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• Andy Burnham rules out early election in exclusive BBC interview

  26-07-2026 07:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The new prime minister told Laura Kuenssberg that people "voted for a manifesto" that he would honour, when pressed on whether there will be an early general election.
  
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• NHS 'will collapse' without social care reform, PM tells BBC

  27-07-2026 15:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The prime minister says he would not want to leave office without bringing in "substantial change" to the social care system.
  
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• Zelensky arrives in UK ahead of meeting Burnham

  27-07-2026 14:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Ukrainian president will be the new prime minister's first international visitor since taking office.
  
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• UK's iconic Jodrell Bank telescope faces axe in science cuts

  27-07-2026 13:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Astronomers warn it would tear the heart out of UK science, and leave a generation untrained.
  
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• All eyes on Greater Manchester ahead of mayoral election

  27-07-2026 07:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Voters in Greater Manchester will go to the polls on Thursday to choose Andy Burnham's successor as mayor.
  
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• My dog Axel 'wouldn't get on' with Larry the cat, says Burnham

  27-07-2026 07:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The PM says he doesn't think his poodle-mix would "get along" with Larry the cat, who has lived at No 10 for 15 years.
  
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• Our exclusive behind-the-scenes access at No 10 as Andy Burnham became PM

  27-07-2026 07:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Laura Kuenssberg was given unprecedented access to the new prime minister’s first days in power.
  
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• Laura Kuenssberg: Our exclusive behind-the-scenes access at No 10 as Andy Burnham became PM

  27-07-2026 07:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Laura Kuenssberg was given unprecedented access to the new prime minister’s first days in power.
  
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• Badenoch says PM must rule out tax rises to fund social care reform

  26-07-2026 23:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  In a letter to the PM, the Conservative leader offers to work with him on adult social care reform.
  
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• Iran's 'sabre-rattling' should not intimidate UK, Wes Streeting says

  26-07-2026 11:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The defence secretary warns Britain "stands ready to respond to any attacks Iran wishes to wage against this country or our allies".
  
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• Burnham says he is prepared to call out Trump 'if right for Britain'

  26-07-2026 07:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Speaking exclusively to the BBC, the prime minister says he had a good first conversation with the US president and insists "you have to defend your own national interest".
  
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• Burnham to address social care, youth unemployment and devolution

  25-07-2026 22:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A No 10 source says it is an attempt by the prime minister to show he is "hitting the ground running".
  
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• Laura Kuenssberg goes behind the scenes with Andy Burnham in his first week as PM

  25-07-2026 20:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  See inside Andy Burnham's first week in charge, with an exclusive behind the scenes look with Laura Kuenssberg.
  
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• Green-led council 'won't assist immigration raids'

  24-07-2026 21:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lewisham has become the first council in the UK to refuse to assist Home Office immigration raids.
  
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• Faisal Islam: The UK's Trump trade deal no longer looks world-beating

  24-07-2026 16:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  While the US tariffs imposed on the UK are effectively unchanged, other countries now have a better deal.
  
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• Chancellor joins PM on first day working from No 10 North

  24-07-2026 15:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Various ministers are also set to work regularly from the northern branch of Downing Street.
  
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• Andy Burnham's first week pledges - how much do they add up to?

  24-07-2026 15:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Verify has looked at how much Burnham's new spending commitments cost and how they will be paid for
  
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• Chris Mason: What his first week in power tells us about Andy Burnham

  24-07-2026 14:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The fledgling Burnham administration has been seeking to find its feet and make a decent first impression at the same time, the BBC's political editor Chris Mason explains.
  
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• Angela Rayner rules out rent controls in England

  24-07-2026 14:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The housing secretary tells the BBC that the Renters Rights' Act is already having a significant impact on the market.
  
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• UK complacent about war threat, warns BAE boss

  24-07-2026 01:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The threat of attack has never been higher, the boss of Europe's biggest defence contractor has warned.
  Dr Charles Woodburn
  
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• Burnham says 20% business rates cut for English pubs 'a first step'

  23-07-2026 21:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Some hospitality firms will get a discount from next April but hotels and restaurants won't get a cut.
  
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• Burnham pauses early prison release scheme

  23-07-2026 20:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The prime minister says no prisoners will be released until a review has been conducted.
  
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• Gary Lineker among millionaires asking Andy Burnham to tax them more

  23-07-2026 18:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A group including the former England footballer write to the new PM telling him "we can afford it".
  
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• Burnham on how he will fund business rates cut

  23-07-2026 16:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The new prime minister was speaking after announcing a business rate cut for pubs, social clubs and live music venues.
  
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• Senior ministers and aides set to work from No 10 North

  23-07-2026 16:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A think tank blueprint for No 10 North recommends a workforce of up to 300 staff within 18 months.
  
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• Burnham acting like he's still a mayor, says Badenoch

  23-07-2026 16:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Tory leader says the new prime minister needs to "lift his sights" to fix broader issues with the UK.
  
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• Rayner says she will not be repaying severance cash after making cabinet return

  23-07-2026 15:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The returning housing secretary received £16,876 after leaving government in September 2025.
  
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• Rayner rules out repaying severance cash after making cabinet return

  23-07-2026 15:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The returning housing secretary received £16,876 after leaving government in September 2025.
  
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• PC Harper's mum on possible early release of killers

  23-07-2026 15:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Debbie Aldman says her son has not been given "proper justice".
  
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• Inquiry into Farage poster row at anti-racism show

  23-07-2026 15:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Investigation has begun after row started over posters that displayed Nigel Farage's face.
  
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