Andy Burnham
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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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Premier Inn owner warns tax hikes are costing investments and jobs
Whitbread boss urged Andy Burnham to freeze property taxes ahead of his first autumn Budget later this month
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Andy Burnham will be the man to take Britain back into the EU, Neil Kinnock says
Former Labour leader says it’s ‘obvious’ the prime minister is hoping to rejoin the bloc
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Man City charges: Football regulator will quit if independence compromised
The head of English football's independent regulator says he will resign if he encounters any political interference over Manchester City's future.
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IMF issues new warning over UK inflation as energy bills threaten to rise
The IMF has raised its UK inflation forecasts for 2026 and 2027, warning that the Middle East conflict could push up food and energy prices.
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UK asks Interpol to reject Argentina’s ‘politically motivated’ requests for Falklands oil arrests
Exclusive: Caution urged over Javier Milei government’s ‘red notice’ requests for arrest of individuals linked to oil project
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Hundreds of early-release prisoners in England and Wales not being tagged, say MPs
Clive Efford says Serco has failed to source enough tags, as police and probation struggle with influx of newly released offenders
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Nearly 69,000 want maternity pay changed – now the Government has responded
The Government has responded to a petition signed by 68,598 people calling for higher maternity pay. Here's what ministers said.
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Andy Burnham has been invited to SNP conference - but should he actually go?
Andy Burnham has been invited to SNP conference during his Scotland visit, setting up an intriguing political dilemma over whether he should accept.
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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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MI5 chief says Iran is targeting military sites and suspected plot at RAF Fairford is 'not unique’
The head of MI5 says Iran is trying to hit military sites in the U.K. and the suspected plot to attack a U.S.-run military air base in September is not unique
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MI5 chief Ken McCallum confirms Russia did interfere in Brexit referendum but says it had little impact – as it happened
He argued there was no evidence to suggest the result of the Brexit vote had been swayed as a result of the effort
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Herald Business LIVE: Today's top stories - October 13
Welcome to The Herald's Business live blog, where we’ll be bringing you the latest developments from across Scotland’s business industry.
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MI5 tackling more state threats than during Cold War, warns intelligence chief
Sir Ken McCallum says operations to tackle terrorism and state threats are now roughly of an "equal scale".
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UK's Burnham weighs approval for oil and gas drilling in the North Sea
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces a crucial decision on whether to allow oil and gas drilling in the North Sea
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Who will this inept Labour government target next? - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Peter Neal, Cleethorpes.
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Darlington charity warns ‘poverty fatigue’ is causing funding shortfall
Darlington charity First Stop warns ‘poverty fatigue’ is hitting donations as rough sleeping persists ahead of the CEO Sleepout at Mowden Park on November 19.
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Terrorists could use AI to target UK with drones and bioweapons, MI5 chief warns
Sir Ken McCallum said UK was entering ‘new era of national security’ with most threats since the Cold War, as he warned against rising danger from Russia and Iran
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Tuesday briefing: Could Burnham take Britain back towards the EU?
In today’s newsletter: The prime minister is calling for closer ties with the EU, but what could this actually amount to?
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UK households to see higher-than-expected inflation as energy prices jump – IMF
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is also now expected to see UK economic growth slow down next year, according to fresh forecasts.
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UK growth forecast upgraded but energy prices and rates to hit in 2027
The prediction from the IMF comes as final preparations are being made to the first Budget under Prime Minister Andy Burham.
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Scottish homeowners £279 a month worse off as SNP says Burnham broke promise
SNP accuses Andy Burnham of breaking cost-of-living promises as five-year mortgage rates hit 6, leaving Scottish homeowners £279 a month worse off.
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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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New Brexit deal could be major boost for farming, Burnham says
New talks with Brussels scheduled for next month will be a chance for Britain to improve trade conditions significantly for farmers, Prime Minister Andy Burnham said yesterday, in the latest sign that he favours a much closer relationship with the bloc.
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What sort of relationship should Britain have with the EU in an increasingly volatile world?
Why so many Parliamenterians would refuse to touch the issue of Brexit is understandable given how painful the whole process of decoupling from the European Union was. However, the world is a different place to what it was ten years ago when the Brexit vote took place.
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After a year of gloom, Scottish firms see signs the economy is turning
Business sentiment has climbed to its strongest level in more than a year, while expectations for sales and profits have also improved
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UK households to face sharper rise in inflation than previously thought, IMF warns
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is also now expected to see UK economic growth slow down next year, according to fresh forecasts
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Newspaper headlines: 'Burnham ready to sign new EU deal' and 'Hand of Gord'
Many of today's papers cover the PM's comments on Brexit and the Daily Star writes of an alleged exorcism.
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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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Tom Gordon raises maternity safety concerns for Harrogate and Knaresborough families
Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has warned that concerns about maternity care are a real issue for local families, after polling commissioned by the
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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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UK spent £1.1 trillion more on benefits than transport, homes and technology
The Centre for Social Justice said welfare had acted as an ‘anaesthetic that has kept areas of the country numbed during two decades of economic failure’
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Six Ukrainian energy sites hit by Russia since Trump announced ceasefire, Zelensky says
Despite the US president announcing energy infrastructure would not be targeted strikes have continued, Ukraine says.
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UK and EU confirm date of summit after Burnham says Russian meddling shows the need for closer ties
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Russia's attempts to meddle in European politics highlight why Britain must strengthen ties with the European Union
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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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Heathrow Airport ‘cannot wait forever’ for third runway, boss warns
Heathrow Airport expansion is estimated to cost £33 billion, including £1.5 billion to move the M25 to build the runway
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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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The EU debate opening the door for Reform is wishful thinking on Nigel Farage’s part - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Peter Brown, Cleckheaton.
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The impact of ditching the triple lock cannot be downplayed - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: David Gray, Liversedge.
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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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Burnham vows the public will be the ‘boss’ over the UK’s relationship with the EU
Andy Burnham told MPs in the Commons it would be a ‘dereliction of duty’ to ignore an opportunity to seek a new deal with the EU
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Andy Burnham to push for new post-Brexit deals at EU summit
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said the prime minister was "unpicking" the deal the UK signed with the EU.
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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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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards ‘almost certainly’ behind RAF Fairford threats, says Burnham
UK to bring further sanctions against Tehran and IRGC after assessment Iran was likely to have coordinated incident
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IFS warns against ‘steady-as-you-go’ Budget as inflation not headroom is key
Higher interest rates on Government debt will push up borrowing by about £10 billion in 2029-30, the IFS said.
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Majority of Scots say country is heading in the wrong direction, poll finds
Ipsos polling finds 51 of Scots think Scotland is heading in the wrong direction, challenging John Swinney as support for Holyrood-Westminster ties rises.
