Andy Burnham
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Prisoner early release scheme paused by Andy Burnham may still go ahead
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has paused the prison early-release scheme to conduct an urgent review, leaving staff and victims' families awaiting a decision.
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.
Andy Burnham announces energy VAT cuts and bus fare cap reinstatement
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has introduced economic measures, including energy VAT cuts and a reinstated bus fare cap, to address cost-of-living pressures.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham scraps electricity tax to spark growth
U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced the removal of the tax on home electricity to provide cost-of-living relief. The government will fund this by cancelling plans for a digital ID to maintain fiscal discipline.
Andy Burnham gets boost as UK inflation falls to 2.6% in June
Inflation slowed to 2.6% in June, driven by declines in fuel, clothing, and food prices. Economists warn that rising energy costs may trigger a future rebound.
BBC funding shake-up could see Netflix and Disney+ users pay extra
As licence fee numbers decline, the government is considering a new funding model that could see households using streaming services contribute to the BBC.
Andy Burnham pledges economic reset as new PM with Healey at Treasury
Following the resignation of Sir Keir Starmer, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has appointed John Healey as Chancellor of the Exchequer. The administration's focus on regional decentralization and fiscal policy changes has triggered volatility in UK bond markets.