An estimated 72,000 migrants crossed into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco last week before most returned home, with at least 88 deaths reported and right-wing figures seizing on the images to push hardline anti-immigration policies.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has defended her party's decision to allow former neo-Nazi Joshua Bonehill-Paine to stand as a councillor in Somerset, citing his rehabilitation and counter-extremism work, drawing sharp criticism from his former target, Luciana Berger.
Andy Burnham's intervention modifies the UK's prison early release scheme, excluding those convicted of rape, serious child sexual offenses, and grooming, reducing the number of early releases from 6,000 to 5,000 over 10 months.
Nigel Farage admitted discussing a return to lead Reform UK months before the 2024 general election, contradicting previous claims he was not involved in politics when he received a £5m gift. This admission reopens questions about the gift's nature and triggers renewed investigations into his conduct.
Reform UK's deputy leader, Richard Tice, is under investigation by parliament's standards watchdog for a potential undeclared interest related to a debate on UK democracy and Israeli influence. This adds to ongoing scrutiny of Reform UK, including probes into leader Nigel Farage and party funding.
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledges £340m to eradicate rough sleeping in England, despite past failures and record-high numbers. Charities welcome the move but express skepticism, emphasizing the need for collaborative services and permanent housing solutions like Housing First.
Andy Burnham, in his first week as Prime Minister, capped bus fares at £2 across England, a move reminiscent of Ken Livingstone's 'Fares Fair' scheme. This and the 'No 10 North' plan highlight Burnham's focus on practical, localized policies and decentralization, which he believes will drive economic growth, contrasting with Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch's critique of them as "small answers to big problems."
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has paused an early release scheme for 6,000 prisoners, including serious offenders, after an outcry from crime victims and warnings from probation officers. An urgent review will assess risks before any releases proceed.
Charities criticize UK PM Andy Burnham's plan to fund cheaper bus fares by converting international climate grants into repayable loans, arguing it will burden global south countries with debt and undermine the UK's global standing.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a nationwide £2 cap on single bus fares in England and a VAT cut on domestic electricity bills, effective from October. These measures, aimed at tackling the cost of living, are funded by reallocating over £500m, including switching international climate finance to loans, drawing criticism from NGOs.
Manchester City, Chelsea, and Tottenham have made significant summer signings, while Liverpool focuses on player retention under new management. Chelsea faces financial scrutiny after reporting a substantial loss amidst heavy spending, as clubs prepare for pre-season tours and cup qualifiers.
UK citizens across various demographics share their expectations for the next Prime Minister, emphasizing honesty, integrity, and courage. Key demands include addressing the cost of living crisis, climate change, improving public services like the NHS and social care, reforming housing, and adopting a fairer, more compassionate approach to governance and international affairs.
Prime minister Andy Burnham announced a review of plans to release approximately 6,000 offenders, including killers and rapists, early from jail in September. The decision follows a backlash from victims' families and campaigners, who raised concerns about public safety and the impact on victims, despite the policy aiming to address prison overcrowding.
Andy Burnham has appointed John Healey as UK Chancellor, an unexpected choice seen as a safe pair of hands to unite the Labour Party and manage the economy. Healey faces the challenge of funding Burnham's policy promises, including higher defence spending and public control of utilities, without raising key taxes or breaching borrowing rules.
Andy Burnham has established a new Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, led by Louise Haigh, consolidating parts of the Cabinet Office, Treasury, and housing ministry. This move aims to make No 10 North in Manchester the "dominant driver of the UK’s economy" and shift power from London.
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, largely unknown in Brussels, prepares for an EU-UK summit. He inherits a "reset agenda" aiming to ease trade barriers, link emissions systems, and establish a youth exchange, while navigating familiar Brexit dilemmas and his stated desire to rejoin the EU in his lifetime.
Andy Burnham, Britain's new prime minister, is largely unknown in Brussels but is set to lead an EU-UK summit this autumn, inheriting Keir Starmer's reset agenda. Key issues include trade barriers, a youth exchange scheme, and defence cooperation, with his Brexit stance creating both hope and caution.
Andy Burnham has entered 10 Downing Street as the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade, receiving warm congratulations from world leaders like Macron, Merz, von der Leyen, Meloni, Trump, Zelenskyy, and Albanese. However, international media largely focused on the immense challenges he faces, including economic instability and fiscal constraints.
Andy Burnham has become the UK's new Prime Minister, pledging a "circuit breaker" moment for Britain and announcing immediate measures to address the cost of living crisis. He appointed John Healey as Chancellor and outlined plans for economic transformation and re-industrialisation.
Andy Burnham, the UK's new Prime Minister, delivered his first speech acknowledging past political failures and promising a "circuit breaker" for Britain. He outlined a 10-year plan, pledged to end rough sleeping, and aimed to restore hope, emphasizing stability and collaborative politics.
Andy Burnham has become the UK's sixth prime minister in a decade, appointing John Healey as Chancellor and outlining plans to cut energy bills and bus fares. He aims to repair Thatcher-era damage, invest in infrastructure, and address the cost of living, while facing market jitters over borrowing.
Newly appointed Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to end long-term rough sleeping across the UK, announcing an additional £340m over three years for homelessness strategies. The move, welcomed by campaigners but met with skepticism by critics, aims to replicate successful schemes from his time as Greater Manchester mayor.
Andy Burnham, the incoming Prime Minister, surprised many by appointing John Healey as Chancellor, despite intense lobbying for other candidates like Ed Miliband, Shabana Mahmood, and Rachel Reeves. Healey's selection signals a focus on borrowing rules, re-industrialisation, devolution, and increased defence spending, potentially through "defence bonds."
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is adopting a cautious approach to economic policy, aiming to balance bold change with fiscal stability to avoid market jitters. His team emphasizes learning from past mistakes, appointing experienced figures like John Healey as Chancellor, and focusing on targeted announcements rather than 'big bang' policies.
