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• 'Barmy' council shake-up could be challenged

  17-07-2026 17:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The leader of South Kesteven District Council says the changes "beggar belief".
  
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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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• 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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• 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 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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• Shapps blocked from standing again for the Conservatives

  23-07-2026 15:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kemi Badenoch tells the BBC she leads a "new party full of new people" as ex-MP is rejected as a candidate.
  
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• PC Harper's killers 'should be kept in prison', says Badenoch

  23-07-2026 14:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  PC Harper, 28, was killed in 2019 when he was dragged by a car down a country road as three teenagers fled the scene of a quad bike theft in Berkshire.
  
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• Andy Burnham's plan to collaborate with social media creators

  23-07-2026 10:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The new prime minister plans to work with influencers and social media creators to get his message out.
  
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• Sarwar to become minister in Burnham's government

  23-07-2026 10:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Scottish Labour leader will step down and be granted a peerage so he can take up a seat in the House of Lords.
  
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• Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar 'delighted' to accept trade minister job

  23-07-2026 09:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sarwar will leave the Scottish Parliament and his leader role, and take up a seat in the House of Lords.
  
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• Ann Widdecombe public memorial to be held later this year, family says

  23-07-2026 07:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It will follow a private funeral for family and close friends, which will be held in the coming weeks.
  
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• Former defence minister Al Carns turns down ministerial offer

  23-07-2026 00:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Carns quit following the resignation of John Healey as defence secretary in a row over military funding.
  
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• Natalie Fleet leaves 'triggering' safeguarding minister role

  22-07-2026 19:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The MP for Bolsover has spoken about how she was groomed and raped as a teenager.
  
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• Burnham rebukes ministers after prisoner releases joke

  22-07-2026 18:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It comes after Wes Streeting apologises over comments caught on camera ahead of Tuesday's cabinet.
  
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• Defence must cut waste and maximise value for money, says Streeting

  22-07-2026 15:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A £15bn increase in military spending announced by the last government is not yet fully funded.
  
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• Bus travellers respond to fare reduction

  22-07-2026 15:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  'It's going to help us' - public respond to bus fare cut.
  
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• Most bus fares in England to be capped at £2 from January

  22-07-2026 14:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The government says the policy will "help with the cost of living and give people the breathing space they need"
  
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• No immediate change to income tax allowance, says Burnham

  22-07-2026 12:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The new prime minister previously said voters were frustrated over the freeze in tax-free personal allowance.
  
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• Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar set to become a minister in Burnham's government

  22-07-2026 11:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It would mean Sarwar leaving the Scottish Parliament and his leader role, then taking up a seat in the House of Lords.
  
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• Chris Mason: Sarwar ministerial role sees promotion of another Starmer critic

  22-07-2026 07:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Months after calling on Keir Starmer to quit, the Scottish Labour leader is set to become a minister in Burnham's government, the BBC's political editor writes.
  
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• Boost youth jobs by cutting employers' national insurance, MPs urge

  22-07-2026 01:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A select committee says it has heard "overwhelming evidence" that rising employment costs are reducing training and job vacancies.
  
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• Burnham tells cabinet to tackle living costs at first meeting

  22-07-2026 01:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The new prime minister chaired his first cabinet after announcing a cut to VAT on household electricity.
  
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