Rayner urged to hand back £17k payoff after Cabinet return
Angela Rayner is under pressure to repay a £16,876 golden handshake after being reappointed Housing Secretary by Andy Burnham, 10 months after resigning over a tax row.
Category : Whitehall
Chinese, Philippine personnel clash in South China Sea
Chinese and Philippine personnel clashed in the South China Sea on 20 July, leaving a Philippine sailor seriously injured after being struck with a wooden baton.
Burnham creates Office of Prime Minister and Cabinet
Andy Burnham has created a new Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, led by Louise Haigh, merging parts of the Cabinet Office, Treasury and housing ministry to drive UK economy.
Rangers slam SFA over Hampden shame game report omissions
Rangers have criticised the SFA after being charged over the Scottish Cup shame game, claiming the independent report omitted significant information about the allocation of 8,000 tickets to Celtic.
Burnham's Cabinet Reshuffle Sparks North-South Divide
Andy Burnham's new Cabinet is the least London-centric in history, with Greater Manchester gaining five MPs and London only two, sparking fears of a north-south divide.
Susanna Reid Tells Co-Star Viewers Don't Care
Susanna Reid interrupts Ed Balls during Good Morning Britain, stating viewers don't care about factionalism. She steers focus to Andy Burnham's VAT cut pledge.
Trump Wishes Burnham 'Good Luck', Pledges US Help
Donald Trump called Andy Burnham within an hour of him becoming PM, praised him, and offered US support, signaling a fresh start in UK-US relations after tensions with Starmer.
UK-US Travel Warning for Bahrain Amid Iran Tensions
The UK Foreign Office and US Embassy warn Britons to remain vigilant in Bahrain due to potential Iranian attacks. Airspace may close at short notice, flights can change or stop suddenly, and borders can close.
Sir Chris Bryant Named Northern Ireland Secretary
Sir Chris Bryant has been appointed Northern Ireland Secretary by Prime Minister Andy Burnham, replacing Hilary Benn who stepped down after two years in the role.
UEFA Chief Snubs World Cup Final in FIFA Protest
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin boycotted the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, protesting FIFA's decision to overturn Folarin Balogun's red card suspension amid strained relations.
Benn Leaves NI Role, Pledges Support for New PM Burnham
Hilary Benn steps down as Northern Ireland secretary after two years, vowing to support new Prime Minister Andy Burnham from the backbenches. DUP leader Gavin Robinson pays tribute to him as an 'honourable man'.
Tuchel's Outdated English Style: Let Players Take Risks
Thomas Tuchel's physical approach failed England at the World Cup; he must embrace ball players and risk-taking to succeed, analysts argue.
Ofcom Won't Investigate GB News Over 'No Riot' Claim
Ofcom will not investigate GB News after presenter Bev Turner claimed there was no riot in Belfast, despite 446 complaints. The regulator said her comments were personal views and challenged by a guest.
Andy Burnham: First Northern PM in Decades
Andy Burnham becomes the first Prime Minister from the north of England in decades, sworn in on July 20. Here's a look at previous northern PMs, including Margaret Thatcher, Harold Wilson, and others.
Burnham's Downing Street Speech: Two Julys Compared
Andy Burnham's first speech as PM in July 2026 contrasted sharply with Keir Starmer's start in 2024, focusing on unity and tax cuts rather than austerity and pain.
Primrose Hill Roof Terrace Row Over Privacy
Residents in posh Primrose Hill fear being watched from a roof terrace built without permission. One daughter was left in tears after being seen in the shower.
Starmer Resigns as UK PM After 745 Days; Burnham In
Sir Keir Starmer resigned as prime minister on July 20, 2026, after 745 days in office, following a loss of confidence from Labour MPs. Andy Burnham succeeds him, promising a 'reset of priorities'.
Keir Starmer's Final Speech as PM: 'I Go Proud'
In his resignation speech, Sir Keir Starmer expressed pride in his achievements, highlighted economic and public service improvements, and pledged full support for incoming PM Andy Burnham.
Andy Burnham's farewell: 'Take Manchesterism to country'
Andy Burnham writes an exclusive letter to the Manchester Evening News, reflecting on his decade as Mayor, supporting Bev Craig as successor, and pledging to create a 'Number 10 North' to shift power from Westminster.
Sky News interrupted: Iran leader calls Trump signature 'worthless'
Sky News broke into programming as Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei declared Donald Trump's signature on the ceasefire memorandum 'worthless and invalid', escalating conflict in the Gulf.
FIFA Broke Own Rule in World Cup Final Half-Time Show
FIFA violated IFAB rules during the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, with a half-time interval lasting 27 minutes instead of the permitted 15 minutes due to a show by Chris Martin.
Six Teams Already Qualified for 2030 World Cup
Six nations will automatically qualify for the 2030 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay, with special exemptions for the South American centenary hosts.
Andy Burnham's 10 Major Challenges as He Enters No10
Andy Burnham faces key moments, thorny issues, and headaches left from the old regime as he becomes Prime Minister, including Cabinet announcements, cost of living, Thames Water, and more.
Whistleblowing Cases Double in Four Years in UK Civil Service
Whistleblowing cases in UK government departments nearly doubled from 245 in 2020-21 to 443 in 2024-25, with 93 cases of wrongdoing identified last year, according to Cabinet Office figures.
Burnham vows to scrap Starmer's digital ID scheme
Incoming PM Andy Burnham will scrap Keir Starmer's £1.8bn Digital ID programme, redirecting funds to cost-of-living support and devolving power from Whitehall.
Wales Live Blog: July 19 News, Weather, Traffic
Latest news from Wales on Sunday, July 19, including weather and traffic updates. Stay informed with WalesOnline's live blog.
Whitehall 'blob' swells as taxpayers fund Labour apparatchiks
Taxpayers are funding a 'bloated' Whitehall as the number of Labour special advisers and civil servants surges, with welfare spending forecast to hit £408.6bn by 2030-31.
Burnham's Anti-Thatcher Plan Will Weaken Britain
Andy Burnham, set to become PM, aims to reverse Margaret Thatcher's legacy. Critics warn this will expand the state, increase spending, and return Britain to economic decline.
Lib Dems Urge FA and Uefa to Quit Fifa Over World Cup Issues
The Liberal Democrats have called on the FA and Uefa to leave Fifa, accusing the body of being 'corrupt beyond repair' over high ticket prices and Trump-influenced suspension reversal.
Trump Slams Tuchel, World Cup Winner Denied Entry, Arsenal Blow
Donald Trump criticizes Thomas Tuchel's tactics; Spain's World Cup winner Joan Capdevila denied US entry; Arsenal's William Saliba likely to miss final due to injury.
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