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Larry, the celebrated cat of 10 Downing Street, has now served under six British prime ministers. The feline was spotted outside the official residence as new PM Andy Burnham held his first Cabinet meeting.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham's administration has announced plans to cut taxes on electricity bills as part of efforts to ease household financial pressure, fulfilling key campaign commitments.
President Trump said he held a productive discussion with Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, covering trade, military cooperation, and North Sea oil interests. The two leaders plan to meet soon.
New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reshuffled his cabinet, removing figures loyal to his predecessor while unveiling a 10-year plan to address cost-of-living challenges and signalling a leftward political direction.
Andy Burnham has been appointed United Kingdom Prime Minister following a formal audience with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, replacing Keir Starmer in the nation's top political post.
Andy Burnham takes office as UK Prime Minister, pledging the most significant political and economic reforms in four decades, targeting regional decline and centralised governance.
The incoming UK Prime Minister has shelved a controversial digital identity scheme intended to combat illegal migration, redirecting £1.8 billion toward addressing the cost-of-living crisis that has gripped the nation.
Andy Burnham, former Greater Manchester mayor, becomes UK Prime Minister on Monday, pledging to restore confidence in government and provide relief on cost-of-living pressures after seven prime ministers in a decade.
Andy Burnham, the so-called 'King of the North', has assumed office as Britain's seventh prime minister in a decade, committing to fundamental government reform centred on economic hardship and deteriorating public services.
Britain's incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham has committed to abandoning the UK's digital ID programme, pledging to redirect the allocated resources toward addressing the nation's cost-of-living crisis instead.
Andy Burnham, former mayor of Greater Manchester, has been elected leader of the UK Labour Party and is positioned to become prime minister imminently, succeeding Keir Starmer.
The UK government plans to impose a default midnight-to-6am curfew on social media apps for teenagers aged 16-17, requiring users to actively change settings to access platforms overnight. Tech companies face legal obligations and regulatory sanctions for non-compliance.
A major UK public inquiry has found the government squandered almost £10 billion on personal protective equipment during the pandemic, with a controversial 'VIP lane' unfairly prioritising politically connected suppliers over others.
British police have arrested a 26-year-old suspect following the death of Ann Widdecombe, a former Conservative MP and Brexit Party MEP. The ex-politician was discovered at her home in Haytor on Dartmoor with serious injuries. Authorities say the case is not being treated as terrorism.
Andy Burnham, poised to become UK Prime Minister, has pledged to pursue additional sanctions against Israel over ceasefire breaches and illegal settlements, signalling a potentially harder stance on Middle East policy than his predecessor.
UK police have arrested a man on suspicion of murdering Ann Widdecombe, a 78-year-old former government minister and prominent Reform UK politician, after she was discovered with serious injuries.
British hard-right politician Nigel Farage faces renewed scrutiny over unreported financial gifts, including allegations that a convicted fraudster funded his security and staffing before he entered parliament.
US Vice President JD Vance has criticized British leadership for failing the nation, expressing optimism that the incoming prime minister will deliver the substantial reforms that voters demand after years of political instability.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation after serving fewer than two years, concluding a troubled tenure marked by controversial policy shifts and deteriorating approval ratings.
A Conservative member of the UK House of Lords says the United Kingdom is unlikely to rejoin the European Union under any new government, despite earlier Brexit concerns.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation Monday, setting the stage for Labour's leadership election before parliament reconvenes in September. The development marks Britain's seventh change in prime minister within a decade.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce his resignation imminently, with government insiders suggesting a formal timeline could come as early as Monday, amid growing discontent over his handling of immigration and energy challenges.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday, less than two years after winning a landslide election. Labour is turning to Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham as a potential replacement.
US President Donald Trump has predicted that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will resign, blaming the British leader's handling of immigration and energy policy. Reports suggest Starmer could announce a resignation timeline as early as Monday.
The UK Observer reported PM Keir Starmer planned to resign Monday with a departure timeline, but government sources deny the claims, asserting his commitment to leading the country.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer will announce Monday a sweeping package of curbs on social media use by British teenagers under 16, as well as restrictions on chatbots and curfews for older youth, before attending a G7 meeting in France.