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PM faces Labour row over electricity bills tax cut: 'There's no cash'

LIVE PM faces Labour row over electricity bills tax cut: 'There's no cash'

Burnham's wife makes fashion statement in £850 Victoria Beckham dress

Burnham's wife makes fashion statement in £850 Victoria Beckham dress

Thames Water lenders consider offering ‘golden share’ to avert nationalisation

Thames Water lenders consider offering ‘golden share’ to avert nationalisation

Trump wishes Burnham ‘good luck’ and pledges US help in upbeat endorsement

Trump wishes Burnham ‘good luck’ and pledges US help in upbeat endorsement

Burnham announces £850m tax cut on energy bills but faces questions over funding

Burnham announces £850m tax cut on energy bills but faces questions over funding

Is London's private members' club bubble about to burst?

Is London's private members' club bubble about to burst?

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New show to reunite Gordon Ramsay, Marco Pierre White and Heston Blumenthal

New show to reunite Gordon Ramsay, Marco Pierre White and Heston Blumenthal

Monty Don's emotional message as Gardeners' World legend dies

Monty Don's emotional message as Gardeners' World legend dies

Gabby Logan abruptly shuts down Micah Richards over BBC joke

Gabby Logan abruptly shuts down Micah Richards over BBC joke

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Joanne Clifton announces pregnancy

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Joanne Clifton announces pregnancy

London council to make £17.7 million after approving new data centre

London council to make £17.7 million after approving new data centre

Andy Burnham announces £850m VAT cut on energy bills to ease cost-of-living

Andy Burnham announces £850m VAT cut on energy bills to ease cost-of-living

Police hunt for Elizabeth line passenger who 'spat in worker's face'

Police hunt for Elizabeth line passenger who 'spat in worker's face'

Caged monkey hidden in laundry bag found abandoned on London bus

Caged monkey hidden in laundry bag found abandoned on London bus

Is there another heatwave coming in London?

Is there another heatwave coming in London?

UK borrowing falls by more than forecast in early relief for new Chancellor

UK borrowing falls by more than forecast in early relief for new Chancellor

The questions continue as Reform blinks under an unwelcome spotlight

Politics The questions continue as Reform blinks under an unwelcome spotlight

Man, 28, to appear in court charged with murder of Ann Widdecombe

Man, 28, to appear in court charged with murder of Ann Widdecombe

Vacancies fall again as private sector wage growth drops below 3% – ONS

Vacancies fall again as private sector wage growth drops below 3% – ONS

Who's Andy Burnham's wife? Spotlight shines on Marie-France van Heel

Who's Andy Burnham's wife? Spotlight shines on Marie-France van Heel

Andy Burnham PM: Who could be the winners and losers in London?

Andy Burnham PM: Who could be the winners and losers in London?

Burnham picks Healey for Chancellor as Rayner makes big comeback

Burnham picks Healey for Chancellor as Rayner makes big comeback

Roadwork-plagued M27 named as worst motorway

Roadwork-plagued M27 named as worst motorway

Man stabbed teen to death after argument at food store, court hears

Man stabbed teen to death after argument at food store, court hears

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

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

Teens due to be sentenced for murdering Kayden Moy on Irvine beach

Teens due to be sentenced for murdering Kayden Moy on Irvine beach

Sir Chris Bryant appointed as Northern Ireland Secretary

Sir Chris Bryant appointed as Northern Ireland Secretary

New PM Burnham promises sweeping changes as he makes Healey his Chancellor

New PM Burnham promises sweeping changes as he makes Healey his Chancellor

Politics John Healey appointed Chancellor amid Andy Burnham Cabinet clear-out

Wildfire warnings in Scotland extended

Wildfire warnings in Scotland extended

Benn pledges ‘full support’ for new PM from backbenches as he leaves NI role

Benn pledges ‘full support’ for new PM from backbenches as he leaves NI role

Lawyer for Andrew and Tristan Tate vows to fight their extradition to UK

Lawyer for Andrew and Tristan Tate vows to fight their extradition to UK

Iran will pay for killing US troops ‘many times over’, warns Donald Trump

Iran will pay for killing US troops ‘many times over’, warns Donald Trump

Ann Widdecombe murder probe: Investigation continues as man charged

Ann Widdecombe murder probe: Investigation continues as man charged

Reeves reacts as Burnham sacks first-ever female Chancellor

Reeves reacts as Burnham sacks first-ever female Chancellor

London wild swimming: Sewage, safety, and the battle for blue spaces

London Life London wild swimming: Sewage, safety, and the battle for blue spaces

Who is John Healey, the Chancellor picked by new PM Andy Burnham?

Who is John Healey, the Chancellor picked by new PM Andy Burnham?

Man charged with murder of Ann Widdecombe

Man charged with murder of Ann Widdecombe

Swinney says he will push Burnham for powers to hold Scottish independence vote

Swinney says he will push Burnham for powers to hold Scottish independence vote

King impressed by design of ‘Europe’s first eco mosque’

King impressed by design of ‘Europe’s first eco mosque’

How Keir Starmer let Andy Burnham through the No10 door

How Keir Starmer let Andy Burnham through the No10 door

Ten years since Brexit: The end of an era for London's property market

Ten years since Brexit: The end of an era for London's property market

William leads tributes after death of ‘truly remarkable footballer’ Kevin Keegan

William leads tributes after death of ‘truly remarkable footballer’ Kevin Keegan

King appoints fourth Prime Minister of his reign

King appoints fourth Prime Minister of his reign

Andy Burnham sets out new direction for Britain as he takes power

Andy Burnham sets out new direction for Britain as he takes power

I’m bottom of the list says Duke of Sussex when asked to rank most famous Harrys

I’m bottom of the list says Duke of Sussex when asked to rank most famous Harrys

Lammy and Reeves among senior ministers to leave after Burnham takes power

Lammy and Reeves among senior ministers to leave after Burnham takes power

Wildfire response to continue in coming days amid encouraging progress – police

Wildfire response to continue in coming days amid encouraging progress – police

Two die following road crash in Co Antrim

Two die following road crash in Co Antrim

Ofcom ‘unable to take further legal action against suicide forum’

Ofcom ‘unable to take further legal action against suicide forum’

The ruin of China's London property boom

The ruin of China's London property boom

How Clapham became the unlikely face of London’s TikTok mobs

How Clapham became the unlikely face of London’s TikTok mobs

Ofcom launches investigation into Married At First Sight UK

Ofcom launches investigation into Married At First Sight UK

Yes Scotland chief had no knowledge of post about ‘missing’ £1.5m – lawyer

Yes Scotland chief had no knowledge of post about ‘missing’ £1.5m – lawyer

Interactive map shows how hosepipe bans are closing in on London

Interactive map shows how hosepipe bans are closing in on London

Rent freeze considered to help ease cost of living burden - PM Burnham

Rent freeze considered to help ease cost of living burden - PM Burnham

Andy Burnham signals £12,570 threshold for paying income tax may rise

Andy Burnham signals £12,570 threshold for paying income tax may rise

Camilla hears personal stories of overcoming homelessness in Norfolk

Camilla hears personal stories of overcoming homelessness in Norfolk

Burnham's Cabinet: London MPs facing axe from key posts under next PM

Burnham's Cabinet: London MPs facing axe from key posts under next PM

New Prime Minister Burnham pressed for ‘early engagement’ on Northern Ireland

New Prime Minister Burnham pressed for ‘early engagement’ on Northern Ireland

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