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Burnham sparks Indyref2 row after saying referendum could follow majority public support

Andy Burnham has sparked a fresh Scottish independence row after saying another referendum would not take place unless majority public support emerged, prompting the SNP to claim the Prime Minister had shifted his position.

By Charlotte Mercer • 9 September 2026 • 3 min read

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Burnham defends Israel sanctions in Commons: ‘Britain has to stand for something’

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has personally defended the Government's sanctions against Israeli settlements, telling MPs that Britain 'has to stand for something' and must back support for a two-state solution with action.

Charlotte Mercer • 9 Sep 2026 • 3 min read

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Met Police widens criminal investigation into Reform UK over fresh donation allegations

The Metropolitan Police has widened an existing criminal investigation involving Reform UK after detectives assessed fresh allegations concerning political donations and polling.

Staff member • 9 Sep 2026 • 3 min read

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Every landlord in England ordered to join national register as Government sets December launch date

Every active private landlord in England will have to join a national property register as the Government confirms a 15 December launch in the West Midlands and a nationwide rollout lasting 12 months.

Charlotte Mercer • 9 Sep 2026 • 3 min read

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Israel gives British Consulate 30 days to close as UK diplomats ordered out and Corbyn banned

Israel has given Britain 30 days to close its consulate in East Jerusalem, while other UK officials have seven days to leave and former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is among British nationals barred from entering Israel.

Charlotte Mercer • 9 Sep 2026 • 3 min read

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Transport Secretary summons NATS boss after air traffic failure cancels more than 1,000 flights

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has summoned NATS chief executive Martin Rolfe after a major air traffic control failure caused more than 1,000 flight cancellations and widespread disruption across UK airports.

Charlotte Mercer • 9 Sep 2026 • 3 min read

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UK borrowing costs hit highest level since 1998 as £4.25bn debt sale piles pressure on Healey

Britain has sold £4.25 billion of 30-year Government debt at a yield of 5.8168%, the highest borrowing cost at any gilt auction or syndication since comparable Debt Management Office records began in 1998.

Charlotte Mercer • 9 Sep 2026 • 2 min read

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Israel orders closure of British Consulate in Jerusalem as UK relations plunge into diplomatic crisis

Israel has announced the closure of the British Consulate in East Jerusalem and a series of further retaliatory measures after the UK unveiled new restrictions targeting trade linked to Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.

Charlotte Mercer • 8 Sep 2026 • 3 min read

Labour

Major air traffic control failure hits Heathrow and Gatwick as flights grounded across UK airports

A technical failure in NATS' flight processing system caused widespread disruption at major UK airports, with Gatwick departures temporarily grounded and Heathrow, Manchester, Stansted and other airports hit by delays and restrictions.

Charlotte Mercer • 8 Sep 2026 • 3 min read

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Great British Railways ordered to increase rail freight by 40% under new Government target

The Government has set Great British Railways a new target to increase rail freight by at least 40% by 2040, with the Railways Bill providing for the target to form part of the new body's statutory framework.

Charlotte Mercer • 8 Sep 2026 • 2 min read

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UK bans Iranian aircraft from landing as Government unveils sweeping new sanctions

The Government has laid legislation imposing sweeping new sanctions on Iran, including a ban on Iranian aircraft landing in the UK and expanded restrictions on finance, energy, shipping, insurance and banking.

Charlotte Mercer • 8 Sep 2026 • 3 min read

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Burnham sparks Indyref2 row after saying referendum could follow majority public support

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Burnham defends Israel sanctions in Commons: ‘Britain has to stand for something’

Met Police widens criminal investigation into Reform UK over fresh donation allegations

Every landlord in England ordered to join national register as Government sets December launch date

Israel gives British Consulate 30 days to close as UK diplomats ordered out and Corbyn banned

Transport Secretary summons NATS boss after air traffic failure cancels more than 1,000 flights

UK borrowing costs hit highest level since 1998 as £4.25bn debt sale piles pressure on Healey

Israel orders closure of British Consulate in Jerusalem as UK relations plunge into diplomatic crisis

Major air traffic control failure hits Heathrow and Gatwick as flights grounded across UK airports

Great British Railways ordered to increase rail freight by 40% under new Government target

UK bans Iranian aircraft from landing as Government unveils sweeping new sanctions

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