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Express Politics31 Jul 2026

It's been less than a fortnight and Burnham's already failing his own 'Makerfield test'

OPINION - JONATHAN SAXTY: So much for power in every postcode

Guido Fawkes31 Jul 2026

Budget Date Set for 28th October

A Halloween horror…

Economy
Guido Fawkes31 Jul 2026

Switzerland Ranked World’s Most Prosperous Country as UK Drops to 18th

Switzerland is the world’s most prosperous country, according to the 2026 Legatum Prosperity Index. The UK came 18th of 161 countries… Here are the top ten: 1 🇨🇭 Switzerland 2 🇳🇴 Norway 3 🇮🇪 Ireland 4 🇩🇰 Denmark 5 🇫🇮 Finland 6 🇮🇸 Iceland 7 🇸🇪 Sweden 8 🇩🇪 Germany 9 🇦🇺 Australia 10 🇳🇱…

Conservative Home31 Jul 2026

Martin Parsons: We need to define what a refugee actually is

Not only do we need to define it we need to return to the original principles of the Refugee Convention instead of the ECHR which contrary to some of the wilder claims made in the media, that does not mean we would be abandoning human rights. The post Martin Parsons: We need to define what a refugee actually is appeared first on Conservative Home.

Express Politics31 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham dealt huge blow as new bombshell poll reveals who people truly want as PM

The newly crowned Prime Minister's Downing Street honeymoon could already be over, according to the latest YouGov poll.

Politics
Express Politics31 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham accused of 'hypocrisy' as huge row erupts over mayor tax plans

The Tories said the "hypocrisy of Labour's top-down devolution agenda" had been "laid bare"

Economy
Express Politics31 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham urged to make tax change - could slash costs for thousands of Brits

The new Prime Minister has been urged to cut 'very high tax burdens' for the aviation sector - with cheaper travel for Brits as a result.

Economy
Guido Fawkes31 Jul 2026

EXC: Jealous Louise Haigh Tries to Hog Burnham’s Ear

There are concerns in Downing Street over Louise Haigh, briefed as the ‘most powerful woman in government’ and Burnham’s right hand. Haigh was handed Deputy Prime Ministerial powers as first secretary as well as the running of the new Office of the PM and Cabinet… Downing Street insiders stress that Haigh, who was forced out…

Politics
The Guardian Politics31 Jul 2026

Daughter of British couple killed in Spanish wildfire rejects claim they ignored order to leave

Exclusive: Danielle Kirton calls on Ed Miliband to help her get answers about why evacuation order came too late The bereaved daughter of a British couple who died in a Spanish wildfire is calling on Ed Miliband to get answers from Spain’s government about why her parents were not told to evacuate until it was too late. Severe wildfires have burned across Spain and France since early July, killing people, destroying thousands of homes and forcing more than 300,000 people to flee. Continue readi

Housing
Guido Fawkes31 Jul 2026

Burnham Government Signs Trade Memo With Mauritius as British Ambassador Says Chagos Deal Still ‘Right’

Burnham is not so politically inept as to prioritise the insane Starmer-era Chagos sellout, but the Diplomatic Service is getting ahead of him. Quelle surprise… Yesterday in Mauritius’s capital Port Louis the British High Commissioner, Paul Brummell CMG, signed a memorandum of understanding on an Enhanced Strategic Trade Partnership. British Indian Ocean Territory was not…

Politics
BBC Politics31 Jul 2026

BP puts North Sea business up for sale

The decision follows a review of BP's operations and is set to end 60 years of production in the region by the oil giant.

BBC Politics31 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax

The prime minister says the move will give power to "every postcode" but critics say the plans lack detail.

Economy