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Burnham is acting like he’s mayor of everywhere – that’s not devolving power to local communities

The UK is one of the most centralised countries in Europe. Can you imagine Meloni in charge of social care or Macron discussing buses, asks Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK

Race, school, gender: the makeup of Andy Burnham’s cabinet – in charts

Women have half the seats at the top table for the first time, but Oxbridge maintains its grip

The Guardian - UK

UK politics: Burnham defends cost of opening No 10 North against ‘London-based’ critics – as it happened

PM, on his first day at new base, says it will create ‘that sense of a more balanced country, that big things can be done from here’

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PM’s prisons early release review to be conducted over ‘coming days and weeks’

Under the new Sentencing Act set to come into force in September, some 6,000 criminals were due to be released under the early prison release scheme.

The Independent UK

A $100 question and all you need to know about markets for next week

Global markets face a pivotal week as the Federal Reserve, Bank of Japan and Bank of England meet against the backdrop of the Middle East conflict, oil prices above $100 and fresh US tariffs. Investors will also track Big Tech earnings, inflation data and central bank signals for clues on…

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Iran says UK bases are 'legitimate targets' as Andy Burnham permits continued US use

THE UK's military bases are now a 'legitimate target' for Iranian strikes, the country's Revolutionary Guard has said ...

The National (Scotland)

First Minister says green transition remains 'critical' to decision over new drilling

THE First Minister has said the “critical transition” on climate change must be considered in the question of further drilling in the North Sea,…

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Zack Polanski and Angela Rayner clash as she rejects rent controls for London

Housing Secretary Ms Rayner took a stronger stance on rent limits than new Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Evening Standard

‘A small snippet’: what pubs make of Burnham’s £100m rates giveaway

Landlords say high costs of running hospitality business outweigh potential savings of business rates discount

The Guardian - UK

Friday briefing: How disabled creators are challenging an ableist world

In today’s newsletter: Amid protests, policy battles and rising hostility, disabled designers and artists show how pleasure, creativity and visibility defy stigma

The Guardian - UK

UK PM Andy Burnham heads north to kickstart English 'devolution' plans

UK PM Andy Burnham's setting up of his northern office in Manchester aims to transfer power from London and stimulate regional growth. Experts, however, caution that it could merely facilitate de-concentration instead of authentic devolution, leaving England’s political landscape still heavily centralised despite regional leadership efforts.

The Economic Times

Could the UK’s ‘radical’ new energy secretary put a stop to North Sea Drilling for good?

Miatta Fahnbulleh has been described as a “radical economist” who is outspoken about the climate crisis. Will she put an end to North Sea debates?

Euronews

My generation shouldn’t be scared of a care tax – we’re paying one already

Andy Burnham would need to sell it to people like me. The right will call it a ‘death tax’ – why not a service for ageing well, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK

Urgent need for more security after physical attacks and abuse, say MPs’ staff

Exclusive: Westminster survey finds one in two staffers experiencing clinical levels of psychological distress

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‘Burnham bounce’ and World Cup lift mood in July, says data firm

‘Wave of optimism’ is sparked by prospect of new prime minister, England football team’s progress and hot weather

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: At least 10 killed as Putin launches ballistic missile attack on Kyiv’s drone exhibition

At least five people were killed in the city of Sloviansk, in addition to those in Kyiv

The Independent UK

Consumer confidence jumps as ‘Burnham bounce’ drives optimism

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New PM cuts business rates for UK pubs in latest cost-of-living measure

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a 20% cut to business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England on Thursday, his third major cost-of-living measure in three days as the new Labour leader seeks to revive the economy and support struggling high streets.

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The Independent UK

Where is No 10 North? What we know about Burnham’s push for devolution

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Burnham warned mansion tax could leave councils worse off

Burnham had previously described the concept as symbolising ‘the politics of envy’ but has recently backed changes to property taxes

Evening Standard

Burnham thanks Glasgow for ‘stepping up to save’ Commonwealth Games

Scotland’s largest city is playing host to the 2026 Commonwealth Games after Victoria in Australia withdrew.

The Guardian - UK

The king emerges from Tardis as Commonwealth Games face battle for time and space

The troubled Games looked doomed until Glasgow stepped in but this opening ceremony had plenty of feelgood factor

The Independent UK

Regional mayors to play key role in national policy decisions under Burnham’s plan for No 10 North

PM says opening of the new office in Manchester is ‘the biggest rebalancing of power our country has ever seen’

The Guardian - UK

It’s not just a No 10 in the north, it’s an engine for growth throughout the whole UK

Power has been too centralised in Britain and tackling that is key to progress and prosperity. This initiative is ambitious: we’re remaking the state, says UK prime minister Andy Burnham

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Regional mayors to take key roles in UK policy decisions as part of No 10 North plans

Burnham says ‘no one in government loses when power is shared’ as he revives Brown-era national economic council

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