- 2d ago
Burnham elected UK Labour leader with 95% backing, to be sworn in as PM on Monday
Andy Burnham, former mayor of Greater Manchester, was elected leader of the Labour Party on Friday with near-unanimous support, clearing the path for him to become Britain's prime minister when he meets King Charles III on Monday.
- 3d ago
Andy Burnham becomes UK's seventh prime minister in a decade, inherits cost-of-living crisis and housing slump
Andy Burnham will enter 10 Downing Street on Monday as the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade, promising 'breathing room' on the cost of living and a radical devolution of power away from Westminster.
- 4d ago
Jingye Steel demands full compensation after UK nationalises British Steel, calling move 'outright robbery'
The Chinese owner of the Scunthorpe plant says it will pursue legal action after the UK government took full control on Thursday, citing national security.
- 5d ago
UK to impose default midnight social media curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds, with opt-out option
The British government will block 16- and 17-year-olds from social media apps between midnight and 6 a.m. by default, though the teens can change the setting to lift the restriction. Addictive features like infinite scroll will also be turned off automatically, with rules coming in spring 2027.
- 5d ago
Hillsborough Law clears Commons, imposing 'duty of candour' on UK public officials after 37-year campaign
The Public Office (Accountability) Bill, known as the Hillsborough Law, was unanimously approved by MPs on Tuesday, creating a legal obligation for public officials to tell the truth during investigations into tragedies.
- 5d ago
Andy Burnham secures Labour leadership with 349 MP endorsements, set to become UK prime minister on 20 July
With the backing of 349 Labour MPs, the former Greater Manchester mayor cleared the endorsement threshold, leaving no rival able to enter the race. He will be installed as party leader on 17 July and take office at Downing Street on 20 July.
- Jul 10
Ann Widdecombe killing was 'targeted attack', UK counter-terror police say; foreign interference not ruled out
Counter-terrorism police confirmed on Tuesday that the killing of former Conservative minister and Reform UK figure Ann Widdecombe, 78, was a targeted attack, and said investigators are keeping an open mind on whether foreign state interference played a role.
- Jul 6
MPs accuse UK government of mis-selling student loans and urge reversal of repayment threshold freeze
A cross-party committee of MPs has accused the government of mis-selling student loans by comparing repayments to phone contracts, and called for an immediate reversal of the three-year freeze on the earnings threshold at which graduates start repaying.
- Jul 5
Nigel Farage's Clacton by-election becomes two-man race against comedy candidate Count Binface as all main parties boycott
Nigel Farage's triggered by-election in Clacton has turned into a one-on-one contest with satirical candidate Count Binface after Labour, the Conservatives, and other main parties refused to field candidates, calling it a farce.
- Jul 2
Andy Burnham poised to enter No 10 as 322 Labour MPs anoint him next leader in uncontested race
With all rivals mathematically blocked, the former Manchester mayor will be formally elected next Friday and must flesh out an agenda allies say remains obscure just 10 days before he walks through the Downing Street door.
- Jun 29
Andy Burnham pledges to rewire UK with devolution and public ownership in first speech as PM-in-waiting
In his first speech since returning to Westminster, the Labour MP promised a 'new direction' for Britain, including an outpost of 10 Downing Street in Manchester and greater local control over essential services.
- Jun 29
UK unveils long-delayed defence plan with £5 billion for drones, but funding row lingers
The delayed Defence Investment Plan, prioritising autonomous systems and uncrewed ships, was published on Tuesday amid accusations from opposition parties that it is 'too little, too late'.
- Jun 25
Starmer quits, Burnham set to lead: UK political upheaval and defence spending boost
Keir Starmer's resignation on Monday triggered a rapid Labour succession, with Andy Burnham all but certain to become the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade, while a defence spending plan and a new media green paper added to the political frenzy.
- Jun 24
Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election, triggering Starmer resignation and Labour leadership race
Andy Burnham's return to Parliament after winning the Makerfield by-election has triggered Keir Starmer's resignation and opened a Labour leadership race, with Burnham the clear frontrunner.
- Jun 23
Burnham’s path to No 10 opens as Labour figures push for a contested race rather than a coronation
Andy Burnham remains the overwhelming favourite to succeed Keir Starmer after Wes Streeting dropped out and endorsed him, but a faction inside Labour is pressing other candidates to stand in order to avoid an uncontested handover.
- Jun 22
Starmer resigns as UK PM after Labour rebellion, Burnham emerges as frontrunner
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned on Monday after a Labour Party rebellion ended his short premiership. Former Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is now the frontrunner to replace him.
- Jun 22
Keir Starmer resigns as UK prime minister after two years, Andy Burnham set to take over
Britain faces its seventh prime minister in a decade as Keir Starmer steps down, with Manchester mayor Andy Burnham the clear favourite to succeed him.
- Jun 21
Ten years after the Brexit vote, 63% of Britons want to rejoin the EU, but political and diplomatic barriers remain
A decade after the 2016 referendum, multiple surveys show a clear majority of British people now consider leaving the European Union a mistake and support rejoining, though UK politicians and EU diplomats remain cautious.
- Jun 21
Keir Starmer on brink of resignation as over 100 Labour MPs demand his exit after Burnham’s by-election win
British prime minister Keir Starmer is preparing to announce his resignation as early as Monday, 22 June, following a weekend of intense pressure from Labour MPs who have lost confidence in his leadership after Andy Burnham’s return to parliament.
- Jun 21
Starmer expected to resign as UK prime minister on Monday after Labour revolt; Trump says he 'failed massively'
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce his resignation on Monday after losing the support of his party, with US President Donald Trump weighing in from Washington. Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, is poised to take over both the Labour leadership and the premiership.
