Burnham Overhauls Cabinet, Rayner Returns as Housing Secretary
New PM Andy Burnham removes most of Starmer's cabinet, appoints Angela Rayner as Housing Secretary and John Healey as Chancellor, with only three ministers retaining their jobs.
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Andy Burnham Promises 'Breathing Room' on Cost of Living in First Speech
Andy Burnham will enter Downing Street vowing to tackle the cost of living crisis, urging honesty about challenges and pledging stable, responsible politics after seven PMs in a decade.
Lucy Powell Backs Andy Burnham's Vision for Labour and UK
Labour Deputy Leader Lucy Powell endorses Andy Burnham's plan to shift power from Westminster, rewiring the economy and bringing essential services under public control to benefit ordinary people.
Andy Burnham Finalises Plans for Government Ahead of PM Role
Andy Burnham will become prime minister on Monday after being confirmed as Labour leader. He is finalising cabinet choices and moving into Downing Street over the weekend.
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Starmer: UK Support for Ukraine Will Not Waver Under New PM
Outgoing PM Keir Starmer, on his final visit to Kyiv, assured President Zelensky that British support for Ukraine will continue under the next prime minister, announcing €300 million for Gripen jets.
Wales' devolution lessons for Andy Burnham: avoid these pitfalls
Wales' devolution offers key lessons: devolve tools not just responsibilities, accept costs, respect national differences, and safeguard against abolition without consent.
Covid PPE procurement saw 'vast' £10 billion waste, inquiry finds
The UK wasted nearly £10 billion on PPE during the pandemic, with a 'VIP lane' for politically connected offers undermining public trust, the Covid inquiry found.
Zelenskyy Replaces PM, Flags Law Enforcement Overhaul
Yulia Svyrydenko steps down as Ukraine's PM, tipped to become US ambassador. Zelenskyy announces law enforcement changes as drone strikes hit Russia and Azov shipping is suspended.
Arsenal's Title Triumph Could Be Key to Blunting PSG in Champions League Final
Arsenal's Premier League title win could help them overcome PSG in the Champions League final, as Mikel Arteta's side play without fear in Budapest.
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Starmer Under Pressure From Cabinet to Recognise Palestine as Gaza Crisis Worsens
Keir Starmer faces cabinet pressure to recognise Palestine amid Gaza crisis, with ministers urging immediate action as humanitarian situation worsens.
SNP Set For Fifth Term As Scottish Opposition Splinters
SNP expected to win fifth term as Scottish opposition splinters; John Swinney to remain first minister.
Scottish Lib Dems Demand Parliament Recall Over Ferry Crisis
Scottish Lib Dems demand Holyrood recall over ferry crisis; eight CalMac vessels out of service; party leaders blame SNP mismanagement.
FA Backs WSL Academy Sides for Third Tier from 2027
FA backs WSL academy sides joining third tier from 2027 despite backlash from lower-league clubs.
King and Queen Tour Titanic Quarter During Northern Ireland Visit
King Charles and Queen Camilla tour Titanic Quarter in Belfast, meeting performers for the all-Ireland Fleadh festival, the world's largest traditional Irish music event.
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Aston Villa Crush Nottingham Forest 4-0 to Reach Europa League Final
Aston Villa beat Nottingham Forest 4-0 to reach the Europa League final, with John McGinn scoring twice. They will face Freiburg in Istanbul.
World Snooker Championship to Stay at Crucible Until 2045 After Revamp Deal
World Snooker Championship secures long-term future at Crucible Theatre until 2045 with £45m revamp, adding 500 seats. Barry Hearn cites sentiment in decision.
Christian Leaders Urge MSPs to Vote Against Assisted Dying Bill
Christian leaders in Scotland urge MSPs to vote against assisted dying bill, citing risks of coercion and need for better palliative care.
No 10 'boys club' briefings to end under Burnham: Powell
Labour deputy leader Lucy Powell says Andy Burnham will end the 'boys club' culture of anonymous briefings targeting female Cabinet ministers, calling for a meritocratic and inclusive government.
Arne Slot has 'no clue' if Mohamed Salah will play for Liverpool again
Arne Slot says he has 'no clue' if Mohamed Salah will play for Liverpool again after leaving him out of the Champions League squad.
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Minnesota Teen Swaps Football and Gaming for Life as a Buddhist Lama
Jalue Dorje, a 19-year-old from Minnesota, swaps video games and football for life as a reincarnated Buddhist lama in Nepal and India.
PP and Vox Strengthen Andalucía Coalition Deal
Spain's PP and Vox have signed a coalition deal in Andalucía, including a 'national priority' policy for public benefits, bringing a national coalition closer.
Yvette Cooper plays cricket with exiled Afghan women's team
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper hosted the Afghan Refugee Women's Cricket Team at the Foreign Office for a friendly match, calling the Taliban's ban on women's sport an 'outrage'.
North Korean Women's Football Team to Travel to Seoul for Rare Match
North Korean women's football team Naegohyang FC to travel to Seoul for AFC Women's Champions League semi-final, first sports delegation visit in nearly eight years.
Five Arrested In Indigenous Protest At Brisbane Olympic Site
Five arrested as police clear Indigenous protest camp at Brisbane Olympic stadium site, despite ongoing heritage application.
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Clown Day in Peru, Colombia Violence: Top Latin America Photos
Clown Day in Peru, Colombia violence aftermath, and Cruz Azul win in Mexican soccer: top Latin America photos curated by Leslie Mazoch.
Scott McKenna: Croatia's Success a Blueprint for Scotland
Scott McKenna on his Dinamo Zagreb welcome and Scotland's World Cup hopes.
Burnham Confirms No 10 North in Manchester
Andy Burnham announces plans to establish a 'No 10 North' in Manchester, aiming to decentralise power and boost growth across all UK regions, including London.
Labour Civil War: Minister Barred from Seeing Own Papers
Immigration minister Mike Tapp still needs Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's permission to access documents relevant to his brief, sparking questions about his ability to do his job.
King Charles approves extra World Cup bank holiday for Scotland
King Charles approves a World Cup bank holiday for Scotland on 15 June 2026, the first since 1998. England may get one only if they win the tournament.
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Lebanese villagers describe life inside Israel’s ‘yellow line’
Residents of Kfarchouba describe life under Israeli occupation within the ‘yellow line’ on the Lebanon border, facing nightly raids and strict conditions.
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