Burnham Eyes Snap Election as Farage and Tories Prepare
Andy Burnham's early actions in No 10 suggest a snap election is being plotted, with Reform and the Conservatives sharpening their attacks.
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Trump Imposes Global 10% Tariff After Supreme Court Ruling
Donald Trump announces global 10% tariff using rarely-used trade law after Supreme Court strikes down his emergency powers tariffs.
Paris Bans Public Drinking as Heatwave Causes Cardiac Arrest Surge
Paris bans public drinking during heatwave after cardiac arrests surge four-fold; weak beer in moderation may help.
Burnham rules out early election in first BBC interview
Andy Burnham's first major interview as PM sparks fury after he rules out an early general election, with BBC viewers flooding complaints on social media.
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GB News Interrupts for Record Migrant Dinghy Update
GB News interrupted programming to report the largest ever 'mega-dinghy' carrying 165 illegal migrants landed in the UK, a setback for PM Andy Burnham.
Burnham told Swinney independence off limits in meeting
Prime Minister Andy Burnham told First Minister John Swinney Scottish independence was 'off limits' during their first in-person meeting on Thursday, according to Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander.
Swinney: US tariff removal on Scotch whisky a 'significant benefit'
John Swinney says the lifting of the 10% US tariff on Scotch whisky will bring a 'significant benefit' to Scottish producers, though other UK goods face new tariffs.
Swinney and Burnham must put differences aside for Scotland
John Swinney and Andy Burnham disagree on IndyRef2, but their parties share common ground. Their first meeting can start a new era of cooperation for Scotland's benefit.
Burnham thanks Glasgow for saving Commonwealth Games
Andy Burnham has thanked Glasgow for hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games after Victoria withdrew, wishing athletes from all four home nations good luck.
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Burnham tells Swinney indyref2 off limits for Labour
Andy Burnham has told First Minister John Swinney that a second independence referendum is off limits for his Labour Government during their first meeting in Glasgow.
Peace in Europe Will Come by Standing Together, Hoyle Tells US
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle stresses unity with the US amid Ukraine war and transatlantic tensions during Washington visit hosted by Mike Johnson.
PM Burnham to 'engage' on devolution to Scotland
John Swinney said new PM Andy Burnham will engage on further devolution after a constructive first meeting in Glasgow, though they disagree on independence.
Hackney Council accused of 'inciting antisemitism' over de-twinning
Green-led Hackney Council moves to end 56-year twinning with Haifa, sparking backlash over claims it will stoke division and incite hatred against Jews.
Small boat Channel crossings continue for second day
Migrants arrived in the UK after crossing the Channel for a second day since Andy Burnham became Prime Minister, with 172 people making the journey on Wednesday.
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BBC's Funding Crisis: Alternatives to Licence Fee
Media critic Mark Lawson discusses with Nosheen Iqbal why even the BBC director general has lost faith in the current licence fee model, and explores funding options.
Europe Ignores Badenoch at Its Peril, Warns Commentator
Kemi Badenoch's commitment to leaving the ECHR could wreck post-Brexit treaties, from the Good Friday agreement to the Gibraltar deal, warns Simon Nixon.
Carmakers Lobbied UK to Revoke 2035 Petrol and Diesel Ban
Major carmakers including BMW, Ford, Nissan and Toyota lobbied the UK government to revoke the 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars, documents reveal.
Ukraine 'priority' for Ireland during EU presidency
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said it was important to visit Ukraine early in Ireland's EU presidency as a demonstration of solidarity, calling Ukraine a 'priority'.
Fact check: Heatwave, safety warning, and PM claims
Full Fact debunks claims about the UK's hottest day, a fake Glasgow safety warning, and Andy Burnham's eligibility to be Prime Minister.
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Rayner refuses to return £17,000 severance package
Angela Rayner insists she will not give back the £17,000 severance payout she received after resigning as House Secretary, despite returning to the role this week.
Rotheram tells Burnham 'not Manchester again' over No 10 North
Liverpool Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram warned PM Andy Burnham that Manchester cannot be his sole focus when moving power out of Westminster, saying he'd prefer No 10 North in Liverpool.
Badenoch: Burnham must rule out tax rises for spending spree
Kemi Badenoch will challenge Andy Burnham to rule out tax rises to pay for his spending spree, criticising his cost-of-living measures as insufficient.
Mykhailo Drapatyi becomes Ukraine's new top commander
Mykhailo Drapatyi takes over as Ukraine's top military commander, vowing to continue long-range strikes against Russia, as Zelenskyy seeks to resolve the fallout from sacking defence minister Fedorov.
Canada cancels bridge ceremony after Trump tariff threat
Canada cancels joint ribbon-cutting ceremony for Gordie Howe International Bridge after Trump announces 50% tariff on Canadian goods, escalating trade tensions.
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Swinney urges Team Scotland to compete with pride and passion
First Minister John Swinney urged Scottish athletes to compete with pride and passion as Glasgow hosts the Commonwealth Games starting Thursday, with King Charles and Queen Camilla attending the opening ceremony.
Brexit critic Verhofstadt turns on EU weakness over Iran
Guy Verhofstadt, a prominent pro-European and Brexit critic, accused the EU of lacking leadership and appeasing Iran's regime, calling for a reset in policy.
First migrant Channel crossings since Burnham PM
Migrants have attempted to cross the English Channel for the first time since Andy Burnham became Prime Minister, with several boats arriving in Dover on Wednesday.
First small boat migrants arrive under PM Andy Burnham
About 100 migrants crossed the Channel on Wednesday, the first since Andy Burnham became PM. Reform UK warns numbers could surge.
UK inflation falls to 2.6% in June as food and fuel ease
UK inflation fell to 2.6% in June, down from 2.8% in May, driven by lower food, clothing, fuel and bus costs, despite rises in air fares and computer equipment.
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Glasgow 'ready' for Commonwealth Games, says Swinney
First Minister John Swinney says Glasgow is ready to host the Commonwealth Games despite ambitious renovation work in the city, as the tournament begins this week.
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