The UK will pursue faster and more ambitious ties with the EU under Andy Burnham’s government, according to new chief post-Brexit negotiator Hamish Falconer.
New Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has sworn in a significantly restructured cabinet, abolishing key portfolios like transport infrastructure and cost of living, and trimming the cabinet size to signal efficiency and a new direction focused on working people and cost-of-living pressures.
Ben Carroll unveiled a new Victorian cabinet after taking Labor leadership, adding an AI ministry led by Anthony Carbines and reshuffling roles among ministers.
Andy Burnham, the new UK Prime Minister, has appointed several prominent critics of his predecessor, Keir Starmer, to key cabinet positions. This move comes despite Burnham's pledge to end factionalism within the Labour Party, rewarding figures like Anas Sarwar, Ed Miliband, John Healey, and Wes Streeting for their past challenges to Starmer's leadership.
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, after winning Labour leadership unopposed, announced a "cost of living government." His initial policies include removing 5% VAT from electricity bills until April and capping single bus fares in England (outside London) at £2 from January 2025.
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, following Keir Starmer's resignation, has prioritized the cost of living, announcing a 5% VAT removal from electricity bills and capping bus fares at £2 in England outside London. These measures, funded by scrapping the digital ID program and reallocating climate finance, highlight the fiscal challenges of high public debt and ambitious spending plans.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces mounting pressure to detail how he will fund key policy pledges, including removing VAT from electricity bills, increasing defence spending, and accelerating a national care service. His new government prioritizes easing the cost of living but must navigate fiscal constraints and internal party disquiet.
Andy Burnham has become Prime Minister, realizing a long-held ambition. This piece explores the challenges he can expect in No 10, from living arrangements to international relations, with insights from former press secretary Paul Harrison and senior political correspondent Peter Walker on his first speech and new cabinet.
UK PM Andy Burnham made a surprise appointment, naming John Healey as Chancellor. The US imposed 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, citing trade discrimination. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warned of geopolitical risks, while vessel traffic in the Strait of Hormuz declined amid US-Iran tensions.
Andy Burnham, newly elected Prime Minister, outlines policy shifts including decentralization of power, increased public control over water and energy sectors, and more council housing, while maintaining Labour's pledge not to raise main tax rates. His cabinet includes John Healey as Chancellor, Louise Haigh as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, and Ed Miliband as Foreign Secretary.
Online networks are reportedly 'gamifying' violence and encouraging self-harm, targeting children in games like Roblox and Minecraft, with cases globally. Meanwhile, Iran declares 'full-scale war' with the US, and Andy Burnham becomes the UK's new prime minister, pledging to end rough sleeping.
D K Shivakumar took oath as the 24th CM of Karnataka, with G Parameshwara as deputy CM. The new cabinet balances caste and regional dynamics, focusing on youth welfare with initiatives like free bus passes and a private job portal. No women were inducted in the initial phase.
Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced a new minority government on Wednesday, formed after months of talks following inconclusive elections. The government includes 21 ministers, with women outnumbering men for the first time in the country's history. Lars Lokke Rasmussen will continue as foreign minister.
John Swinney is expected to name Jenny Gilruth as Scotland's Deputy First Minister as he reshapes the SNP Cabinet following the recent Scottish Parliament election. Gilruth, currently Education Secretary, was seen arriving at Bute House. Swinney, sworn in for his second term, aims to address the cost-of-living crisis and NHS reform.
Kerala's new UDF Cabinet oath ceremony sparked a political row after 'Vande Mataram' was recited in full. CPI(M) criticized the move, citing religious references and secularism concerns, while BJP accused CPI(M) of insulting the national song and appeasing vote banks. A similar controversy occurred in Tamil Nadu over song sequencing.
John Swinney has been re-appointed as First Minister of Scotland after winning a vote in the Scottish Parliament. His appointment, supported by a pro-independence majority, will be rubber-stamped by the King.
Kerala CM-designate V D Satheesan announced the new cabinet ministers who will be sworn in on Monday. Prominent inclusions are Ramesh Chennithala and K. Muraleedharan. The Indian Union Muslim League also finalized five ministerial positions.
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay has allocated portfolios to his new cabinet, retaining key departments like home and police. His party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), secured a landmark victory in the 2026 Assembly elections.
Former Hungarian PM Viktor Orban defends his 16-year government's achievements, citing job creation, economic growth, and social benefits, amid the new liberal cabinet's claims of inherited decline.
