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Mayors to gain powers to overrule councils on planning decisions
Mayors are to receive powers to override local councils on planning decisions, with housing minister Matthew Pennycook saying the change is needed to help deliver new homes.
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Lord O'Neill rules out government job after Burnham adviser speculation
Lord O'Neill, the former Goldman Sachs chief economist, has ruled out taking a government job after being tipped for a senior economic advisory role w...
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John Swinney defends £45,000 World Cup flight costs
John Swinney has defended £45,000 spent on business-class flights to the World Cup, amid figures showing Scottish government official visits to the Un...
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Burnham says UK will maintain full support for Ukraine amid Russian threat
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said London will continue to support Ukraine fully after Russia threatened the UK. The supplied material does not s...
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Burnham received £345,000 in donations before becoming Prime Minister
Burnham has listed his financial interests for the first time since returning to Parliament, disclosing £345,000 in donations received before becoming...
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Burnham says he is not embarrassed over hoax message exchange
Burnham has said he is not embarrassed about a hoax message exchange involving someone posing as Susie Wiles, Donald Trump’s chief of staff. The suppl...
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Burnham exchanged messages with White House imposter
Downing Street has declined to comment after Burnham was reported to have exchanged messages with someone posing as a White House contact in a securit...
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UK defends seizure of shadow fleet tanker after Putin threat
The UK government has said it is acting lawfully to disrupt and deter shadow fleet vessels after the seizure of a tanker and a threat from Putin.
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Prime Minister says cost of living support is not enough
The Prime Minister has acknowledged that measures announced since taking office three weeks ago have not been sufficient to ease cost of living pressu...
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Burnham suggests wealthy areas should help house asylum seekers
Burnham has suggested affluent areas should share responsibility for housing asylum seekers, as the prime minister faced questions about protests over...
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Lib Dems warn Health Bill changes could weaken patient safety
The Liberal Democrats have said government plans to modernise the NHS through Health Bill changes risk undermining patient safety and could lead to an...
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Burnham to bring forward ban on 'subscription traps'
The prime minister is beginning a UK tour with announcements intended to reduce pressure on household finances, including bringing forward a ban on so...
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Andy Burnham to begin UK cost of living tour
Andy Burnham is set to tour the UK with a focus on the cost of living, as Downing Street says the prime minister’s plans will ease pressure on househo...
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Victims minister says Burnham is looking into Epstein enquiry
Victims minister Alex Davies-Jones has said Burnham is examining the possibility of conducting an Epstein enquiry, adding that she discussed the issue...
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Burnham pledges ‘relentless’ action on small boat crossings
Burnham has promised a sustained effort to curb small boat crossings, as the prime minister said enforcement has been stepped up but more safe routes...
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Prime minister says regional mayors will receive income tax share
The prime minister has said regional mayors will be given a share of income tax, saying the move will extend power to “every postcode”. Critics have s...
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Supreme Court to review Palestine Action ban
The UK Supreme Court has allowed Palestine Action to appeal against the government’s decision to proscribe the group under anti-terrorism laws, BBC Ne...
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Burnham says nuclear submarine investment will protect UK and support jobs
Burnham has said investment in nuclear submarines will help protect the UK and support employment, as the prime minister prepares to visit Barrow-in-F...