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Inflation is heating up but don't expect another crisis
Rising living costs could heap pressure on PM Andy Burnham though it depends what happens in the coming months.
August 19, 2026UK PM Burnham exchanged messages with White House imposter
Downing Street has declined to comment on the security breach, first reported by Politico.
August 17, 2026I survived two years as prime minister in a hit new game - then my cabinet deserted me
Mobile game No 10: Full Confidence recently ranked above Minecraft on the UK App Store paid games chart
August 15, 2026Reform UK's Nigel Farage to avoid election count against Count Binface - Reuters
Reform UK's Nigel Farage to avoid election count against Count Binface Reuters
August 14, 2026Student loan repayment rates an 'unsustainable burden', chancellor told
More than 120 MPs and peers have asked John Healey to carry out an "urgent review" of repayments.
August 5, 2026New UK PM Burnham urged to put food on a par with defence and energy - Reuters
New UK PM Burnham urged to put food on a par with defence and energy Reuters
July 29, 2026Gary Lineker among millionaires asking Andy Burnham to tax them more
A group including the former England footballer write to the new PM telling him "we can afford it".
July 23, 2026UK's Burnham targets cheaper bus fares in cost-of-living drive - Reuters
UK's Burnham targets cheaper bus fares in cost-of-living drive Reuters
July 22, 2026Murdered ex-UK minister Widdecombe was struck with hammer 21 times, London court told - Reuters
Murdered ex-UK minister Widdecombe was struck with hammer 21 times, London court told Reuters
July 21, 2026AI minister role boosted but tech department axed in Burnham shake-up
Kanishka Narayan will attend cabinet - but no longer have the leadership of a technology secretary.
July 21, 2026Key ministers in new UK leader Burnham's cabinet - Reuters
Key ministers in new UK leader Burnham's cabinet Reuters
July 20, 2026John Healey becomes chancellor weeks after shock resignation from defence job
The former defence secretary is seen as a safe pair of hands - and is now in charge of the government's finances.
July 20, 2026Burnham has big ideas - but what will they cost?
Every tricky decision and trade off is being watched by the country and the markets at the same time
July 20, 2026Next UK prime minister Andy Burnham drops digital ID scheme - Reuters
Next UK prime minister Andy Burnham drops digital ID scheme Reuters
July 18, 2026Outgoing UK PM Starmer given France's top honour by President Macron - Reuters
Outgoing UK PM Starmer given France's top honour by President Macron Reuters
July 14, 2026UK Farage's election gamble could see him face one challenger — Count Binface - Reuters
UK Farage's election gamble could see him face one challenger — Count Binface Reuters
July 8, 2026UK's Farage to make statement on his future on Tuesday - Reuters
UK's Farage to make statement on his future on Tuesday Reuters
July 7, 2026Outgoing UK PM Starmer says successor cannot spend less time on foreign affairs - Reuters
Outgoing UK PM Starmer says successor cannot spend less time on foreign affairs Reuters
July 4, 2026Burnham says there is some room for movement on tax
But the likely next PM says he will stick to Labour's pledges to not raise VAT, income tax or national insurance.
July 3, 2026UK's Starmer apologises over forced adoptions, decries a 'stain on our history' - Reuters
UK's Starmer apologises over forced adoptions, decries a 'stain on our history' Reuters
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Inflation is heating up but don't expect another crisis
The fallout from the war in Iran cranked up the heat on households last month as energy bills rose - how uncomfortable could inflation get from here? The first thing to remember is that a small amoun
Burnham exchanged messages with person posing as Trump's chief of staff
Messages were reportedly exchanged between UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham (left) and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with a person posing as the
I survived two years as prime minister in a hit new game - then my cabinet deserted me
Players in the prime minister simulator No 10: Full Confidence must balance the moods of factions including their cabinet and the media A mobile game made by a developer in Manchester has recently be
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Student loan repayment rates an 'unsustainable burden', chancellor told
More than 120 MPs and peers have asked the chancellor to carry out an "urgent review" of the student loan repayment system. An open letter coordinated by the campaign group Rethink Repayment says the
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Gary Lineker among millionaires asking Andy Burnham to tax them more
(left to right) Gary Lineker, Val McDermid and Gary Stevenson are some of the signatories asking to be taxed more. Millionaires including former footballer Gary Lineker and music producer Brian Eno h
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AI minister role boosted but tech department axed in Burnham shake-up
The UK's new AI minister has already represented the sector at global tech conferences The AI Minister, Kanishka Narayan, will be given a seat at the top table of government but the Department for Sc
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Burnham has big ideas - but what will they cost?
Up until this point, the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has described his policy changes with a broad brush. From today, he faces the constraints, trade offs, and realities of high national office.
John Healey becomes chancellor weeks after shock resignation from defence job
John Healey - who has been announced as Andy Burnham's Chancellor of the Exchequer - is seen as the ultimate safe pair of hands. Which made the 66-year-old's resignation as Sir Keir Starmer's defence
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Burnham says there is some room for movement on tax
Andy Burnham, who is widely expected to take over as prime minister later this month, has said there is "some room" for movement on tax. In an interview with LBC, Burnham suggested business rates on
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