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Ukraine Backers Gather as Russian Attacks Escalate, Air Defence Runs Low
Ukraine hosts a meeting of its key European backers to press for air-defence supplies and more pressure on Moscow, with Russian attacks killing more civilians than at any time since the first months of the invasion.
Andy Burnham, the UK prime minister, has expressed his desire to bring the men's World Cup back to the UK in 2042. This would be the first time the tournament has been held in Britain in almost eight decades.
Andy Burnham's buses plan is a blueprint for governing Britain, connecting people to cities and reducing social exclusion. The prime minister is right to think that taking Manchester's model national could widen opportunity, clean the air, and rebuild state capacity.
UK PM launches bid to help homeless, donating part of his salary
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham unveiled plans to offer those sleeping rough a way off the streets by Christmas, and vowed to donate part of his salary to help curb homelessness.
JP Morgan boss Jamie Dimon has urged UK Chancellor John Healey not to increase taxes on banks' bumper profits, citing potential harm to jobs in the City.
After a significant defeat to Reform UK in Barnsley's local elections, Labour is seeing a potential shift in voter sentiment following Andy Burnham's uncontested rise to Prime Minister.
The Resolution Foundation proposes a £2bn emergency scheme to cut energy bills for low-income families by up to £175 this winter. The scheme would target households where the highest earner is taking home £24,000 a year or less.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a crackdown on 'rip-off' business practices to ease the cost of living. The measures include banning fake discounts and making it easier for people to cancel unwanted subscriptions.
North Sea oil expansion is a necessity for the UK's green tech supply chains, but it may also dent the renewed optimism and support for Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The decision will be a litmus test for his credibility.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has made his first unpopular decision by releasing prisoners early, including those convicted of manslaughter and sex offenses. The decision was made to prevent the prison system from becoming overwhelmed.
Andy Burnham’s 6 most shameless Manchester plugs
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been promoting his hometown of Manchester in various ways since taking office. He has referenced the city in meetings with world leaders, used Manchester slang, and even invited Donald Trump to visit the city.
Nigel Farage is under siege. That’s just how he likes it.
Nigel Farage, the leader of the hard-right Reform UK party, is facing challenges from new Prime Minister Andy Burnham and a resurgent Tory party. His poll ratings have started to slide, and he is under pressure over his finances and a special election.
Labour holds Greater Manchester mayoralty after counting goes to second round
Labour's Bev Craig won the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election, succeeding British Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The victory came after a second round under the city's supplemental vote system.
The first election of the Andy Burnham era is already here
The first election of the Andy Burnham era is already here as Greater Manchester votes for his successor. The mayoral contest is expected to be closely contested between Labour's Bev Craig, Reform UK's Sian Astley, and the Green Party's Geraldine Coggins.
Andy Burnham's plans for technical education in England have been welcomed by many, including former Conservative minister Kenneth Baker. The plans aim to put academic and technical education routes on an equal footing, with a focus on developing technical and vocational …
A YouGov poll suggests that Andy Burnham has a clear lead over other party leaders on who would make the best prime minister. The poll also shows that support for Nigel Farage is falling.
U.K.-Japan ties set to strengthen under new British leadership, ambassador says
Outgoing British Ambassador to Japan Julia Longbottom has expressed confidence that relations between the U.K. and Japan will strengthen under the new administration of Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Burnham has a strong track record of supporting Japan-U.K. ties, and the t…
Andy Burnham has promised to use his ‘political capital’ to fix the crumbling social care system in England, saying that without rapid action the NHS could effectively collapse.
The families of those killed in an RAF Chinook crash in 1994 have urged Andy Burnham to end Britain’s “cover-up culture” and order an independent review into the disaster.
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, his third major cost-of-living measure in three days.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has closed the door on a new vote for Scottish independence, saying such a referendum is off limits. Burnham made the remarks during a meeting with Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney in Glasgow on Thursday.
Andy Burnham has cut business rates for pubs, clubs, and live music venues by 20% in England, saving the typical pub an estimated £1,100 next year. The cuts will cost about £100m a year and will be partly funded by reviewing reliefs for 'anti-social businesses', with vape…
The Treasury will scrutinize Andy Burnham's economic ambitions, but old orthodoxies may be challenged. Chancellor John Healey faces challenges in reconciling his pledge to run a tight ship with the new administration's aims of rolling back Thatcherism and reindustrializin…
7 Times Andy Burnham Flirted with Nigel Farage’s Voters
Andy Burnham, the newly-installed UK Prime Minister, has made overtures to Nigel Farage's voters by promising not to 'out-Reform Reform'. He has attacked the Whitehall 'blob', backed British industry, and proposed a coastal minister. Burnham has also praised Farage's comm…
Thames Water investors offer a 'golden share' in a bid to head off nationalisation, after Andy Burnham's call for greater public control. The investors have proposed a £10bn rescue deal, including a commitment not to take a dividend for 10 years.
Andy Burnham, the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has appointed his first ministers in the cabinet. A big surprise is in the Ministry of Finance, where former Defense Minister John Healey will take over as Chancellor of the Exchequer. Healey had left the cabinet…
Andy Burnham has appointed his first cabinet, with the new prime minister rewarding those who have been loyal to his takeover efforts. He had promised to pick his top team from all wings of the party in an effort to show he is trying to run a more inclusive administration.
Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to scrap the UK's proposed digital ID scheme, which would have required all residents to hold a digital identity. The decision has been welcomed by civil liberties campaigners, but some have expressed disappoin…
Andy Burnham has become the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade, replacing Keir Starmer. Burnham, the former mayor of Manchester, won the support of 379 Labour MPs and most trade unions to secure the leadership of the party.
Switch in UK prime minister comes amid growing voter scepticism
UK soon-to-be Prime Minister Andy Burnham has vowed to 'bring back hope' to the country as he succeeds to Keir Starmer. His biggest challenge will be to convince voters to trust Labour can bring stability to the country.