and the move's long-term impact.
US-Iran War Live Updates: Chinese supertankers pass Bab el-Mandeb despite Houthi blockade
Two Chinese-crewed supertankers successfully transited the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, marking the first successful passage since the Houthi-declared blockade began. Concurrently, rising tensions have led Tehran to label RAF Fairford a legitimate target for military action.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham opens No10 North office in Manchester
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has inaugurated No10 North in Manchester to serve as a base for decentralizing decision-making. The hub will host the National Economic Council to better integrate regional perspectives into national policy.
Andy Burnham urged to cut energy costs and boost skills for UK manufacturers
Industry leaders are urging the new government to transform political promises into tangible support for manufacturing competitiveness and workforce training.
Andy Burnham says another Scottish independence referendum is off limits
Prime Minister Andy Burnham told First Minister John Swinney that a new independence referendum is off limits, focusing instead on potential further devolution.
Burnham’s electricity VAT cut wins East Lancashire MPs’ support
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is removing VAT from domestic electricity bills to provide immediate cost-of-living relief, funded by scrapping the Digital ID scheme.
Andy Burnham to boost his premiership with influencer collaborations
Downing Street is moving away from high-production content in favor of spontaneous social media videos. The strategy involves collaborations with online personalities and young activists.
Anas Sarwar to resign as MSP and join House of Lords as Trade Minister
Anas Sarwar is departing the Scottish Parliament to join the UK government as a Minister of State for Trade, sparking a leadership transition for Scottish Labour.