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Burnham to spend first day working from northern branch of No 10
Various ministers are also set to work regularly from the northern branch of Downing Street. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and...
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Ukraine's ousted defence minister insists on being reinstated
Mykhailo Fedorov refuses President Zelensky's offer to accept an alternative post, as the battle of wills continues. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Nicaragua's legislature debates barring opposition from elections
The move comes days after President Daniel Ortega demanded 'a wall, a blockade' against opposition parties. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Senior ministers and aides set to work from No 10 North
A think tank blueprint for No 10 North recommends a workforce of up to 300 staff within 18 months. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politi...
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Burnham pauses early prison release scheme
The prime minister says no prisoners will be released until a review has been conducted. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and lin...
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PC Harper's mum on possible early release of killers
Debbie Aldman says her son has not been given "proper justice". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to the origina...
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Burnham acting like he's still mayor, says Badenoch
The Tory leader says the new prime minister needs to "lift his sights" to fix broader issues with the UK. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Inquiry into Farage poster row at anti-racism show
Investigation has begun after row started over posters that displayed Nigel Farage's face. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and l...
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PC Harper's killers 'should be kept in prison', says Badenoch
PC Harper, 28, was killed in 2019 when he was dragged by a car down a country road as three teenagers fled the scene of a quad bike theft in Berkshire. Ne...
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Sarwar to become minister in Burnham's government
The Scottish Labour leader will step down and be granted a peerage so he can take up a seat in the House of Lords. Newsiline summarises this report from B...
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Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar 'delighted' to accept trade minister job
Sarwar will leave the Scottish Parliament and his leader role, and take up a seat in the House of Lords. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Former defence minister Al Carns turns down ministerial offer
Carns quit following the resignation of John Healey as defence secretary in a row over military funding. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to face trial next June
Maduro and his wife, who were seized and bought to the US earlier this year, deny the weapons and drug charges against them. Newsiline summarises this rep...
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Natalie Fleet leaves 'triggering' safeguarding minister role
The MP for Bolsover has spoken about how she was groomed and raped as a teenager. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links read...
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Minister to bring forward storm compensation law
It comes despite the independent Utility Regulator saying it is not the right time to do so. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and...
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Defence must cut waste and maximise value for money, says Streeting
A £15bn increase in military spending announced by the last government is not yet fully funded. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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Fate of massive 20m-high space radar in ministers' hands
The MoD wants to put 27 giant radar dishes in Pembrokeshire, which campaigners have strongly opposed. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Sci...
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Burnham says he will review early prisoner release scheme
The prime minister says he cannot commit to changing the policy but wants to look at it in detail "before we go further forward". Newsiline summarises thi...
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'This phase of government is about reprioritising'
Andy Burnham addresses the latest government policy announcement saying this phase of government is a reprioritising. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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India's Modi government under growing pressure as 'cockroach' protests intensify
The CJP got a boost on Tuesday when the opposition Congress party demonstrated outside the PM's house. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Wo...
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How will Burnham fund £2 bus fare cap?
Most single bus fares in England will be capped at £2 from January, Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Government to restore £2 cap on bus fares in England
The government says the policy will "help with the cost of living and give people the breathing space they need" Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Chris Mason: Another Starmer critic gets promotion as Sarwar joins Burnham government
Months after calling on Keir Starmer to quit, the Scottish Labour leader is set to become a minister in Burnham's government, the BBC's political editor w...
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Should there have been a general election?
Members of the public are asked if they think they should have being given a vote before Andy Burnham was appointed the new UK prime minister. Newsiline s...
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Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar set to become a minister in Burnham's government
It would mean Sarwar would be given a peerage and join the House of Lords. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers...
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Sackings, cabinet surprises and policies: Burnham's first 24 hours as PM
The new prime minister enters Number 10 in a flurry of activity - but he is still facing calls for a snap election. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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How northern is PM Andy Burnham's new cabinet?
Northern MPs make up a big part of Andy Burnham's new cabinet - but how many are there? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and link...
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Farage calls for general election: 'Burnham has no mandate'
The Reform UK leader says the public want a vote on the new PM's 10-year plan. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers...
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Who is the UK's new chancellor?
After becoming PM on Monday, Burnham appointed John Healey as chancellor, Ed Miliband as foreign secretary and Wes Streeting as defence secretary Newsilin...
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How much money does the UK government borrow, and why does it matter?
The UK government borrows to fund day-to-day spending as well as long-term infrastructure projects. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top S...
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Burnham VAT cut 'already fallen apart' - Badenoch
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said she welcomed the removal of VAT on energy bills, but questioned how Andy Burnham would fund it. Newsiline summarise...
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Burnham thanks ministers for joining cabinet
Andy Burnham holds his first cabinet meeting as prime minister Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to the original...
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Angela Rayner: Labour's working-class warrior bounces back
The potential contender to replace Keir Starmer is now back in the cabinet under Andy Burnham. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics a...
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Whitehall officials offered move to No 10 North in Manchester
London-based civil willing to move north have been told they will be offered relocation packages, the BBC understands. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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Key moments on day Andy Burnham became prime minister
Andy Burnham has replaced Sir Keir Starmer as UK prime minister, after becoming Labour leader last week. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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AI minister role boosted but tech department axed in Burnham shake-up
Kanishka Narayan will attend cabinet - but no longer have the leadership of a technology secretary. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Techn...