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BBC Politics29 Jul 2026

'Every day I'm just winging it': The families hoping for social care reform

As Andy Burnham outlines his aim to overhaul social care, BBC News speaks to the families caring for loved ones.

The Guardian Politics29 Jul 2026

Revealed: George Cottrell transferred $2m to his mother days before her donations to Reform UK

Exclusive: Sources say Fiona Cottrell told bankers the transfers, received 24-72 hours before her donations to Reform, came from her son The convicted fraudster George Cottrell transferred a total of more than $2m to his mother, Fiona Cottrell, in the days before her 2024 donations to Reform UK, the Guardian understands. Financial industry sources told the Guardian that Fiona received one deposit of $1.4m and two tranches of more than $300,000 each – money she attributed to having come from her

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BBC Politics29 Jul 2026

Burnham doesn't rule out tax rises to fix social care

The prime minister holds cross-party talks as he speeds up review of social care in England.

Economy
Guido Fawkes29 Jul 2026

ONS Spends £400,000 on Branded Notepads

Britain’s embattled statistics authority spent £400,000 in taxpayer cash on branded notepads. It’s the hottest merch in town… Shadow Chancellor for the Duchy of Lancaster Alex Burghart asked what branded items the ONS had spent money on, chief executive Darren Tierney responded: “In line with the guidance permitting merchandise for essential government delivery, the ONS…

Economy
Express Politics29 Jul 2026

It's time Andy Burnham looked terminally ill people in the eye and made one admission

OPINION: Terminally ill mother Sophie Blake writes for the Daily Express after Andy Burnham said palliative and social care needs fixing before the assisted dying debate

Guido Fawkes29 Jul 2026

‘Hurt’ Phillipson Sympathises With Sacked Starmerites After Demotion

Bridget Phillipson has told the Guardian: “Being education secretary was amazing … and I’m really proud of what we achieved in that time.” She said she resonated with Starmerites: “I know how people will feel, those who’ve lost out – I know it hurts. It hurts to lose a job that you have loved and…

Education
BBC Politics29 Jul 2026

Gangland hitman who threw acid at Scottish Conservative leader is freed

Russell Findlay has warned that organised crime groups may still have "unfinished business" with him after learning William Burns would be leaving prison.

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Express Politics29 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham urged to meet terminally ill campaigners after assisted dying blow

The Prime Minister has essentially put a stop to the assisted dying Bill

BBC Politics29 Jul 2026

Councillor charged over Nigerian population comment

Glenn Gibbins, from Sunderland, will appear at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court next month.

Crime
BBC Politics29 Jul 2026

Councillor charged over Nigerian population comment

Glenn Gibbins, from Sunderland, will appear at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court next month.

Crime
Guido Fawkes29 Jul 2026

Only a Third of Brits Think the BBC Is Impartial

Only 33% of adults questioned by Ofcom described the BBC as impartial. They’re catching up… Ofcom released its Media Nations report overnight which showed continued dominance of Netflix on TV screens. It also released results from the regulator’s Public Service Media tracker, which asked British adults to pick the media brands which corresponded to certain…

BBC Politics29 Jul 2026

Gangland hitman who threw acid at Scottish Conservative leader is freed

Russell Findlay has warned that organised crime groups may still have "unfinished business" with him after learning William Burns would be leaving prison.

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