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IrelandScotlandWalesChris 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.15 hrs agoPoliticsChancellor joins PM on first day working from No 10 NorthVarious ministers are also set to work regularly from the northern branch of Downing Street.10 hrs agoPoliticsBurnham pauses early prison release schemeThe prime minister says no prisoners will be released until a review has been conducted.1 day agoPoliticsBurnham says 20% business rates cut for English pubs 'a first step' Some hospitality firms will get a discount from next April but hotels and restaurants won't get a cut.1 day agoBusinessAngela Rayner rules out rent controls in EnglandThe housing secretary tells the BBC that the Renters Rights' Act is already having a significant impact on the market.13 hrs agoPoliticsAndy Burnham's first week pledges - how much do they add up to?BBC Verify has looked at how much Burnham's new spending commitments cost and how they will be paid for15 hrs agoUK complacent about war threat, warns BAE bossThe threat of attack has never been higher, the boss of Europe's biggest defence contractor has warned. Dr Charles Woodburn 1 day agoBusinessGreen-led council 'won't assist immigration raids'Lewisham has become the first council in the UK to refuse to assist Home Office immigration raids. Burnham acting like he's still a mayor, says BadenochThe Tory leader says the new prime minister needs to "lift his sights" to fix broader issues with the UK.Rayner says she will not be repaying severance cash after making cabinet returnThe returning housing secretary received £16,876 after leaving government in September 2025.Senior ministers and aides set to work from No 10 NorthA think tank blueprint for No 10 North recommends a workforce of up to 300 staff within 18 months.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. 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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. Burnham tells cabinet to tackle living costs at first meetingThe new prime minister chaired his first cabinet after announcing a cut to VAT on household electricity.BBC InDepthRuthless 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 outBurnham'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.The Nowak murder has lit a match under British politics. This is how we got hereThe police response to the murder of Henry Nowak has triggered a heated transatlantic debate.Is it harder than ever to be prime minister?Discontent with the political class is greater than ever - has the UK become ungovernable?Relish and dread as Starmer 'shambles' hangs over Scotland and Wales electionsLaura Kuenssberg travels to Wales and Scotland to speak to candidates and voters ahead of May 7 polls.Watch/ListenBurnham on how he will fund business rates cutThe new prime minister was speaking after announcing a business rate cut for pubs, social clubs and live music venues. PC Harper's mum on possible early release of killersDebbie Aldman says her son has not been given "proper justice".PC Harper's killers 'should be kept in prison', says BadenochPC Harper, 28, was killed in 2019 when he was dragged by a car down a country road as three teenagers fled the scene of a quad bike theft in Berkshire.Sarwar to become minister in Burnham's governmentThe Scottish Labour leader will step down and be granted a peerage so he can take up a seat in the House of Lords.Bus travellers respond to fare reduction'It's going to help us' - public respond to bus fare cut.
