Schools to offer technical subjects to pupils from age 14 in England, Burnham says
The government wants pupils to take courses like AI and manufacturing which are linked to local jobs.
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Reform UK reports Zack Polanski to police over guillotine T-shirt post
The post included a photo of a man wearing a top featuring the name "Nigel" alongside an image of a guillotine.
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Zack Polanski reported to police over guillotine post
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Powell says student loan system at top of in-tray
She says she stands by past comments that the interest charged on Plan 2 loans is "egregious".
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Fake sex images of MP are 'gross violation', court told
Lowestoft MP Jess Asato is suing Elon Musk's xAI chatbot Grok for damages in the High Court.
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Badenoch calls for emergency legislation to stop early release scheme
Last week Andy Burnham announced he was pausing early release plans for September after backlash from survivors and…
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Burnham appoints Phillipson as Labour Party chair
She will work closely with Lucy Powell, having lost out to her in the deputy leadership contest.
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Fit schools, hospitals and new homes with air con, say Lib Dems
The party says the country is "woefully unprepared for extreme heat", as parts of the UK prepare for another heatwave.
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Ex political advisor admits fraud over expense claims
Matthew Torbitt was working for Bury South MP Christian Wakeford at th etime of the offences.
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All eyes on Greater Manchester ahead of mayoral election
Voters in Greater Manchester will go to the polls on Thursday to choose Andy Burnham's successor as mayor.
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My dog Axel 'wouldn't get on' with Larry the cat, says Burnham
The PM says he doesn't think his poodle-mix would "get along" with Larry the cat, who has lived at No 10 for 15 years.
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Our exclusive behind-the-scenes access at No 10 as Andy Burnham became PM
Laura Kuenssberg was given unprecedented access to the new prime minister’s first days in power.
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Badenoch says PM must rule out tax rises to fund social care reform
In a letter to the PM, the Conservative leader offers to work with him on adult social care reform.
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Andy Burnham rules out early election in exclusive BBC interview
The new prime minister told Laura Kuenssberg that people "voted for a manifesto" that he would honour, when pressed on…
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Burnham says he is prepared to call out Trump 'if right for Britain'
Speaking exclusively to the BBC, the prime minister says he had a good first conversation with the US president and…
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Burnham to address social care, youth unemployment and devolution
A No 10 source says it is an attempt by the prime minister to show he is "hitting the ground running".
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Laura Kuenssberg goes behind the scenes with Andy Burnham in his first week as PM
See inside Andy Burnham's first week in charge, with an exclusive behind the scenes look with Laura Kuenssberg.
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Green-led council 'won't assist immigration raids'
Lewisham has become the first council in the UK to refuse to assist Home Office immigration raids.
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Current-ish
Lucy Porter gets current-ish with John Tothill, Kyrah Gray and Amy Annette.
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Chancellor joins PM on first day working from No 10 North
Various ministers are also set to work regularly from the northern branch of Downing Street.
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Angela Rayner rules out rent controls in England
The housing secretary tells the BBC that the Renters Rights' Act is already having a significant impact on the market.
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Chris Mason: What his first week in power tells us about Andy Burnham
The fledgling Burnham administration has been seeking to find its feet and make a decent first impression at the same…
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Burnham pauses early prison release scheme
The prime minister says no prisoners will be released until a review has been conducted.
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Burnham on how he will fund business rates cut
The new prime minister was speaking after announcing a business rate cut for pubs, social clubs and live music venues.
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Senior ministers and aides set to work from No 10 North
A think tank blueprint for No 10 North recommends a workforce of up to 300 staff within 18 months.
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Burnham acting like he's still a mayor, says Badenoch
The Tory leader says the new prime minister needs to "lift his sights" to fix broader issues with the UK.
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Rayner says she will not be repaying severance cash after making cabinet return
The returning housing secretary received £16,876 after leaving government in September 2025.
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PC Harper's mum on possible early release of killers
Debbie Aldman says her son has not been given "proper justice".
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Inquiry into Farage poster row at anti-racism show
Investigation has begun after row started over posters that displayed Nigel Farage's face.
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Shapps blocked from standing again for the Conservatives
Kemi Badenoch tells the BBC she leads a "new party full of new people" as ex-MP is rejected as a candidate.
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PC Harper's killers 'should be kept in prison', says Badenoch
PC Harper, 28, was killed in 2019 when he was dragged by a car down a country road as three teenagers fled the scene of…
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Sarwar to become minister in Burnham's government
The Scottish Labour leader will step down and be granted a peerage so he can take up a seat in the House of Lords.
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Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar 'delighted' to accept trade minister job
Sarwar will leave the Scottish Parliament and his leader role, and take up a seat in the House of Lords.
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Former defence minister Al Carns turns down ministerial offer
Carns quit following the resignation of John Healey as defence secretary in a row over military funding.
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Natalie Fleet leaves 'triggering' safeguarding minister role
The MP for Bolsover has spoken about how she was groomed and raped as a teenager.
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Burnham rebukes ministers after prisoner releases joke
It comes after Wes Streeting apologises over comments caught on camera ahead of Tuesday's cabinet.
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