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UK PM Burnham's Labour fends off left-wing Greens in London - Reuters
UK PM Burnham's Labour fends off left-wing Greens in London Reuters
October 9, 2026Burnham vows to end existing pension triple lock in 2030 to help fund care
The PM was at times emotional during his conference speech in which he outlined his long-term plan for the UK.
September 29, 2026Burnham to unveil public body to invest in electricity grid
The prime minister will say he wants to reduce energy costs in his first conference speech as Labour leader.
September 29, 2026Best thing we can offer young people is a job, not benefits, says chancellor
John Healey's speech comes ahead of next month's Budget, as he faces pressure to bring down government borrowing costs.
September 28, 2026What is the Budget and what could be in it?
Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes in October.
September 28, 2026Healey to promise 'new age of industrialisation' for UK in conference speech
The chancellor will unveil policies aimed at boosting British shipbuilding in his speech to Labour's annual conference on Monday.
September 27, 2026Tories would prevent long-term jobless spending benefits on alcohol and cigarettes
The proposals would also see benefits cut for people who are able to work but have failed to hold down a job.
September 23, 2026New EU industry rules would damage UK, warns Burnham
The prime minister says he will raise his concerns when he meets the European Commission President later.
September 22, 2026Ed Davey calls for immediate 10p cut to fuel duty
Sir Ed blamed Donald Trump's war with Iran for damaging the UK economy and pushing fuel prices up.
September 20, 2026What is the triple lock and how much is the state pension worth?
The triple lock guarantees that the state pension is not overtaken by inflation or wage increases.
September 15, 2026'Culture shift' needed in how UK does business, PM urges
Burnham has said those who take risks should be backed by government, but his government has been criticised for increasing business costs.
September 13, 2026Tax banks to give some households energy bill cut, unions tell Burnham
The TUC says a bank surcharge should be reversed - and estimates it would raise £9bn over four years.
September 10, 2026Starmer donates biography of himself to Downing Street library
The former PM and seven of his ministers have added to the collection, which began in 1931.
August 21, 2026Budget to be held in October, Healey announces
The new chancellor pledged to move money and power out of Westminster, and into every postcode around Britain.
July 31, 2026BP puts North Sea business up for sale
The decision follows a review of BP's operations and is set to end 60 years of production in the region by the oil giant.
July 31, 2026UK's Labour Party catches Reform in polls after Burnham becomes PM - Reuters
UK's Labour Party catches Reform in polls after Burnham becomes PM Reuters
July 28, 2026What does the South make of the King of the North?
BBC South has been hearing from people about new PM Andy Burnham's first week in the top job.
July 25, 2026John Healey becomes chancellor weeks after shock resignation from defence job
The former defence secretary is seen as a safe pair of hands - and is now in charge of the government's finances.
July 20, 2026Burnham promises help with your money. How could it affect you?
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he wants life to be more affordable, but how could he do it?
July 20, 2026Burnham faces crucial choice for chancellor as battle for No 11 continues
Whoever Burnham appoints to the key role will send a signal of his intent, writes Iain Watson.
July 15, 2026