Five headaches Andy Burnham will have to deal with as PM
From defence spending to housing - the next UK leader has a series of challenges to deal with.
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Burnham’s ‘Manchesterism’ got him to No 10 – but will it work for the UK?
Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country.
MP calls for Widdecombe memorial in Parliament
Helen Grant replaced Ann Widdecombe as MP for Maidstone and the Weald in the 2010 general election.
Pakistan resisting UK attempts to deport grooming gang leader
The government of Pakistan says it has "no connection whatsoever" with the case of Shabir Ahmed.
UK says Falkland Islands ‘definitely ours’ after Argentina banner
Argentina could be disciplined by Fifa for the celebrations after the World Cup win over England.
Starmer pledges ‘unwavering support’ for Ukraine on final visit as PM
The outgoing prime minister assures President Zelensky of the UK's continued support in its war with Russia.
Burnham planning summer tour of UK in early weeks as PM
Described as a "listening tour of the UK", Burnham will travel across the country in August while MPs break for…
Sadiq Khan among 26 new peers to enter the Lords
The London mayor is to be joined by broadcaster June Sarpong and former union chief Christina McAnea in the Lords.
New councils to be created in 14 areas of England
The plans will see the abolition of two-tier government, with district and county councils replaced with single, unitary authorities.
Couples free to marry at the beach or the pub under new plans
The government says it wants to update "outdated" marriage laws to give couples in England and Wales more choice.
What we know about Andy Burnham’s policies
The former Greater Manchester mayor could find himself in Downing Street as soon as mid-July.
British Steel taken into public ownership to protect ‘vital’ UK supply
The Scunthorpe steelworks has been officially nationalised under new government powers passed this week.