Burnham must face down unions over donation cap
Andy Burnham has dropped support for a political donation cap after union opposition, prompting calls to back Stella Creasy's amendment and address the influence of big donors and organised interests.
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Nepal-Tibet flood and Carney-Trump clash in Guardian Weekly
The 4 September Guardian Weekly covers the Nepal-Tibet flood disaster with over 1,000 dead, plus Mark Carney's confrontation with Trump and more.
Democrats feud after centrists back GOP in House rule vote
Two centrist Democrats, Jared Golden and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, sided with Republicans on a procedural House vote, prompting a formal party discipline review.
New plan revealed for historic Stockport library
Stockport Central Library, shut since May 2025, is set to become the new home of Stockport Music Service, according to a Freedom of Information request by Reform councillor Shaun Regan.
Minister vows to engage as Plaid Cymru pushes for police devolution
Welsh Secretary Stephen Kinnock pledged the Government will 'engage on the future of devolution' as Plaid Cymru leaders call for policing powers in Cardiff Bay.
Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz 'TRUMP STRAIT'
Donald Trump proposed renaming the Strait of Hormuz “TRUMP STRAIT” in a Truth Social post after claiming it is now under US control.
Burnham faces first PMQs grilled on tax rises
New PM Andy Burnham faced his first PMQs, answering questions on tax rises, spending cuts, and defence after his lengthy opening statement.
Trump's deference to Putin: asset or alignment?
Donald Trump's actions align closely with Kremlin interests, prompting debate over whether he is a Russian asset, says journalist Luke Harding.
Paul Keating fights fading light as he seeks to enshrine legacy
Former PM Paul Keating, in a new biography, discusses meeting the Queen, Trump's aims, and why his vision for Australia will never fade.
Burnham clashes with Badenoch at first PMQs
PM pressed on borrowing costs and spending at first PMQs. Burnham stressed need to cut welfare and offered to work with Tories.
Sweden defends strict post-Brexit removals of Britons
Sweden's migration minister defends the removal of British citizens who applied late to stay after Brexit, citing the European Commission's backing, amid criticism over cases like Joyce Thomas's.
Bank cards to be accepted as voter ID in UK elections
The Government will allow UK-authorised in-date bank cards as voter ID, after research found 2-4% of adults lack accepted identification.
Burnham refuses to rule out tax rises in first PMQs grilling
Andy Burnham refused to rule out tax rises in the upcoming budget as he was accused of being a “people-pleaser” and not a leader in his first PMQs.
Trump nominates Hung Cao as navy secretary amid Iran attacks
Donald Trump has nominated acting navy secretary Hung Cao for the permanent role, citing his military record, as the navy faces strain from the Iran war and new attacks on US bases.
Conscription age limits as Putin makes fresh threats to UK
Russian President Vladimir Putin has made new threats against Britain after the UK supplied Storm Shadow blueprints to Ukraine, raising questions about conscription age limits.
Everton Fans' Forum demand answers after Balogun collapse
Everton Fans' Forum issues angry statement after £40m Folarin Balogun move collapses, leaving squad 'dangerously short' with one recognised striker.
Swinney: no compulsory redundancies in SNP public sector plan
John Swinney insists there will be no compulsory redundancies as the SNP plans to cut health boards and merge quangos to plug a £5bn blackhole by 2030.
Jenrick calls Burnham 'Keir Starmer 2.0' in GB News rant
Reform UK's Robert Jenrick has labelled Prime Minister Andy Burnham "Keir Starmer 2.0" after his first Commons address, saying it was "more of the same".
Holborn by-election set for later this year after Starmer exit
A by-election to replace Sir Keir Starmer as MP for Holborn & St Pancras is set to be held later this year, with Labour’s NEC setting a tight timetable for selecting his successor.
Scott Trust board members and 2021 governance review conclusions
The Scott Trust has published the conclusions of its 2021 governance review alongside profiles of its board members, including chair Ole Jacob Sunde and editor-in-chief Katharine Viner.
Farage accused of breaking Commons rules in first day back as MP
Nigel Farage has been accused of breaking parliamentary rules on his first day back as an MP after filming on the roof of the Houses of Parliament without authorisation.
Brits rage as Andy Burnham set for first PMQs today
Andy Burnham faces his first PMQs on Wednesday after a 125-question Commons session on Tuesday, with Brits questioning the point of another marathon of questions.
Burnham faces Badenoch at first PMQs as PM
Andy Burnham faces Kemi Badenoch at his first PMQs as PM, days after answering 125 questions in a marathon Commons session without notes.
Burnham Hit by Five-Word Warning After Commons Debut
Andy Burnham faced a five-word warning from Kevin Hollinrake on BBC Breakfast after his first Commons speech as PM, vowing devolution.
Lord Blunkett regrets not doing more for Hillsborough families
Lord Blunkett says he 'deeply' regrets not doing more for Hillsborough families while Home Secretary, and that the Hillsborough Law could have come much sooner.
Off-grid couple granted more time with children in Italy
A British-Australian couple will gradually spend more time with their three children after a court approved a staged reunification process overseen by social services.
Milei to Deliver National Broadcast on Falklands as Trump Review Looms
Argentine President Javier Milei will deliver a national broadcast on the Falkland Islands on Thursday, days after US President Donald Trump said he was reviewing American support for Britain's claim.
AfD poised for Saxony-Anhalt win as citizenship anniversary nears
As John Kampfner marks five years of German citizenship, the far-right AfD is expected to win Saxony-Anhalt's election, threatening a historic first since the Nazis.
Milei announces Falklands national broadcast after Trump hint
Argentine president Javier Milei will address the Falklands in a national broadcast Thursday, a day after Trump hinted at reviewing US support for Britain's claim.
Putin's chilling two-word reply on Russia striking UK sites
Vladimir Putin responded to a question on possible Russian strikes on British military sites with a two-word answer: 'military secret'. The response follows UK approval of Storm Shadow blueprints for Ukraine.
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