Downing Street
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Britain pledges £17m to repair Chernobyl power plant hit by Russian drone strike
Andy Burnham has reinforced his support for Ukraine following talks with Volodymyr Zelensky
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Why Zelensky's meeting with Burnham matters
Prime Minister Andy Burnham welcomed President Zelensky to Downing Street on Wednesday, as Ukraine's leader looks to shore up his European allies five years into Russia's war on Ukraine.
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We are behind you and that will not change, PM tells Zelensky
The Ukrainian president visited London in an effort to bolster support among European allies following a row with Donald Trump.
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Burnham rules out coalition with Greens after 'Zionism is racism' motion
Andy Burnham condemns the motion approved by Green Party members and says his party would "have nothing to do with it".
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy feels ‘betrayed’ by Donald Trump over Starlink access
Ukrainian president accused US president of picking the other side over four years of war
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PM: We need The Independent more than ever
Marking the milestone in a letter celebrating four decades of The Independent, Andy Burnham praised how it always seeks ‘different points of view’
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Swimmer Archie Goodburn thanks prime minister as brain cancer review announced
The Scottish athlete, who has inoperable brain tumours, previously made a tearful plea for more investment in brain cancer research on BBC Breakfast.
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Starlink: Musk says US government may be behind slowdown of Ukraine drone speeds
Ukraine says Starlink access has improved but it is still facing speed limits which are disrupting its battlefield "missions".
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Burnham treads carefully in Zelensky visit, balancing Trump and Ukraine
The UK's prime minister meets with Volodymyr Zelensky after a rocky week for the Ukraine president.
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'Contempt': Mayor slams Donald Trump's AI video 'mocking' tiger death victim
Donald Trump’s AI video that appears to mock the man killed by a tiger at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park “should be greeted with the contempt it deserves”, Oliver Coppard has said.
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Manchester City staff invited on government trade trip to India
Exclusive: Greater Manchester mayor Bev Craig invited City representative on trade trip organised by business secretary
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'Repair bridges': Andy Burnham pledges to help Zelensky with Donald Trump
Andy Burnham has said he will seek to restore Donald Trump’s support for Ukraine and “repair bridges” as Volodymyr Zelensky visited Downing Street.
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Zelenskyy accuses Putin of disrespecting Trump with renewed strikes on Ukraine
US-Ukrainian relations continue to deteriorate as Trump offers a lifeline to the Russian economy
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Andy Burnham rules out deal with Green Party
The prime minister branded the recent motion passed by the Green Party conference that ‘Zionism is racism’ as antisemitic
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Burnham had two hospitality dinners with Man City chairman, deleted records show
The prime minister has been under growing pressure since the club was found guilty of Premier League rule breaches.
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Starlink restrictions affecting Ukraine's front line operations, Kyiv says
Elon Musk's system allows Kyiv to protect Ukrainian skies and effectively guide drones to Russian targets.
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Wednesday briefing: Why small boat crossings are here to stay
In today’s newsletter: The collapse of the UK’s ‘one in, one out’ asylum deal with France exposes the limits of border enforcement that did little to stop crossings, and only made them more dangerous
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Burnham sends fresh message to Ukraine ahead of Zelensky visit
Burnham will hold talks with Zelensky on Wednesday at Downing Street
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The Prime Minister’s efforts thus far to reform social care are to be applauded
There can be no denying that there has been a shift in emphasis on social care since Andy Burnham became Prime Minister.
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Ukraine live: Putin hits energy facilities as Zelensky says allies gave ‘no warning’
US president says both Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky want the war to end, but they ‘don't know how to get there’
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Burnham sends fresh message to Ukraine after Trump's diesel deal with Russia
Burnham will hold talks with Zelensky on Wednesday at Downing Street
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Fostering in crisis: can flexible care models fix England’s child placement shortfall?
New recruitment campaign to target adults in their 30s and 40s in bid to create 10,000 new foster care places
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Average child has spent almost 53 school days on social media since ban announcement
Teachers continue to see harmful online content shaping students’ behaviour everyday, National Education Union chief warns
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Burnham to host Zelenskyy at No 10 in show of ‘rock-solid’ support
Prime minister reiterates UK backing after the Ukrainian president’s latest round of difficulties with Donald Trump
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Burnham sends fresh message to Ukraine after Trump's diesel deal with Russia
Burnham will hold talks with Zelensky on Wednesday at Downing Street
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MI5 chief warns against overstating Russian interference in Brexit vote
It comes after Andy Burnham said Moscow had tried to interfere in the 2016 referendum.
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Zelensky and Burnham to meet in Downing Street
The prime minister is calling for partners to step up support for Ukraine following Trump's criticism of Zelensky.
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Russia did try to interfere into Brexit referendum, MI5 boss confirms
Sir Ken McCallum said the UK should not ‘play into our adversaries’ hands’ by amplifying the impact of Russian trolls
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Russia did try to interfere in Brexit referendum, head of MI5 confirms
Ken McCallum says Kremlin attempted to influence vote through social media and TV reports but had little impact
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British troops training to ‘recapture Falklands’ amid rising Argentinian hostility
Relations between the UK and Argentina have continued to sour
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Ed Miliband ‘approves new drilling in Falklands oil field’
The decision will likely further deteriorate relations between Britain and Argentina
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Andy Burnham invited to SNP conference in Scotland amid independence row
The SNP has invited Prime Minister Andy Burnham to its Aberdeen conference as the party presses him on Scotland’s constitutional future.
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Why the Prime Minister wants to talk about Brexit again
For the first time since the UK left the EU, we have a prime minister who will "unflinchingly" debate Brexit, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason.
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Bradford MP pledges to fight for secure and affordable homes as investment grows
A Secure Home Is Where Bradford’s Future Thrives
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Yorkshire-born opera star brings music to Batley youngsters
A RISING star of the opera world has brought music and inspiration to the next generation.
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‘Mega-donors’ could be ‘damaging for trust in politics’, watchdog warns
The Ethics and Integrity Commission said perceptions around so-called ‘mega-donors’ could be ‘damaging for trust in politics’
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I get paid £120,000 a year to make social media videos go viral
Social media "clippers" make short, vertical videos that appear on the likes of Instagram and TikTok.
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Andy Burnham promises ‘serious dialogue’ over UK’s relationship with EU
PM hails next month’s ‘reset’ summit as first step to closer ties, but tensions over trade may prove problematic
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Burnham vows to keep Falklands after Argentinian ‘sabre-rattling’
Shadow defence secretary James Cartlidge described reports of Argentinian harassment as ‘sabre-rattling’
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How significant are Burnham’s remarks on Kremlin interference in Brexit vote?
Prime minister has reopened the debate over whether Russia sought to influence the 2016 referendum
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Miliband says Britain won't tolerate threats on our soil, as Iran ambassador summoned
The prime minister says Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard "almost certainly" directed the RAF Fairford incident.
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Russia’s attempt to influence Brexit vote failed – but they still tried, Burnham says
Andy Burnham claimed it was ‘clear’ Moscow had interfered with the vote
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'Status quo not good enough': UK and EU set new date for key summit
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Monday that Britain's current relationship with the European Union was "not good enough", as officials confirmed a UK-EU summit will take place on November 20th.
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Push for independence has 'turned a corner', Swinney claims
The push for Scottish independence has “turned a corner”, John Swinney has claimed.
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AI is less regulated than milk, says Microsoft president
When the call for external regulation is coming from inside AI's house, you know it's serious.
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It is inconceivable to think Russia did not try to interfere in Brexit vote, says PM
Andy Burnham says he is not questioning the legitimacy of the 2016 vote after facing questions from MPs.
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UK-EU summit date confirmed as Andy Burnham seeks closer ties
Prime minister Andy Burnham told MPs the ‘status quo is not good enough’ for Britain
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UK politics live: Tories accuse Burnham of being ‘dangerous and divisive’ after he confirms Russian interference in Brexit campaign
Shadow minister says referendum was a ‘legitimate vote’ and PM is seeking to ‘reopen debate’ with statement on Russia’s involvement
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Burnham: not pursuing better EU deal would be ‘dereliction of duty’
Post-recess statement will focus on damage caused by Brexit and the need to cooperate on immigration and trade
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Andy Burnham says Russia interfered in Brexit vote
Prime minister has left the door open to the UK rejoining the EU
