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Voters want Andy Burnham to axe Palantir's NHS contract, poll finds

VOTERS want Andy Burnham to bin the NHS’s contract with a controversial US tech firm which is linked to the genocide in Gaza and deadly…

The National (Scotland)

New Prime Minister Andy Burnham promises to lead ‘cost-of-living government’

Mr Burnham has announced that VAT will be removed from electricity bills from October.

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham’s cabinet changes open door to rethink on Brexit

ANALYSIS: The appointment of Hamish Falconer to lead Brexit reset talks suggests Andy Burnham may end up reconsidering Keir Starmer’s red lines, political editor David Maddox writes

The Independent UK

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Wes Streeting appointment as Defence Secretary branded 'disgraceful'

WES Streeting being appointed Defence Secretary has been branded “disgraceful” by anti-war campaigners.

The National (Scotland)

New UK PM announces energy tax cut on first day

LONDON - Andy Burnham gathered his new cabinet on Tuesday as he got down to work on his first full day as Britain’s prime minister, announcing an energy tax cut aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures.

Bangkok Post

Burnham’s energy bill tax cut explained – how much will you save?

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The Independent UK

What the EU wants from Andy Burnham

European leaders have made positive noises about the new UK PM, but he is likely to face the same restrictions as Starmer

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Thames Water nationalisation – what you need to know

Taps will stay on, promises the government, but at what financial cost to the public purse?

The Independent UK

Starmerites already sniping at Andy Burnham after Cabinet purge

KEIR Starmer loyalists have already begun sniping at Andy Burnham after he ruthlessly purged them from the Cabinet.

The National (Scotland)

For Andy Burnham 'revenge' was a dish served piping hot to the new PM on his first full day in No10

Commentary: Keir Starmer key ally Darren Jones fires missile into centre of Burnham government with startling attack over energy bills

Evening Standard

Could Andy Burnham introduce a wealth tax – and how much would it raise?

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The Independent UK

Charities welcome Burnham’s vow to end rough sleeping but warn he cannot ignore ‘hidden homelessness’ crisis

’If anyone’s going to do it, it will be him’, says Manchester homelessness charity boss

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer goes down the pub after quitting Number 10 as ex-PM celebrates with Rachel Reeves and other loyalists

The pair seemed in good spirits in north London shortly after making their Downing Street departure

Evening Standard

Burnham VAT cut exposes ‘madness’ of post-Brexit rules, says Stormont minister

DUP Communities Minister Gordon Lyons said the Government has been ‘far too willing to do the EU’s work’.

Evening Standard

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White House ‘deeply concerned’ over Ed Miliband appointment as Foreign Secretary

THE White House are reportedly “deeply concerned” over Andy Burnham's decision to appoint Ed Miliband as Foreign Secretary ...

The Independent UK

Not happenstance that Russia fired off UK coast on PM’s first day – ex-Army head

A Royal Navy ship shadowed the vessel and monitored the exercise and is continuing to track its activity closely, the MoD said.

The Economic Times

UK PM Andy Burnham promotes British Indian AI minister to Cabinet post

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has formed his new Cabinet team in London. British Indian minister Kanishka Narayan was promoted to the Cabinet as AI Minister. Lisa Nandy retained her department and gained new digital responsibilities. Shabana Mahmood continues as Home Secretary, and Jonathan Reynolds resumes trade. Several senior ministers allied…

The Guardian - UK

‘A big job ahead of him’: world leaders congratulate Andy Burnham as he becomes Britain’s PM

Beyond the diplomatic platitudes global media focuses on the ‘immense’ scale of the challenge he faces in the job

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The Times of India

Who is Kanishka Narayan, Bihar-born MP picked as UK's AI minister in Andy Burnham's cabinet

As Andy Burnham assumed office as the United Kingdom's new prime minister, he retained Indian-origin Labour MP Kanishka Narayan as minister for artificial intelligence, elevating the portfolio to a cabinet-level position for the first time.

Evening Standard

Defence shares climb on investment hopes after new Chancellor named

Babcock was the top riser on the FTSE 100, with shares up 7.8%, while BAE Systems lifted by 3.25% and Qinetiq moved 4% higher.

The Guardian - UK

Defence shares rise after Andy Burnham appoints John Healey as chancellor

Babcock and BAE Systems benefit as markets hope former defence secretary will increase spending on sector

Evening Standard

Burnham's wife makes No10 fashion statement: Marie-France van Heel wears £850 Victoria Beckham dress

All eyes were on Marie-France van Heel as Andy Burnham officially became Prime Minister

The Independent UK

Wealth tax could raise £10bn a year, academics tell Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham has hinted at tax reforms, with some of his closest aides and allies publicly having called for wealth taxes

The Independent UK

Burnham announces £850m tax cut on energy bills but faces questions over funding

The VAT reduction will be paid for by scrapping the digital ID card scheme, but former minister Darren Jones said that project was unfunded.

The Independent UK

Defence shares get £4bn boost after John Healey confirmed as chancellor

Defence could be one of the winners under the new chancellor, who is likely to increase military spending in Andy Burnham’s government

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