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IrelandScotlandWalesBurnham refuses to rule out tax rises in autumn BudgetExperts have warned that he and Chancellor John Healey will have little room to manoeuvre in their first Budget.21 mins agoBusinessMore than 70,000 social and affordable homes to be built across England over 10 yearsFunding has been granted to Greater Manchester, the West Midlands and West Yorkshire as well as £6bn for London. 1 hr agoPoliticsReform says it will prioritise British-born workers for social housingLabour called the plan "unserious and unworkable" and accused Reform of pushing "gimmicks and division".19 hrs agoPoliticsMayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisionsHousing minister Matthew Pennycook said the change was "essential" for helping mayors "effectively deliver new homes".2 days agoPoliticsUK drone factories may face attacks from 'unknown sources', says Kremlin adviserThe comments on BBC Newsnight come after the UK announced it has agreed to hand over blueprints for British-made missile components to Ukraine.3 hrs agoEuropeSharing dangerous driving videos is 'truly reprehensible', PM saysHis comments come as the government urged TikTok and other social media firms to remove wrong-way driving videos.15 hrs agoTeesScottish National Investment Bank makes 'painful' £138m net lossThe publicly-owned body, which operates independently, has invested in several firms that collapsed last year.17 hrs agoScotlandBurnham vows support for Ukraine despite 'outrageous threats' from RussiaIt comes after Moscow warned of "consequences" over the reported use of British drones by Ukraine. Restriction zone scheme for offenders to start in OctoberSerious violent and sexual offenders may be confined to areas of just a few miles after leaving prison on probation.Economic adviser O'Neill rules out government job but backs PM's devolution plansLord O'Neill, former chief economist at Goldman Sachs, was tipped to become Andy Burnham's chief economic adviser.UK borrows more than expected in July as Healey prepares for first BudgetChancellor John Healey said the government is 'committed to meeting our fiscal rules'Burnham to send high-performing civil servants to mayoral offices The prime minister said the scheme would help communities "unleash and unlock their potential". Features and analysisUK missiles offer may help Ukraine - but they are not what Zelensky needs mostUK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is handing over blueprints so Kyiv can build its own long-range missiles.The dangers of politicians being 'too online' - or not online enoughIn an era when reputations can be made or broken with a single post, getting the balance right is tricky.How one man gets new laws passed - again and againRon Bailey has been quietly changing the law for the past 40 years - how does he do it?Meet the men applying for the 'hardest job in British politics'Labour MSPs Michael Marra and Joe Fagan are making their pitches as they aim to succeed Anas Sarwar.I survived two years as prime minister in a hit new game - then my cabinet deserted meMobile game No 10: Full Confidence recently ranked above Minecraft on the UK App Store paid games chartAndy Burnham becomes PMPrisoner release row proving to be Burnham's first big test as PMThe prison overcrowding crisis presents the new PM with a dilemma for which there are only unpalatable choices.Sir John Curtice: The 'Burnham bounce' is real but it's not massiveThe governing party's poll ratings have improved but they're only just ahead of Reform.Key takeaways as Andy Burnham becomes PMThe new Labour leader has formally taken office and set out his priorities for power in No 10.Burnham has big ideas - but what will they cost?Every tricky decision and trade off is being watched by the country and the markets at the same timeCan Burnham's casual style survive contact with No 10?When Burnham becomes PM, he'll find it harder to wear the wardrobe that's central to his political brand.From our Political Editor Chris MasonWhere does this unorthodox by-election victory leave Nigel Farage?As expected, the Reform UK leader easily won the Clacton by-election but was nowhere to be seen after the result.Chris Mason: What his first week in power tells us about Andy BurnhamThe fledgling Burnham administration has been seeking to find its feet and make a decent first impression at the same time, the BBC's political editor Chris Mason explains.Shapps blocked from standing again for the ConservativesKemi Badenoch tells the BBC she leads a "new party full of new people" as ex-MP is rejected as a candidate. Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar set to become a minister in Burnham's governmentIt would mean Sarwar leaving the Scottish Parliament and his leader role, then taking up a seat in the House of Lords.Chris Mason: Sarwar ministerial role sees promotion of another Starmer criticMonths after calling on Keir Starmer to quit, the Scottish Labour leader is set to become a minister in Burnham's government, the BBC's political editor writes. BBC InDepthThe dangers of politicians being 'too online' - or not online enoughIn an era when reputations can be made or broken with a single post, getting the balance right is tricky.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.Sir John Curtice: The 'Burnham bounce' is real but it's not massiveThe governing party's poll ratings have improved but they're only just ahead of Reform.Our exclusive behind-the-scenes access at No 10 as Andy Burnham became PMLaura Kuenssberg was given unprecedented access to the new prime minister’s first days in power. Ruthless plotter? Flip-flopper? Dad dancer? Insiders reveal the real Andy BurnhamWho is the real Andy Burnham? Laura Kuenssberg talks to more than 20 people who know him to work it outWatch/ListenThe campaign to replace ZelenskyThe Ukrainian president’s challenger is his former close adviser.'Quiet, quiet, quiet!' - What triggers Trump to shut down reporters?As the US president insults a journalist again, the BBC looks at the questions he does not like to answer.Russia blames West for deepening crisisAuthorities are frustrated by the absence of victory as drone strikes bring the war home.Labour leadership: Marra says party must work for stronger ScotlandScottish Labour leadership candidtate Michael Marra says the party must work for Scotland. Labour leadership: Fagan says indyref calls and Sturgeon era 'over'Labour leadership Joe Fagan says the days of calls for an indyref and the Nicola Sturgeon era 'over'.
