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Tax-free allowance rise will be 'looked at in Budget', says Burnham

LIVE Tax-free allowance rise will be 'looked at in Budget', says Burnham

N-Dubz singer Tulisa calls for ‘fairness and truth’ in UK media

N-Dubz singer Tulisa calls for ‘fairness and truth’ in UK media

Don't hammer Londoners with new £800-a-year homes tax, Burnham warned

Don't hammer Londoners with new £800-a-year homes tax, Burnham warned

Additional money needed to reinstate Mackintosh Building, says art school

Additional money needed to reinstate Mackintosh Building, says art school

Burnham to review early release policy amid concerns from family of Pc Harper

Burnham to review early release policy amid concerns from family of Pc Harper

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

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

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

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

Gardeners' World star's kids share heartbreak after he dies aged 67

Gardeners' World star's kids share heartbreak after he dies aged 67

Reach sales slide as online views dented by Google AI answers

Reach sales slide as online views dented by Google AI answers

James Norton caused ‘pandemonium’ when he almost fainted at fashion event

James Norton caused ‘pandemonium’ when he almost fainted at fashion event

Kelly Osbourne mourns father Ozzy a year after death: ‘I ache every single day’

Kelly Osbourne mourns father Ozzy a year after death: ‘I ache every single day’

Health worker in London hospital being monitored for Ebola

Health worker in London hospital being monitored for Ebola

‘No commitment’ to raise tax allowance, Burnham says after £2 bus fare cap

‘No commitment’ to raise tax allowance, Burnham says after £2 bus fare cap

Waiting times at passport control 'being tripled by EU border system'

Waiting times at passport control 'being tripled by EU border system'

Controversial plans for 586 homes on south London gasholders approved

Controversial plans for 586 homes on south London gasholders approved

Ireland ‘ready to support’ closer UK-EU ties under Burnham, says deputy premier

Ireland ‘ready to support’ closer UK-EU ties under Burnham, says deputy premier

The questions continue as Reform blinks under an unwelcome spotlight

Politics The questions continue as Reform blinks under an unwelcome spotlight

‘Mid-air brawl’ forces UK-bound easyJet flight to return to Spain

‘Mid-air brawl’ forces UK-bound easyJet flight to return to Spain

Probe into mental health trust that treated Calocane welcomed by victim’s mother

Probe into mental health trust that treated Calocane welcomed by victim’s mother

No early release for main perpetrator in killing of PC, says Burnham

No early release for main perpetrator in killing of PC, says Burnham

Dockless e-bike operators in City of London face fines up to £10,000

Dockless e-bike operators in City of London face fines up to £10,000

Glasgow ‘ready’ to host Commonwealth Games, says John Swinney

Glasgow ‘ready’ to host Commonwealth Games, says John Swinney

Bloomsbury set for payout from £1.1 billion Anthropic US copyright settlement

Bloomsbury set for payout from £1.1 billion Anthropic US copyright settlement

Birthday photo of Prince George shared as he becomes a teenager

Birthday photo of Prince George shared as he becomes a teenager

Ann Widdecombe was hit on the head with a hammer 21 times, court hears

Ann Widdecombe was hit on the head with a hammer 21 times, court hears

Sarwar appointment is ‘terrible look’ for PM Burnham, John Swinney says

Sarwar appointment is ‘terrible look’ for PM Burnham, John Swinney says

Burnham reintroduces £2 bus fare cap reversing Starmer increase

Burnham reintroduces £2 bus fare cap reversing Starmer increase

Two of Pc Andrew Harper’s killers may be eligible for early release

Two of Pc Andrew Harper’s killers may be eligible for early release

Burnham announces £2 bus fare cap from January

Burnham announces £2 bus fare cap from January

Who are all the Government ministers appointed by Andy Burnham?

Who are all the Government ministers appointed by Andy Burnham?

TfL's Weekend Hopper scheme starts on Saturday – how does it work?

TfL's Weekend Hopper scheme starts on Saturday – how does it work?

£2.5bn regeneration plan to transform east London waterfront unveiled

£2.5bn regeneration plan to transform east London waterfront unveiled

Anas Sarwar to quit as Scottish Labour leader to join Burnham’s government

Anas Sarwar to quit as Scottish Labour leader to join Burnham’s government

London’s first AI school: bright idea or sign of the dystopian times?

London’s first AI school: bright idea or sign of the dystopian times?

Inflation set to have cooled in June ahead of household energy squeeze

Inflation set to have cooled in June ahead of household energy squeeze

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

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

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar to join Burnham government as minister

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar to join Burnham government as minister

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar to join Burnham government as minister

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar to join Burnham government as minister

Anas Sarwar to quit as Scottish Labour leader to become Burnham minister

Anas Sarwar to quit as Scottish Labour leader to become Burnham minister

Lawyer for the Tate brothers insists Donald Trump’s help ‘not necessary’

Lawyer for the Tate brothers insists Donald Trump’s help ‘not necessary’

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

Man found guilty of assisting Daniel Khalife after his prison escape

Man found guilty of assisting Daniel Khalife after his prison escape

Russian warship conducts live firing exercise in English Channel

Russian warship conducts live firing exercise in English Channel

New NI Secretary Bryant says his door will be open to all Stormont parties

New NI Secretary Bryant says his door will be open to all Stormont parties

Andy Burnham and Irish premier discuss legacy and Ukraine in first phone call

Andy Burnham and Irish premier discuss legacy and Ukraine in first phone call

Islington dad-of-two pleads guilty to 19 counts of voyeurism

Islington dad-of-two pleads guilty to 19 counts of voyeurism

Britain’s biggest water firm announces hosepipe ban for 10m customers

Britain’s biggest water firm announces hosepipe ban for 10m customers

Father of murder victim Kayden Moy: His death has ‘devasted our family forever’

Father of murder victim Kayden Moy: His death has ‘devasted our family forever’

Healey wants to build ‘new hope for Britain’ in first address to Treasury staff

Healey wants to build ‘new hope for Britain’ in first address to Treasury staff

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

Once-lost Burns portrait goes on display at his former Ayrshire home

Once-lost Burns portrait goes on display at his former Ayrshire home

Father admits filming women at night through their windows

Father admits filming women at night through their windows

Russian firing exercise off UK coast ‘irresponsible’, says Wes Streeting

Russian firing exercise off UK coast ‘irresponsible’, says Wes Streeting

Defence shares climb on investment hopes after new Chancellor named

Defence shares climb on investment hopes after new Chancellor named

Streeting says he wants to make UK prepared to win wars as Defence Secretary

Streeting says he wants to make UK prepared to win wars as Defence Secretary

Who is new Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant?

Who is new Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant?

Labour new star Miatta Fahnbulleh: Who is Burnham's Energy Secretary?

Labour new star Miatta Fahnbulleh: Who is Burnham's Energy Secretary?

Man, 59, dies following house fire in Bexley

Man, 59, dies following house fire in Bexley

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