Andy Burnham
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Tens of thousands of homeless people to get flu jab free on NHS for the first time
Andy Burnham said the initiative would protect ‘some of the most vulnerable people from potentially deadly infections’
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Airlines to be blocked from charging parents extra to sit with children on flights
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the rule changes are part of a crackdown on the ‘little charges that add up’ when families plan their holiday trips
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Newspaper headlines: 'Laughing criminals let loose' and 'Return to the castle'
Inmates who were released early from prisons in England and Wales are pictured on several of Friday's front pages.
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UK airlines to be banned from charging parents to sit with children
Planned rule change forms part of Burnham’s bid to crack down on the ‘little charges that add up’
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DWP state pensioners under 77 can get extra £965.20 payment
Some pensioners may have received two scheduled State Pension payments in September
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Dual UK-Iranian national arrested over RAF Fairford incident
The 25-year-old man was arrested in Westminster, London, marking the sixth arrest in connection with Sunday's incident near the airbase.
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October 2026 DWP benefits and pension payment dates plus cost of living support
All the essential cost of living information whether claiming benefits or not
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Key disability benefit for young people may be axed under major welfare changes
Exclusive: Plan under discussion involves intensive support to help young people into employment
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‘Total class act’: Marie-France van Heel is poised to be a very different PM’s wife
The former marketing executive is expected to play a big role in promoting the UK and could be the most influential spouse in No 10 in years
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Man City not 'above the rules', says No 10 after backlash to Burnham remarks
The prime minister said he would be "really concerned" if the club's owners sell up after Premier League rule breaches.
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Burnham’s Brexit pledge means an early election is now far more likely
The prime minister’s pledge to stick to the restrictive red lines of Sir Keir Starmer’s manifesto is simply not sustainable until 2029 – however strongly Andy Burnham denies there will be an early general election, writes political editor David Maddox
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‘My abuser was jailed for strangling me – when he gets released he’ll come after me’
Exclusive: Mollie Cousins says her abuser Daniel Bowler is among the thousands to be released early from prison to ease overcrowding, as she accuses ministers of failing to listen to victims’ concerns
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Nigel Farage says he would offer fracking 'referendum' to affected communities
Nigel Farage plans to give local communities a vote on whether fracking happens in their areas as Reform seeks to introduce the controversial gas drilling process across the North.
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British-Iranian man arrested over alleged RAF Fairford bomb plot
The man has been arrested on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts
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The battle lines for the next general election have already been drawn
Nigel Farage believes Andy Burnham’s decision to open the door to returning to the EU could benefit Reform. Regardless, the decision to reignite the Brexit debates will play a central role when Britain next goes to the polls, writes Kate Devlin
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Hundreds of criminals leave prison under early release scheme
Around 4,500 inmates are expected to be released early by June 2027 under a scheme designed to stop prisons becoming full.
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Labour figures uneasy about Healey’s ‘underpowered’ approach to budget
Chancellor faces global volatility and soaring energy costs as some insiders worry lack of clarity could trigger fresh market shock
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Burnham warned Rosebank oil field could breach West Bank sanctions
Campaigners and Green Party leader Zack Polanski raise concerns about Rosebank's ties to an Israeli firm.
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Manchester City not 'above the rules', says Downing Street
After PM Andy Burnham's - a former mayor of Greater Manchester - admission of his fears that the club's owners might leave because of the investigation into 'creative book-keeping', his spokesperson has issued a clarification.
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Martin Lewis poll reveals most want triple lock scrapped to fund social care
A Martin Lewis poll found 63.1 of respondents backed scrapping the state pension triple lock to help fund universal social care, with a sharp age divide.
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£50bn State Pension shake-up revealed - but there’s a surprising second figure
New DWP analysis suggests changing the State Pension triple lock could save £50bn a year by 2050, while pensioner relative poverty is projected to fall.
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Lib Dems criticise Ed Davey over pension triple lock response
Sir Ed questioned the PM's plans to change the triple lock, telling the BBC removing it "would put more pensioners into poverty".
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'We won't change approach': EU wants actions from UK, rather than words
After a rollercoaster decade since the Brexit vote, the idea of the UK rejoining is still only a distant prospect and the European Union is waiting first to see what London wants next.
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How success of Manchester City helped put Andy Burnham in power
PM has praised Abu Dhabi group as ‘huge partner’ in reshaping Manchester, but critics say this ignores public cost of city’s transformation
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Crucial tips for Harrogate businesses facing threats of AI spams and scams at Rudding Park event
Harrogate District Chamber of Commerce is to help local firms navigate the rapidly evolving threat of AI-driven fraud.
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The 5% tax cut coming into effect for UK households today
Most are set to see savings from today – but some could lose out
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£50bn State Pension shake-up revealed - but there’s a surprising second figure
New DWP analysis suggests changing the State Pension triple lock could save £50bn a year by 2050, while pensioner relative poverty is projected to…
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Why Burnham’s voting reforms could backfire on Labour
Andy Burnham has put electoral reform back on the agenda, but could changing Britain’s voting system hand Reform UK an unexpected advantage? Maja Anushka reports
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We like Andy Burnham – but will he be able to keep his promises?
In The Room hits Liverpool for Labour Party Conference. Cleo heads into the hall, fringe events, protests and the media pen, talking to delegates, campaigners and lobbyists to get a feel for Andy Burnham’s Labour. Helen takes a different route, moving between Shelter, the Future Governance Forum and the receptions where senior figures are talking about what comes next. The mood is unusually upbeat, united and hopeful. But beneath the optimism, how much anxiety is there about turning the Burnham bounce into something that lasts? New episodes of In The Room come out weekly. Listen to the latest on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or watch on YouTube.
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New driving licence changes start today. Here's what they could mean for you
Learners must now spend at least six months getting driving experience before they can take a practical test
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Protesters outside York Hospital call on NHS to end contract with tech company
Protesters outside York Hospital have called on the NHS to end its contract with tech giant Palantir.
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Protesters outside York Hospital call on NHS to end contract with tech company
Protesters outside York Hospital have called on the NHS to end its contract with tech giant Palantir.
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UK borrowing costs soar as gilt yields hit 6% for first time since 1998
The global bond market woes spilt over into equities as London’s FTSE 100 Index tumbled by 1.7%.
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UK energy price cap forecast to soar to £2000 by January – as bills rise today
Four million households will see energy bills go up today as the Ofgem price cap rises by 4%
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Burnham wants to change Britain’s voting system. What would that mean for Labour?
Labour could lose hundreds of seats under a new voting system, projections show
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£50bn State Pension shake-up revealed - but there’s a surprising second figure
New DWP analysis suggests changing the State Pension triple lock could save £50bn a year by 2050, while pensioner relative poverty is projected to…
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Burnham’s top cabinet ministers divided over rejoining EU
Foreign secretary Ed Miliband and home secretary Shabana Mahmood are understood to be on opposing sides of the debate over whether or not the UK should reverse Brexit
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Trump says he had ‘fruitful discussions’ about Jimmy Lai’s release with Xi Jinping
British media tycoon is serving a 20-year prison sentence on national security and sedition charges
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‘Thank you Andy Burnham’: prisoners react as they begin to leave under early release scheme – UK politics live
Hundreds of prisoners are being released early today across England and Wales in attempt to ease overcrowding
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Israel warned UK over ‘Iranian attack’ before RAF Fairford incident, Netanyahu claims
The Israeli prime minister told US broadcaster Fox News the situation was ‘wild’ and ‘absurd’
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£50bn State Pension shake-up revealed - but there’s a surprising second figure
New DWP analysis suggests changing the State Pension triple lock could save £50bn a year by 2050, while pensioner relative poverty is projected to…
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Morrisons Christmas delivery slots are open – and there's a major change
Morrisons has opened Christmas delivery and Click & Collect slots, with Delivery Pass customers able to book across two full weeks from December…
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UK in emergency talks with European allies over releasing diesel stocks
European countries have come under pressure after Donald Trump threatens to ban US exports of diesel
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£50bn State Pension shake-up revealed - but there’s a surprising second figure
New DWP analysis suggests changing the State Pension triple lock could save £50bn a year by 2050, while pensioner relative poverty is projected to…
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The four key changes UK small businesses want to see in the Budget this month
Industry bodies have laid out their priorities to support the economy
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‘Thank you Andy Burnham’ - Prisoners react as they leave HMP Durham early
Prisoners leaving HMP Durham under the Government’s latest early-release scheme were heard thanking Andy Burnham.
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Prisoners freed early in England and Wales risk living on the streets, say probation officers
Warning of a lack of hostel places for 2,000 criminals due to be released over the next month to ease overcrowding
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Right to ask what sort of relationship Britain wants with the EU and settle the matter once and for all
The past decade has been characterised by drift and division. No one feels particularly better off than they were ten years ago and the social challenges continue to mount with fewer and fewer resources available to deal with them. Britain has been swimming upstream and a lot of voters are exasperated.
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Healey urged to offer energy support in budget as bills rise 4%
Millions of people in Great Britain face increase from Thursday to an average of £1,723 a year for a typical home
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The NHS and social care need to work together, too often vulnerable people are stuck between the two - Jayne Dowle
With the state pension triple lock under threat to fund Andy Burnham’s bold proposal of a national care service, it’s tempting to think that reform is all about the money and nothing else. Expect much tussling to come over this ‘triple lock’.
