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John Healey named as Chancellor as PM Burnham chooses Cabinet

LIVE John Healey named as Chancellor as PM Burnham chooses Cabinet

Andy Burnham’s Cabinet: Full list of who's in and who's out

Andy Burnham’s Cabinet: Full list of who's in and who's out

Wildfire warnings in Scotland extended

Wildfire warnings in Scotland extended

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

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

Burnham picks Healey for Chancellor as Rayner makes big comeback

Burnham picks Healey for Chancellor as Rayner makes big comeback

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

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

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‘Treasure trove’ of 500 artworks by Bagpuss creator Peter Firmin up for auction

‘Treasure trove’ of 500 artworks by Bagpuss creator Peter Firmin up for auction

Robbie Williams pokes fun at ‘deeply unprofessional’ blunder in World Cup show

Robbie Williams pokes fun at ‘deeply unprofessional’ blunder in World Cup show

Chris Packham brands Jeremy Clarkson's 'big mouth' in new feud twist

Chris Packham brands Jeremy Clarkson's 'big mouth' in new feud twist

Anton Du Beke declares his ‘heart is full’ after celebrating 60th birthday

Anton Du Beke declares his ‘heart is full’ after celebrating 60th birthday

Reeves reacts as Burnham sacks first-ever female Chancellor

Reeves reacts as Burnham sacks first-ever female Chancellor

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’

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

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

The questions continue as Reform blinks under an unwelcome spotlight

Politics The questions continue as Reform blinks under an unwelcome spotlight

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’

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

London could see tax rises and less inequality under PM Andy Burnham

London could see tax rises and less inequality under PM Andy Burnham

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

Outgoing minister warns new PM Burnham not to do down London

Outgoing minister warns new PM Burnham not to do down London

Andy Burnham uses first speech as PM to call for ‘national sense of unity’

Andy Burnham uses first speech as PM to call for ‘national sense of unity’

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

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

Swinney wants ‘constructive conversations’ with newly appointed Burnham

Swinney wants ‘constructive conversations’ with newly appointed Burnham

When will there be another heatwave in London?

When will there be another heatwave in London?

When will Andy Burnham call a general election?

When will Andy Burnham call a general election?

Andy Burnham: I'll end rough sleeping in London, new PM vows

Andy Burnham: I'll end rough sleeping in London, new PM vows

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

Blood test could detect autoimmune disorder 10 years before symptoms – study

Blood test could detect autoimmune disorder 10 years before symptoms – study

Hosepipe ban brought in for 2.4m people amid ongoing hot weather

Hosepipe ban brought in for 2.4m people amid ongoing hot weather

When will it rain again in London? Capital faces dry spell

When will it rain again in London? Capital faces dry spell

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

Taoiseach will work with Prime Minister to ensure ‘close co-operation’

Taoiseach will work with Prime Minister to ensure ‘close co-operation’

What happened to Ann Widdecombe? Inquest to open amid murder probe

What happened to Ann Widdecombe? Inquest to open amid murder probe

‘Scrutiny’ needed over Preston Davey death, court hears

‘Scrutiny’ needed over Preston Davey death, court hears

Will Andy Burnham spark an exodus of London’s middle classes?

Will Andy Burnham spark an exodus of London’s middle classes?

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

In full: Andy Burnham’s first speech as Prime Minister

In full: Andy Burnham’s first speech as Prime Minister

Crews expected at Arthur’s Seat blaze for ‘couple of days’, says fire chief

Crews expected at Arthur’s Seat blaze for ‘couple of days’, says fire chief

Starmer praises ‘greatness of Britain’ in final speech as prime minister

Starmer praises ‘greatness of Britain’ in final speech as prime minister

Scottish Labour should be allowed to debate different ideas, says McConnell

Scottish Labour should be allowed to debate different ideas, says McConnell

Andy Burnham becomes Prime Minister promising a ’10-year plan for the country’

Andy Burnham becomes Prime Minister promising a ’10-year plan for the country’

Burnham-backed £7.5bn homes tax: How would it affect your London area?

Burnham-backed £7.5bn homes tax: How would it affect your London area?

Andrew and Tristan Tate expected to face court after Florida arrest

Andrew and Tristan Tate expected to face court after Florida arrest

‘My work is done’ – Starmer leaves No 10 with Burnham poised for power

‘My work is done’ – Starmer leaves No 10 with Burnham poised for power

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