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Burnham removes VAT on electricity bills as PM to hold Cabinet meeting

LIVE Burnham removes VAT on electricity bills as PM to hold Cabinet meeting

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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David Dimbleby ‘appalled’ by BBC making ‘very bad call’ to cut up to 2,000 jobs

David Dimbleby ‘appalled’ by BBC making ‘very bad call’ to cut up to 2,000 jobs

‘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

Man to appear in court charged with murder of Ann Widdecombe

Man to appear in court charged with murder of Ann Widdecombe

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

The questions continue as Reform blinks under an unwelcome spotlight

Politics The questions continue as Reform blinks under an unwelcome spotlight

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

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

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’

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

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

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

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

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’

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?

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

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

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

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

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