Metropolitan county in North West England
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to end long-term rough sleeping in the UK on his first day in office. He has announced extra funding of 340 million pounds to back a plan that aims to provide 1,200 homes and intensive support for at least 3,000 rough sleepers over five years, building on Covid-era responses and Manchester’s local schemes.
Burnham has vowed to reform England's social care system, promising to spend political capital to address a long-running crisis. He has faced questions on funding as he outlines pledges in his early weeks as prime minister.
Multiple football figures have disclosed probable or suspected CTE linked to repeated head impacts. Reports show higher dementia and neurodegenerative risks among players, fueling debates over heading guidelines and player support. Authorities and unions are urged to strengthen concussion protocols and youth-heading rules as more cases surface.
Ryan Gosling has joined Marvel Studios to portray Johnny Blaze, Ghost Rider, in an upcoming film directed by Shawn Levy, with release planned for 2028. The announcement, made at San Diego Comic-Con, follows years of speculation and marks a rare return of Robert Downey Jr. to the MCU in a villainous role. The project repositions Marvel’s cinematic roadmap amid shifting leadership and cross-universe storytelling.
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has appointed a team aimed at delivering his cost‑of‑living plan while maintaining fiscal rules. He has dismissed Reeves, names Healey as chancellor, Miliband as foreign secretary, and Mahmood as a pivotal, market‑calming figure in the Treasury plan, with a broad reshuffle underway.
The new prime minister has begun shaping a government and policy agenda within days of taking office. Ministers are assembling a team, the National Economic Council is meeting at No 10 North, and early measures on cost of living are being rolled out. The plan faces scrutiny as lawmakers prepare a broader budget and more ambitious reforms.
Australian MP Barnaby Joyce has been defending Pauline Hanson’s European trip on ABC’s 7.30, but the interview is overshadowed by a viral moment in which Joyce yells at his dog during the broadcast. Hanson’s European itinerary includes Italy, a London CPAC appearance, and a podcast with Tommy Robinson; Joyce’s outburst follows a history of attention-catching moments.
Andy Burnham has taken up the role of prime minister, with plans to honour Labour’s 2024 manifesto while weighing a pragmatic approach to North Sea drilling. The policy debate centers on Rosebank and Jackdaw, with Green groups warning against new licences and industry voices urging reconsideration to support energy security and jobs.
New UK prime minister Andy Burnham has begun his tenure with a radical, social-media–driven approach, prioritising engagement with online audiences and influencers over traditional outlets. His early moves include energy-bill relief and a shift toward a more expansive Downing Street media presence, signaling a sharp contrast with his predecessor.
The new prime minister has pledged to fully fund the defence investment plan while pursuing growth, but faces a fragile fiscal position and questions over tax and welfare reforms as he assembles his team.
A wave of renewed warnings and policy postures from Washington and allied capitals has sharpened the calculus of the Iran crisis. The US signals readiness to escalate; Tehran pledges resistance as oil markets jitter; European and UK observers weigh political risks as next moves loom.
Andy Burnham is the only declared candidate to replace Sir Keir Starmer as Labour leader. Nominations are opening, with MPs backing Burnham. Some potential challengers are assessing their options, but a swift transition appears likely as Burnham moves toward becoming prime minister.
Andy Burnham has secured overwhelming MP backing and appears poised to become Labour's leader and prime minister, with nominations advancing and a potential coronation by mid-July. Al Carns has ruled himself out, leaving Burnham as the sole declared candidate as nominations continue and a parliamentary hustings looms.
A series of proposals around council tax, stamp duty and land value tax are attracting attention as policymakers consider how to reform property taxation. The debate spans mansion taxes in Scotland, and broader reforms that could affect ownership costs and mobility.
A wave of commentary and policy proposals surrounding UK Prime Minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham is pushing for a radical economic and housing strategy. The debate centers on restoring aid targets, reforming tax, and expanding social housing, while markets monitor mortgage pricing and fiscal discipline.
Andy Burnham has presented a ten-year plan to rebalance power in Britain, promising a No10 North in Manchester, the biggest council house-building programme since the post‑war era, greater local control of utilities and devolution of employment support while pledging to stick to Labour’s 2024 manifesto and current fiscal rules. He is widely expected to become prime minister on July 20.
A tech-backed analysis has found that bars and breweries saw an 8% revenue uptick during the World Cup group stage, driven by late-night demand. Host cities outperformed the national average, with notable spikes in Boston, Philadelphia, Seattle, and the New York metro. Non-alcoholic drinks and food orders also rose as chains rolled out promotions.
Across multiple reports, football clubs reveal major stadium developments: Swansea City intends to buy Swansea.com Stadium from the council to safeguard the club’s future, while Manchester United advances a 100,000-seat stadium plan near Old Trafford as part of a broader Trafford Wharfside development. The initiatives aim to spur investment, jobs and regeneration, though debt and funding are under scrutiny.
UK Labour leader-in-waiting Andy Burnham has apologised for Labour’s initial Gaza response, saying the UK must press Israel harder and consider sanctions and a ban on settlements. He reframes Labour’s position as it readies him to lead the party, while stressing accountability for war crimes and protection of civilians.
The Public Office (Accountability) Bill, known as the Hillsborough Law, has secured passage for its final Commons stages with the government insisting it will force candour from public bodies. Amendments have brought intelligence services under the duty, with a secure disclosure process to protect national security. Debates signal the law’s autumn enactment and a lasting impact on accountability.
Wildfires across England and Wales remain at very high to exceptional risk as heatwave conditions continue. North Wales declared a major incident near Conwy Mountain; firefighters are battling blazes in Conwy, Glossop, Tintwistle Moor and other sites as temperatures stay dangerously high. Authorities urge caution and continued vigilance.
The government has announced a three-year funding package to increase police presence in Jewish neighbourhoods, at synagogues, schools and community centres, following a spate of antisemitic attacks and the national terror threat level being raised to severe. The plan includes more than 500 additional officers across England and Wales, with around 386 million to London and counter-terrorism capabilities.
Counter-terrorism police have arrested twelve people across England over a potential serious threat to the UK Ijtima event in Suffolk. The event, attended by about 15,000 people, ended early as a precaution. Investigations continue with searches at multiple addresses.
Labour faces renewed pressure to pursue electoral reform as Sir Ed Davey urges Andy Burnham to move quickly. In talks at the Institute for Government, the two leaders discuss changing Britain’s voting system toward proportional representation to better reflect public support.
Burnham is preparing a Labour government and is weighing whether to bring David Miliband back into a senior role, potentially as foreign secretary, while a draft cabinet faces scrutiny over balance between left and centrist voices.
Keir Starmer faces his last Prime Minister’s Questions while preparing to hand over leadership to Andy Burnham. The day includes cabinet farewell talks, a scheduled joint appearance with Badenoch, and discussion of the Hillsborough Law as ministers mark a turning point in a turbulent transition.
The Guardian reports Burnham pledges to deliver “good growth in every postcode” through devolution and industrial policy; Bloomberg notes the economy faces major challenges, including weak growth and debt, as he is set to become prime minister. Together the coverage outlines a plan to rewire the state, with devolution and targeted investment at its core.
The OECD has forecast the UK’s GDP will slow to 0.9% in 2026, down from 1.4% last year, citing energy costs and geopolitics. It stresses the need for reforms to boost productivity and address regional disparities, as energy prices remain a risk to growth.
InStockport, after an inquest into the death of Nobby Stiles, the coroner has ruled that a brain condition linked to repeated heading a football contributed to his dementia and Alzheimer's disease. The event follows a 2020 death and long campaign by the family for accountability from football authorities.
Andy Burnham has been confirmed as Labour leader and is set to become prime minister on Monday after Keir Starmer formally resigns to the King. He has promised a "distinctively Labour" government focused on devolving power to regions, tackling social care and restoring growth in neglected places, and has already scrapped the planned national digital ID scheme.
A 20-year-old prisoner has absconded from a hospital transfer in Greater Manchester. Police are appealing for information, warning the public not to approach him as they hunt across multiple localities.
Labour figures Brock Burnham has emerged as the central challenger as Sir Keir Starmer faces a crisis of confidence in the wake of slow economic progress, rising debt and pressure on business rates reform. The party grapples with leadership questions as the next moves unfold.
Northern leaders are steering a push for investment and culture to rejuvenate the region, with Andy Burnham’s influence and a revived civic approach guiding new projects like local food festivals and arts hubs. The pieces highlight Todmorden and Ouseburn as exemplars of a broader northern renaissance in outdoor spaces, culture and community cohesion.
The Makerfield MP has been confirmed as Labour leader at a London conference and will become Prime Minister on Monday, succeeding Sir Keir Starmer. He vows to deliver a united, purposeful Labour focused on restoring hope and addressing living standards.
Andy Burnham has been confirmed as Labour's new leader, pledging to unite the party and reverse four decades of neoliberal policies. He outlines five points, including devolution and a distinctively Labour approach, while delaying final cabinet selections until after the handover. The speech signals a shift but leaves policy details unclear as Reform gathers momentum.
Andy Burnham has been confirmed as Labour leader and will form a government after Keir Starmer resigns. He pledges to shift power from Westminster, invest in housing, and reindustrialise Britain, with ministers appointed to a reshaped cabinet.
The new Labour government is taking office as Northern Ireland faces a looming Stormont budget shortfall and ongoing talks with local parties. Benn says the onus is on the executive to seal a budget, while Sinn Féin and other parties call for early engagement and reform. Public services are operating under contingency measures as the budget stalemate continues.
The Independent reports Andy Burnham has pledged a “new direction” for the UK, advocating devolution and a North No. 10 to drive reforms in energy, housing and transport. He aims to move power out of Whitehall and fosters a vision of “Manchesterism” to deliver growth across regions.
Andy Burnham has ascended to Labour leadership and is poised to become prime minister, coordinating a northern-first agenda and devolving power from London. He inherits a sluggish economy and high living costs as he challenges Starmer’s exit and Labour’s poll slump.
A new Prime Minister has accepted the King's invitation to form a government. He has vowed to raise standards, end rough sleeping, reduce the welfare bill, and push a 10-year plan to restore stability and build a preventative state. He is also reshuffling the cabinet and outlining measures to ease the cost of living in the coming days.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has taken office, replacing Keir Starmer. He has sacked Starmer loyalists, appointed allies, and pledged to end rough sleeping, re-industrialise Britain, and decentralise power while facing a tepid economy and rising welfare costs.
UK prime minister Andy Burnham has taken office and pledged to deliver real change while promising a fully funded package to ease the cost of living. He is reshaping the cabinet, signaling a shift from the Starmer era, with Healey as chancellor and a plan to lay out a 10-year vision for Britain. Markets reacted with caution as investors weigh higher borrowing against intervention in the economy.
Lenders to Thames Water have revised their rescue proposal, incorporating a “golden share” and greater local oversight as Andy Burnham’s government signals plans for stronger public control of essential services. Regulators are being consulted while the government weighs temporary nationalisation as a pathway to stabilising the troubled utility serving 16 million people.
Britain’s new prime minister has named John Healey as finance chief and has unveiled measures to ease living costs, including cancelling the planned digital ID and suspending the electricity tax for six months. The government faces tough fiscal constraints as debt remains high and defense spending is set to rise.
The nationwide cap on single bus fares has been set at 2 pounds until March 2027, with London and Greater Manchester exempt or capped at 2 pounds. The £454 million package funds the measure, including loans reallocated from climate finance, and the total scheme is expected to exceed £500 million. Leaders say cheaper fares will ease cost of living and help millions travel more affordably.
Prime Minister Burnham has set out a cost‑of‑living agenda, unveiling measures to ease households’ bills and launch a Northern Downing Street outpost. The plan includes VAT relief on energy, a bus fare cap, and funding to end rough sleeping, with details on funding and timelines updated as the government navigates fiscal constraints.
Labour has moved into a leading position ahead of the next General Election as Andy Burnham consolidates his grip on the party. Revelations surrounding Reform UK leader Nigel Farage have unsettled rivals, with betting markets shifting in Labour’s favour.
Mohammad Bashir has been jailed for 17 years for preparing an act of terrorism with Jihad Al-Shamie, who carried out the Heaton Park attack. Investigations show the pair planned a defense academy assault while Al-Shamie was under investigation for a separate crime. Police acknowledge missed opportunities to intervene.
The Prime Minister has met Scotland’s First Minister in Glasgow amid Commonwealth Games coverage, arguing for deeper devolution to spur growth while ruling out a new independence referendum. Both leaders commit to constructive engagement and addressing the cost of living.
The 2027 Ashes schedule confirms Trent Bridge, Lord’s, Edgbaston and The Utilita Bowl in Southampton as venues, with The Oval hosting the final Test. Old Trafford and Headingley are not chosen for 2027 but will feature in 2031. England also faces Bangladesh and Pakistan fixtures around the Ashes, while the Women’s Ashes run alongside the men’s.