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Express Politics31 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham is basking in the limelight – while a terrifying global crisis closes in

Our new Prime Minister has had a jolly week. Making speeches, chatting to friendly podcasters and generally being liked.

Guido Fawkes31 Jul 2026

Haigh Insists Tory & Reform Mayors Won’t be Allowed to Offer Tax Rebates In Devolution Scheme

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Louise Haigh has insisted that mayors won’t be able to offer tax rebates after receiving control over a part of income tax and business rate receipts collected in local areas. Devolution only goes one way… Haigh told Times Radio: “To my knowledge, Ben hasn’t developed a rebate scheme and…

Economy
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.

The Guardian Politics31 Jul 2026

The Burnham bounce is eclipsing the Green surge – and Zack Polanski’s radical hope is being tested | Gaby Hinsliff

The new PM is enjoying a honeymoon period but, longer-term, the Greens have the freedom to say whatever Labour won’t Cackling happily into their pints, the two most powerful men in the country scoff their way through a selection of pub snacks. Pork scratchings or scampi fries? Or maybe old-school peanuts? It’s hardly the toughest choice currently facing Andy Burnham and the chancellor, John Healey, so some may find this week’s made-to-go-viral Instagram reel of them gleefully ranking crisps a b

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Express Politics31 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham told raise personal tax allowance to £18,000 - as 4 week deadline hits

Campaign puts growing pressure on Prime Minister to change 'so wrong' system

Economy
Guido Fawkes31 Jul 2026

BP Puts North Sea Operation Up for Sale

British Petroleum has announced it will sell its operation in the North Sea after six decades. CEP Meg O’Neill said: “The North Sea remains integral to the UK’s energy system. However, as we focus our portfolio and direct capital to our highest-value opportunities, we believe our North Sea business will be better positioned as part…

BBC Politics31 Jul 2026

MP Diane Abbott readmitted into Labour Party after suspension

The long-serving MP apologises for past comments and says she has been issued with a "formal warning".

Defence
Express Politics31 Jul 2026

Politics LIVE: Andy Burnham torn apart over latest announcement

The Prime Minister is facing criticism from the Tories over his latest announcement.

Politics
Express Politics31 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham must get a grip as huge UK crisis spirals out of control in his first week

OPINION - LEO MCKINSTRY: Common touch might well be seen as sonf touch when it comes to illegal migration

Immigration
Express Politics31 Jul 2026

Five crucial things investors should watch as Burnham becomes PM

Andy Burnham has become the Prime Minister as the nation tackles a series of global economic shocks and a cost-of-living crisis.

Economy
Conservative Home31 Jul 2026

A “cross-party consensus” on social care? Watch out for your wallet.

Why should the state usurp the role of the family? The UK have three times as many old people in residential care as Poland. The post A “cross-party consensus” on social care? Watch out for your wallet. appeared first on Conservative Home.

Conservative Home31 Jul 2026

Anne-Marie Trevelyan: Give departments an investment budget

An IDEL funding stream would create a structured mechanism for departments to modernise while repaying it from future savings. This would operate like a loan. The post Anne-Marie Trevelyan: Give departments an investment budget appeared first on Conservative Home.

Economy