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Burnham unveils plan to help first-time buyers excluded from family support
Burnham presents a scheme to assist first-time buyers who lack family support, raising questions on design, funding and impact on the housing market.
Burnham Rejects Early Poll, Warns of ‘Backward-Looking’ Process
Prime Minister Andy Burnham told the BBC he will not call an early election, saying it would create a 'backward-looking process'.
Diplomatic reset: Ireland–UK relationship ‘off to a very good start’ under Burnham
Officials say Ireland–UK relations under Burnham are off to a 'very good start', a visit followed days after Donald Trump's remarks on a 'unified Ireland'.
NATO chief calls for a credible UK defence spending plan as allies press for steady increases
NATO leader and Mark Rutte say the UK must set a clear, year‑on‑year path to boost defence spending to reassure allies and guide planning.
Burnham Rejects ‘Tax and Spend Socialist’ Label Ahead of Budget
Prime Minister Burnham rejects 'tax and spend socialist' label and says he is ready to take "difficult decisions" at next month's Budget.
UK Holds Talks on Joining Canada-Led Global Defence Bank
The United Kingdom is discussing membership of a Canada-led global defence bank intended to offer lower-cost loans for defence projects.
Farage asserts £72m donations comply as ministers push retroactive cap on expat gifts
Nigel Farage says £72m in donations comply 'with the law today' as ministers seek a £100,000 annual cap for British expats, backdated to March 25, 2026.
Lawmakers Urge New Bill to Close Legal Gaps on AI and Human Rights
A cross-party group of MPs and peers urges Parliament to draft a bill addressing gaps in law exposed by AI's impact on human rights.
Second £36m Gift in Two Days Spurs Fresh Debate Over Party Funding
A crypto investor matched a record with a second £36m gift to Reform, renewing calls for caps on individual political donations.
Crypto Billionaire’s £36m Gift to Reform Sets New Record and Fuels Scrutiny
Crypto entrepreneur Ben Delo donated £36m to Reform, the largest single UK party gift, intensifying scrutiny of the party's finances.
Labour’s English mayors cap visitor levy at 5% as opposition raises objections
Labour mayors in England set a 5% ceiling on visitor levies; Reform UK and Conservatives criticised the move amid debate on local funding and tourism.
Police open criminal probe into Reform UK donations after Channel 4 broadcast
Police have opened a criminal investigation into donations to Reform UK after a Channel 4 broadcast; the case joins an existing donations inquiry.
UK sanctions on West Bank settlements trigger closure of UK consulate in East Jerusalem
UK announces sanctions on West Bank settlements; Britain's foreign secretary accuses settlers of 'ethnic cleansing' as Israel closes UK consulate.
UK set to limit trade with West Bank settlements, raising diplomatic stakes
The UK plans trade restrictions targeting West Bank settlements; proposals by Foreign Secretary may heighten tensions with Israel.
Farage says he ‘wasn’t listening’ to undercover donor talks; tells BBC family urge him to quit
Nigel Farage told the BBC he 'wasn't listening' during undercover donor talks and said his family are 'begging' him to leave his role.
Burnham Defends Fiscal Stance as Borrowing Costs Rise at First PMQs
At his first PMQs Burnham pledged to be "grounded in fiscal responsibility" as Kemi Badenoch challenged him amid rising borrowing costs.
Burnham sets out plan for more devolution and public control of services
Burnham told MPs he wants greater devolution and public control of essential services; Tory leader Kemi Badenoch criticised the proposals.
Burnham’s First Test in the Commons: End of the Honeymoon?
Andy Burnham will meet Parliament for the first time as prime minister, a moment that may mark the end of the honeymoon and the start of intense scrutiny.