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Labour leads Reform in UK poll in latest sign of Burnham boost

2026-08-05T03:54:26.000Z
Since taking office, Burnham has announced lower taxes on pubs, pledged reform of social care programmes and found some money to lower electric bills. 
International
NEWS ANALYSIS

TikToks, podcasts and promises: Britain’s new PM is off to a whirlwind start

2026-08-04T07:13:06.000Z
“Fiscal credibility is the bedrock of stability” says chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey to a gathering of executives in London.
International

UK chancellor Healey pledges fiscal buffer in pitch to the City

2026-07-23T09:21:12.000Z
New PM Andy Burnham has said he wants to end what he describes as four decades of “neoliberalism” in the UK.
International
NEWS ANALYSIS

Andy Burnham’s new Cabinet reflects his focus on UK economic growth

2026-07-22T08:30:53.000Z
Britain's newly appointed Prime Minister Andy Burnham has promised to take greater control of key privatised services. 
International

On the day Andy Burnham becomes UK PM, a northern city loses trains to London

2026-07-20T22:57:06.000Z
Andy Burnham will replace Keir Starmer as prime minister on Monday.
International

UK’s Burnham drops digital ID scheme to prioritise cost of living, say allies

2026-07-19T22:08:34.000Z
Newly elected leader of Britain's Labour Party Andy Burnham arrives for his first engagement as leader, Gravesend, Britain, July 17, 2026.
International

Andy Burnham’s vow to change Labour already risks coming unstuck

2026-07-18T06:05:28.000Z
In her speech, Rachel Reeves will reassert her belief in building the closest possible economic relationship with the EU and backing Britain’s adoption of AI.
International

Ahead of likely exit, UK’s Reeves defends record and stresses stability

2026-07-14T00:11:05.000Z
Brexit architect Nigel Farage (on placard) is smarting from the revelation that he accepted £5 million from a cryptocurrency investor shortly before returning to the Commons in 2024. 
International

Farage’s retreat from spotlight fuels fresh doubts about Reform

2026-07-05T12:34:50.000Z
Critics say that Burnham will run into the same problems faced by Keir Starmer, who on Jun 22 announced plans to resign as prime minister.
International

Burnham pledges sweeping devolution in bid for UK premiership

2026-06-29T00:51:41.000Z
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