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• Fix palliative care before assisted dying debate, says PM

  29-07-2026 14:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Andy Burnham's comments suggest he will not personally back a fresh attempt to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales.
  
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• Burnham says nuclear sub investment will protect UK and boost jobs

  30-07-2026 08:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Speaking ahead of a visit to Barrow-in-Furness, the PM seeks to stress the economic benefits of defence spending.
  
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• Inquiry finds MoD Afghan data breach was foreseeable failure

  30-07-2026 01:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Commons' Defence Committee says in a report that the MoD used secrecy as a "shield" against proper expertise.
  
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• Police to take no further action against Polanski over guillotine re-post

  29-07-2026 21:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Green Party leader has said he made an "inadvertent mistake" when he shared the image with his social media followers.
  
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• 'Every day I'm just winging it': The families hoping for social care reform

  29-07-2026 18:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  As Andy Burnham outlines his aim to overhaul social care, BBC News speaks to the families caring for loved ones.
  
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• Burnham doesn't rule out tax rises to fix social care

  29-07-2026 18:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The prime minister holds cross-party talks as he speeds up review of social care in England.
  
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• Gangland hitman who threw acid at Scottish Conservative leader is freed

  29-07-2026 17:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Russell Findlay has warned that organised crime groups may still have "unfinished business" with him after learning William Burns would be leaving prison.
  
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• Councillor charged over Nigerian population comment

  29-07-2026 17:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Glenn Gibbins, from Sunderland, will appear at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court next month.
  
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• Andy Burnham wants to fix social care - what are the options?

  29-07-2026 12:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  With Andy Burnham saying he wants to bring "substantial change" to social care in England, BBC Verify looks at what could be done.
  
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• Philp seeks answers over French navy firing drill

  29-07-2026 12:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The shadow home secretary says he is planning to contact the French ambassador by next Monday.
  
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• Burnham has no scope to increase borrowing, think tank warns

  29-07-2026 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister has announced a series of cost-of-living measure since taking office but is facing questions about how he will fund them.
  
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• Schools to offer technical subjects to pupils from age 14 in England, Burnham says

  28-07-2026 18:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The government wants pupils to take courses like AI and manufacturing which are linked to local jobs.
  
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• Zack Polanski reported to police over guillotine post

  28-07-2026 17:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Zack Polanski reported to police over guillotine post
  
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• Uefa and PM criticise Infantino World Cup plan

  28-07-2026 17:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Uefa and Prime Minister Andy Burnham criticise proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cup.
  
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• Powell says student loan system at top of in-tray

  28-07-2026 16:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  She says she stands by past comments that the interest charged on Plan 2 loans is "egregious".
  
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• Fake sex images of MP are 'gross violation', court told

  28-07-2026 16:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lowestoft MP Jess Asato is suing Elon Musk's xAI chatbot Grok for damages in the High Court.
  
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• Badenoch calls for emergency legislation to stop early release scheme

  28-07-2026 13:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Last week Andy Burnham announced he was pausing early release plans for September after backlash from survivors and victims.
  
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• Burnham appoints Phillipson as Labour Party chair

  28-07-2026 03:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  She will work closely with Lucy Powell, having lost out to her in the deputy leadership contest.
  
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• Fit schools, hospitals and new homes with air con, say Lib Dems

  27-07-2026 20:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The party says the country is "woefully unprepared for extreme heat", as parts of the UK prepare for another heatwave.
  
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• Ex political advisor admits fraud over expense claims

  27-07-2026 19:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Matthew Torbitt was working for Bury South MP Christian Wakeford at th etime of the offences.
  
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• Zelensky visit sends clear message of support for Ukraine, Burnham says

  27-07-2026 17:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Ukrainian president became the new prime minister's first international visitor since taking office.
  
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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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