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• A look at Andy Burnham’s first day as Prime Minister

  21-07-2026 05:36 via standard.co.uk
  
  His first day began with an official audience with the King at Buckingham Palace before delivering his first address as PM outside No 10.
  
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• Police release photo of man after serious assault in Hackney following England v Norway World Cup match

  22-07-2026 18:40 via standard.co.uk
  
  The victim was rushed to hospital with serious head injuries where he remains
  
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• Second challenge to Wimbledon tennis expansion plans goes to Court of Appeal

  22-07-2026 18:32 via standard.co.uk
  
  A campaign group’s second legal challenge against the expansion of the Wimbledon tennis site has been allowed to go to the Court of Appeal.
  
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• Four beloved 80s chocolate bars return to UK shelves at M&S

  22-07-2026 17:47 via standard.co.uk
  
  Sparks, Jet, Now! and Coconut Grove all made their comeback to stores on Wednesday
  
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• London woman jailed in Hong Kong for false rape allegation

  22-07-2026 17:43 via standard.co.uk
  
  Isabel Rose, 26, from Hackney, has been jailed in Hong Kong for six years
  
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• Andy Burnham income tax row: What exactly has PM said on rise in £12,570 personal allowance?

  22-07-2026 17:38 via standard.co.uk
  
  New Prime Minister caught in first fiscal controversy after suggestingthreshold for paying income tax may go up
  
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• London Stadium faces £19million loss as West Ham accused of frustrating cash-raising efforts

  22-07-2026 17:30 via standard.co.uk
  
  Lyn Garner, Chair of London Stadium LLP, warned ‘the financial situation remains challenging’
  
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• Full list of ministers appointed by Andy Burnham as new PM shakes up government

  22-07-2026 17:11 via standard.co.uk
  
  Who are the new ministers in Andy Burnham’s Government?
  
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• Train operator axes London services ahead of 'summer of chaos' as strikes looms

  22-07-2026 16:20 via standard.co.uk
  
  Reliability issues with the new Aurora fleet means many services have now been cancelled while others will run with fewer carriages
  
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• Andy Burnham latest LIVE: PM vows to 'look at' tax-free allowance and review early prison release

  22-07-2026 16:06 via standard.co.uk
  
  New Prime Minister says Labour’s early prison release policy will be reviewed
  
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• Widow of Pc Harper says it is ‘deplorable’ that two killers could be freed early

  22-07-2026 15:51 via standard.co.uk
  
  Lissie Harper said there are real and lasting consequences to decisions made by politicians ‘from behind a desk’.
  
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• JK Rowling offers support to Women’s Rights Network after Féile cancellation

  22-07-2026 15:50 via standard.co.uk
  
  The group had been set to stage an event at the annual Féile an Phobail before it was cancelled following complaints.
  
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• Full list of ministers appointed by Andy Burnham as PM shakes up government

  22-07-2026 15:45 via standard.co.uk
  
  Who are the new Ministers of State in Andy Burnham’s Government?
  
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• George hits his teens: New footage of prince shared to celebrate 13th birthday

  22-07-2026 15:41 via standard.co.uk
  
  The prince was also pictured relaxed and smiling at Kensington Palace in a portrait taken after last month’s Trooping the Colour.
  
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• Jessica Morgan named as new director of the Tate

  22-07-2026 15:40 via standard.co.uk
  
  The 57-year-old will succeed Maria Balshaw in the role.
  
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• Income tax: What exactly has Andy Burnham said about increasing the £12,570 personal allowance?

  22-07-2026 15:09 via standard.co.uk
  
  New Prime Minister caught in first fiscal controversy after suggestingthreshold for paying income tax may go up
  
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• Ex-Southern Water boss charged with conspiracy to defraud over water tests

  22-07-2026 14:55 via standard.co.uk
  
  The summons was issued last year, but Matthew Wright then launched a legal challenge over the move.
  
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• As microplastics flood our bodies, can testing and treatment defend us?

  22-07-2026 14:49 via standard.co.uk
  
  Following in the footsteps of worried A-listers, Luciana Bellini heads to Harley Street
  
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• John Swinney urges Scots to compete with ‘pride and passion’ in Glasgow Games

  22-07-2026 14:41 via standard.co.uk
  
  The First Minister spoke out ahead of the Commonwealth Games getting underway on Thursday.
  
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• Number of police officers sacked each year hits record high

  22-07-2026 14:36 via standard.co.uk
  
  The five largest forces in England and Wales together account for just over half of all dismissals.
  
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• Heathrow opens new Wetherspoons pub in time for summer holiday rush

  22-07-2026 14:20 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Sir Frank Whittle opened within Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 2 and is open from 4am to 11pm seven days a week
  
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• King and Queen present awards on visit to first RHS Sandringham Flower Show

  22-07-2026 14:04 via standard.co.uk
  
  Charles and Camilla arrived at the show by horse-drawn carriage.
  
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• First migrant Channel crossing attempts since Burnham became Prime Minister

  22-07-2026 13:59 via standard.co.uk
  
  Crossings resumed on Wednesday morning amid warm, sunny weather and calm conditions at sea after an 11-day hiatus when wind swept the Channel.
  
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• Burnham exacerbating mistrust in politics with Sarwar appointment – Swinney

  22-07-2026 13:57 via standard.co.uk
  
  Anas Sarwar is expected to be appointed to the House of Lords and made a UK Government minister.
  
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• N-Dubz singer Tulisa calls for ‘fairness and truth’ in UK media

  22-07-2026 13:47 via standard.co.uk
  
  The star hopes to ‘give some meaning and purpose behind all the chaos’ that left her reputation in tatters.
  
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• Additional money needed to reinstate Mackintosh Building, says art school

  22-07-2026 13:39 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Mackintosh Building was severely damaged when a blaze broke out in June 2018, towards the end of a restoration project following a fire in 2014.
  
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• Don't hammer Londoners with new £800-a-year homes tax, Andy Burnham warned

  22-07-2026 13:31 via standard.co.uk
  
  The new Prime Minister has previously backed a new property tax which could land London with an extra £7.5 billion bill
  
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• Andy Burnham latest LIVE: Tax-free allowance rise will be 'looked at in Budget', says PM as £2 bus fares cap announced

  22-07-2026 13:18 via standard.co.uk
  
  Single bus fares across England will be capped at £2 from January
  
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• Burnham to review early release policy amid concerns from family of Pc Harper

  22-07-2026 13:13 via standard.co.uk
  
  Pc Harper died while responding to a report of a quad bike theft in 2019.
  
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• Anas Sarwar branded a ‘chancer’ over expected Lords switch

  22-07-2026 13:13 via standard.co.uk
  
  Mr Sarwar is expected to stand down as Scottish Labour leader and as an MSP to sit in the House of Lords.
  
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