Burnham and Zelenskyy call for immediate energy ceasefire as leaders agree to meet
Burnham and Zelenskyy have urged Russia to halt infrastructure and Black Sea shipping attacks. The leaders plan to meet, but no ceasefire has been agreed.
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Seven prime ministers later, Larry the Cat is still running Downing Street
Larry is recovering after a minor operation. We look back at 15 years in Downing Street, seven prime ministers and Cameron’s Commons declaration of love.
Burnham Announces £48m Dementia Research Partnership
A £48 million government-industry partnership will support dementia research, with £33 million of public funding and a focus on clinical trial recruitment.
Burnham opens door to Germany joining next-generation fighter jet programme
Andy Burnham says Britain is open to Germany joining the Global Combat Air Programme, with further discussions to involve existing partners Italy and Japan.
NEW YOUGOV POLL — Labour opens five-point lead over Reform as Conservatives remain third
Labour has opened a five-point lead over Reform UK in the latest YouGov poll for The Times, with Labour on 27%, Reform on 22% and the Conservatives remaining third on 20%.
NEW WELFARE RULES — 325,000 people in supported housing to keep more of their earnings
More than 325,000 residents in supported housing and temporary accommodation are set to keep more of their earnings under new Housing Benefit rules which came into force on 5 October.
US withdraws ALL bombers from RAF Fairford following suspected terror plot
The Pentagon has confirmed that all US bombers deployed to RAF Fairford have returned to their home bases in America following security concerns surrounding a suspected terrorist plot targeting the Gloucestershire airbase.
Burnham government scraps controversial plan to expand judge-only Crown Court trials
The Government has abandoned plans for a major expansion of judge-only Crown Court trials, although judge-alone trials for complex fraud cases and other court reforms will remain.
Burnham to force MPs to vote on changing pension triple lock BEFORE next General Election
The Government has confirmed it will legislate during this Parliament to change the State Pension triple lock from April 2030, meaning MPs will vote on the reform before the next general election.
UK-France ‘one in, one out’ migrant deal scrapped as Paris refuses to renew scheme
The UK-France ‘one in, one out’ Channel migrant pilot is no longer accepting new cases after France decided not to renew the agreement beyond 1 October.
Burnham commits Labour to fighting next election on changing the voting system
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has committed Labour to contesting the next general election with a manifesto pledge to change the UK's electoral system.
Burnham says UK has ‘strong indications’ Iran played a part in RAF Fairford incident
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says the UK has ‘strong indications’ Iran played a part in the security incident near RAF Fairford, while stressing that the counter-terrorism investigation remains ongoing.
Burnham to create state-owned Great British Grid
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is to create Great British Grid, a new publicly owned body within Great British Energy intended to invest in electricity infrastructure and speed up grid connections.
Burnham pledges NHS-style social care free at point of use as ‘nothing is off the table’ on funding
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to develop an NHS-style National Care Service for England that would be free at the point of use, while saying nothing is off the table on funding.
Burnham Government revives Help to Buy with 2.5% deposits and 20% taxpayer-backed equity loans
The Government is reviving the Help to Buy equity-loan model with a new scheme offering eligible first-time buyers 2.5% deposits and Government equity loans worth up to 20%.
Burnham refuses to back Heathrow third runway, putting previous Government support in doubt
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has declined to back a third runway at Heathrow, saying the views of Londoners should be heard before he takes a position on the project.
UK summons infrastructure and defence chiefs for closed-door briefings on Russian threat
Senior figures from Britain's critical infrastructure and defence sectors are to receive closed-door Government briefings on Russian cyber, sabotage, espionage and hybrid threats.
Burnham rules out snap General Election after reports advisers were pushing for early vote
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has moved to shut down speculation about an early General Election, saying he could 'knock that dead' and that an early vote is not what the country needs.
Labour's 2024 manifesto writer joins Chancellor's team amid General Election speculation
Ravinder Athwal, the economist closely involved in writing Labour's 2024 manifesto, is joining Chancellor John Healey's Treasury team as a senior special adviser amid continuing speculation over an early General Election.
Government offers Northern Ireland more than £1.5bn to break budget deadlock
The UK Government has offered the Northern Ireland Executive more than £1.5 billion as ministers seek to break the continuing deadlock over its budget.
Labour back on top in first YouGov MRP of Burnham premiership, but Britain still heading for hung Parliament
YouGov's first Westminster MRP since Andy Burnham became Prime Minister projects Labour as the largest party on 241 seats, but 85 short of an overall majority.
New YouGov MRP projects hung Parliament if General Election held now
YouGov's first MRP since Andy Burnham became Prime Minister projects Labour would remain the largest party on 241 seats but lose its Commons majority if an election were held now.
Badenoch says she believes Burnham could call General Election in December
Kemi Badenoch has said she believes Andy Burnham could call a General Election as soon as December, describing the Prime Minister as a gambler who may fancy his chances.
Government confirms Manchester will host the 2027 G20 Leaders’ Summit
The Government has confirmed Manchester will host the G20 Leaders’ Summit on 27 and 28 November 2027, with world leaders gathering at Manchester Central.
Prime Minister’s AI adviser steps down from full-time Downing Street role
Dr Jade Leung will step down as the Prime Minister’s full-time AI adviser and AI Security Institute CTO at the end of September, while moving into two part-time government roles.
Chagos deal being reviewed as annual Mauritius payments put on hold
The Government is reviewing the Chagos agreement after US opposition, with Defence Secretary Wes Streeting confirming that planned payments to Mauritius will not be made at this stage.
Burnham announces new UK centre to combat hostile-state disinformation
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ordered security chiefs to begin creating a National Centre for Information Defence to detect, attribute and disrupt hostile-state information attacks.
Burnham tells Trump Britain will ‘stand firm’ over Falkland Islands
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has told Donald Trump directly that Britain will stand firm against threats to the Falkland Islands and defend the Islanders’ right to remain British.
Ed Davey promises £17bn income-tax cuts funded by closer EU ties
Sir Ed Davey has promised £17 billion of income-tax cuts by the end of the next Parliament, funded through growth the Liberal Democrats believe would follow Britain rejoining the EU Single Market and a customs union.
Burnham to press EU for UK inclusion in ‘Made in Europe’ scheme
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to argue that Britain should be treated as a trusted partner under the EU’s emerging ‘Made in Europe’ rules, amid concern over the effect on UK steel and automotive supply chains.
Trump brands Chagos deal ‘terrible’ in first face-to-face meeting with Burnham
Donald Trump has directly challenged Andy Burnham over the Chagos Islands agreement, branding it a ‘terrible deal’ during the leaders’ first face-to-face meeting in New York.
UK and US make first-ever torpedo firing from an uncrewed undersea vessel
Britain and the United States have completed their first live launch of a heavyweight torpedo from an uncrewed underwater vessel during an AUKUS trial in UK waters.
Burnham pledges to find resolution over stalled Chagos Islands deal
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to work with Mauritius and the United States on a way forward for Diego Garcia after legislation implementing the Chagos Islands treaty stalled.
UK borrowing overshoots official forecast by £8.1bn ahead of Budget
UK public-sector borrowing reached £77.3 billion between April and August, placing it £8.1 billion above the Office for Budget Responsibility's forecast.
Burnham approves UK military support for Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has approved a time-limited RAF operation providing defensive air-to-air refuelling support for Saudi aircraft responding to Houthi attacks.
Government announces specialist rape courts at every Crown Court in England and Wales
Every Crown Court in England and Wales is to receive at least one specialist courtroom for rape and serious sexual offence cases within two years, under reforms designed to reduce delays and make the court process less traumatic for victims.
Kinnock urges Burnham to introduce compulsory voting in UK elections
Former Labour leader Neil Kinnock has urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham to introduce compulsory voting, arguing that declining turnout is distorting election results.
Lib Dems begin early manifesto preparations in case Burnham calls snap General Election
Sir Ed Davey has confirmed the Liberal Democrats have begun preparing a new manifesto unusually early so the party is ready if Andy Burnham calls a snap General Election.
Michael Marra elected Scottish Labour leader with 63% of vote
Michael Marra has been elected leader of Scottish Labour after defeating Joe Fagan by 4,266 votes to 2,485, taking charge of the party following its worst Holyrood result of the devolution era.
Government launches £30m first wave of Great British Energy community-power programme
The Government has launched £30 million of Great British Energy funding for community-owned clean energy projects, the first wave of a programme worth up to £1 billion.
McLaren announces £500m UK expansion creating 1,000 jobs in major manufacturing boost
McLaren Automotive is investing around £500 million to expand its UK manufacturing and engineering operations, creating 1,000 jobs by 2032 and potentially supporting thousands more across the supply chain.
Government promises State Pension-only retirees will not pay income tax as payments head above threshold
Downing Street says pensioners whose only income is the basic or new State Pension will not pay income tax on it during this Parliament, as the full new pension heads above the Personal Allowance.
Government introduces Bill to scrap historic restrictions on Catholic and Jewish prime ministers
The Government has introduced legislation to repeal historic restrictions preventing Roman Catholic and Jewish prime ministers from carrying out constitutional duties relating to church appointments.
John Swinney predicts Andy Burnham will be 'the last prime minister of the United Kingdom'
John Swinney has predicted that Andy Burnham will be the last prime minister of the United Kingdom as the SNP leader intensifies pressure for another Scottish independence referendum.
George Osborne calls for Britain to rejoin EU customs union as he says economy has 'fallen off a cliff'
Former Conservative chancellor George Osborne has renewed his call for Britain to rejoin the EU customs union, arguing the economy has suffered severe damage since Brexit.
Rayner admits only 'slim chance' Government will deliver 1.5 million homes pledge
Angela Rayner has admitted there is only a slim chance of the Government meeting its target of building 1.5 million homes in England before the next general election.
Swinney piles pressure on Burnham as nationalist leaders prepare Cardiff constitutional pact
John Swinney, Rhun ap Iorwerth and Michelle O'Neill are expected to meet in Cardiff on Monday as nationalist leaders prepare a joint declaration on self-determination and the UK's constitutional future.
Welsh First Minister warns Burnham: 'We are not a region of England'
Welsh First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth has warned Andy Burnham not to treat Wales like an English region as he presses the Prime Minister to devolve policing and justice powers.
Downing Street pushes back after Trump says he would 'love' to see a united Ireland
Donald Trump has intervened in the Northern Ireland constitutional debate by saying he would love to see a united Ireland, prompting Downing Street to restate Andy Burnham's opposition to a border poll under current conditions.
Curtice warns Burnham snap election gamble could leave Reform as largest party
Sir John Curtice has warned that an early General Election called by Andy Burnham could backfire and potentially leave Reform UK as the largest party in Parliament.
More than 70 MPs and peers urge Burnham to back ban on superintelligent AI
More than 70 MPs and peers have urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham to back a proposed ban on the development of artificial superintelligence and lead an international effort against the technology.
Badenoch says she believes Burnham wants to call a General Election
Kemi Badenoch has joined speculation over a possible early General Election, saying she believes Prime Minister Andy Burnham wants to call one.
Assisted dying bill defeated as MPs reject plans by 286 votes to 270
MPs have rejected a renewed attempt to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales, defeating Lauren Edwards' bill by 286 votes to 270 at second reading.
Greens confirm Zack Polanski for Starmer’s seat in Holborn and St Pancras by-election
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has been formally selected to contest the Holborn and St Pancras by-election on 8 October, setting up a high-profile battle with Labour's Sagal Abdi-Wali for Sir Keir Starmer's former seat.
MPs vote today on renewed attempt to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales
MPs will vote today on a renewed attempt to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales, after the previous bill cleared the Commons but failed to complete its passage through the Lords.
Burnham announces 29 new battery-powered trains for TransPennine Express
Andy Burnham has announced 29 new battery-electric trains for TransPennine Express, with the fleet to be built by Alstom in Derby and enter service in the 2030s.
Burnham refuses welfare cuts to fund defence after saying national security ‘can’t come at expense of social security’
Andy Burnham has rejected Conservative plans to fund higher defence spending through major welfare cuts after telling MPs that national security “can’t come at the expense of social security”.
Government gives English mayors power to impose tourist tax on overnight stays
Regional mayors across England are to be given powers to impose an Overnight Visitor Levy on accommodation, with money raised retained for local investment.
Government prepares law to stop under-18s taking, viewing or sending nude images
The Government is preparing legislation that would force technology companies to prevent under-18s from taking, viewing or sending nude images, after ministers said voluntary industry progress had not gone far enough.
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.
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.
UK bans trade with illegal Israeli settlements as Government unveils West Bank measures
The UK is banning imports from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and restricting services supporting settlement activity as the Government unveils its promised response to settlement expansion.
Burnham raises UK security, Ukraine and Hong Kong in call with China's Xi Jinping
Andy Burnham has raised UK domestic security, Ukraine, Hong Kong, human rights and sensitive consular cases with Chinese President Xi Jinping while backing continued pragmatic engagement with Beijing.
UK pledges £100m Ukraine winter air-defence package including Patriot missiles
The UK has pledged £100 million towards a winter air-defence package for Ukraine, including support for Patriot missiles, as Britain steps up military deliveries ahead of winter.
Rayner withdraws council shake-up decisions and pauses reforms across England after new legal advice
Angela Rayner has withdrawn local government reorganisation decisions covering Essex, Hampshire, Norfolk and Suffolk and paused the wider programme for review following updated legal advice.
Burnham and Trump agree to push for Ukraine ceasefire as PM backs US-led peace talks
Andy Burnham and Donald Trump have agreed on the need to continue working towards a ceasefire in Ukraine, with the Prime Minister reiterating UK support for recent US-led peace negotiations.
Jaguar Land Rover confirms 4,000 job cuts as carmaker targets £1.7bn savings
Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed plans to cut around 4,000 jobs globally over two years as the carmaker targets £1.7 billion of savings, with ministers preparing further talks with the company.
Burnham confirms UK will introduce ‘comprehensive measures’ over Israeli settlement expansion
Andy Burnham has confirmed that the UK will introduce comprehensive measures in response to Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank, with targeted sanctions already identified as part of the planned package.
Business group urges Healey to scrap state pension triple lock ahead of Budget
The British Chambers of Commerce has urged Chancellor John Healey to replace the state pension triple lock with inflation-linked increases, estimating the change could save £3.3 billion over two years.
Hundreds protest in Portsmouth after boat carrying around 140 migrants brought ashore
Hundreds of anti-migration protesters gathered in Portsmouth and blocked roads after a small boat carrying around 140 migrants was intercepted and its occupants brought ashore.
Liverpool City Region begins return of buses to public control in St Helens
Liverpool City Region has begun bringing its bus network back under public control, starting in St Helens before expanding to Wirral and the rest of the region.
Healey unveils £150m fund to back fast-growing businesses across North of England
Chancellor John Healey is unveiling a £150 million British Business Bank fund offering investments of £5 million to £15 million to fast-growing companies across the North of England.
Around 140 migrants reach UK in single small boat after unusual Normandy departure
Around 140 migrants have reached Britain in a single inflatable boat after setting out from an unusually distant part of Normandy, days after Andy Burnham and Emmanuel Macron discussed efforts to reduce Channel crossings.
Government rules out taxpayer bailout for Jaguar Land Rover as thousands of jobs face axe
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has ruled out a taxpayer-funded bailout for Jaguar Land Rover as the carmaker prepares major job cuts, while leaving the door open to support for long-term investment.
Miliband faces backlash over Gaza remarks as Israel accuses Foreign Secretary of ignoring facts
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband is facing a diplomatic and political backlash after saying he had heard accounts of medicines being blocked in Gaza and children dying while awaiting treatment, prompting a sharp public rebuke from Israel's Foreign Ministry.
Labour defence chief challenges Burnham to commit to 3% spending target by 2030
Commons Defence Committee chair Tan Dhesi has urged the Government to commit now to spending 3% of GDP on defence by 2030, arguing that renewed tensions over the Falkland Islands underline the need for faster decisions.
Farage and Bardella sign Channel migration pact as Reform UK and National Rally formalise cooperation
Reform UK and France’s National Rally have signed a memorandum of understanding setting out how they would work together to stop Channel small-boat crossings if both parties enter government.
Government closes school-uniform loopholes as ministers threaten action over branded-item cap
The Government has tightened school-uniform rules to stop schools circumventing new limits on compulsory branded clothing and PE kit, with ministers warning they can intervene where policies breach the requirements.
UK vows to ‘resolutely uphold’ Falklands as Milei launches new sovereignty push and oil sanctions
Britain has vowed to uphold the Falkland Islanders' right to self-determination after Javier Milei renewed Argentina's sovereignty claim and announced measures targeting offshore oil development.
Army suspends non-essential training exercises as budget pressures force cutbacks
The British Army has curtailed non-essential collective training for many UK-based units amid budget pressures, while operational and high-readiness training continues.
Burnham and Macron discuss building long-range SCALP missiles inside Ukraine
Andy Burnham and Emmanuel Macron have discussed next steps towards establishing local SCALP missile assembly lines in Ukraine after Britain cleared the release of classified information on UK components.
Reform plans London and New York investor roadshow as Jenrick pledges £100bn spending squeeze
Reform UK plans investor meetings in London and New York as Robert Jenrick pledges more than £100 billion of spending reductions in the party's first 100 days in government.
UK summons Russian diplomat after Germany blames Moscow for drone attack on Leipzig airport
Britain has summoned Russia's Chargé d'Affaires after Germany blamed Moscow for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport. Russia denies responsibility.
Green leader Zack Polanski confirms bid for Keir Starmer’s former seat
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has confirmed he wants to contest the Holborn and St Pancras by-election triggered by Sir Keir Starmer’s departure from Parliament, although he must still be formally selected by local party members.
Burnham Government launches taskforce to tackle UK political ‘mega-donors’
The Burnham Government has announced a cross-government team to examine the influence of UK-based political ‘mega-donors’, but ministers have not yet agreed a numerical cap on domestic donations.
France deploys new police ‘surge teams’ as Burnham and Macron target Channel ‘mega-dinghies’
France is deploying 45 additional officers to western beaches as the UK and France respond to smugglers using larger ‘mega-dinghies’ and launch sites further along the French coast.
Badenoch unveils £10bn-a-year defence boost funded by major welfare cuts
Kemi Badenoch is setting out a Conservative plan for an extra £10 billion a year in defence spending and a 3% of GDP target by 2029-30, funded through welfare reforms and other spending cuts.
Healey to deliver first major Chancellor speech on Monday as Budget pressure intensifies
John Healey is set to deliver his first major speech as Chancellor on Monday, with UK borrowing costs at their highest level since 2007 and pressure mounting ahead of the 28 October Budget.
Burnham Government launches taskforce examining public control of water, energy, housing and transport
The Burnham Government has launched a cross-government taskforce to examine greater public control across housing, water, energy and transport, while stressing that detailed ownership models and any nationalisation plans have not yet been decided.
Burnham Government signals major reset of UK policy towards Israel
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband says the Burnham Government is preparing a comprehensive package of measures over Israeli settlement expansion, including possible restrictions on British companies involved in new West Bank settlements.
Small-boat crossings fall sharply as summer arrivals almost halve
Small-boat arrivals fell to 7,371 across June, July and August, roughly half last summer's total, as ministers credit stronger UK-French enforcement while acknowledging more people are being packed onto each vessel.
Burnham offers devolution deal to every part of England — and opens door to mayor-free deals
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has offered devolution deals to every part of England without devolved powers and said Cornwall's agreement could proceed with or without an elected mayor.
Patel and Andrew leave Badenoch front bench as major Tory reshuffle gathers pace
Priti Patel has confirmed she is leaving the Shadow Cabinet and Stuart Andrew has also returned to the back benches, accelerating Kemi Badenoch's major Conservative frontbench reshuffle.
Badenoch prepares major Shadow Cabinet reshuffle as Tugendhat lined up to replace Priti Patel
Kemi Badenoch is preparing a major Shadow Cabinet reshuffle, with Tom Tugendhat reportedly set to replace Dame Priti Patel as Shadow Foreign Secretary after Sir James Cleverly quit the front bench to pursue a London mayoral bid.
Tories go on election alert as Badenoch seeks Civil Service access talks over possible Burnham snap poll
Kemi Badenoch has reportedly asked Cabinet Secretary Dame Antonia Romeo to seek approval for formal pre-election Civil Service access talks as the Conservatives prepare for the possibility of an early election under Andy Burnham.
Burnham Government approves above-inflation train-driver deal after strike threat
The Burnham Government has approved an Avanti West Coast train-driver deal giving Aslef members a 3.6% pay rise, time-and-a-half on Sundays and improved rest-day payments after a threat of strike action.
Burnham blocks ALL manslaughter offenders from early-release changes — and widens exemptions further
Andy Burnham has ordered all manslaughter offences to be excluded from forthcoming prison release changes, alongside death by dangerous or drunk driving, causing or allowing the death of a child and historic child-sex offences.
Healey considers windfall taxes on banks and oil companies as Treasury looks to fill £4.7bn Budget hole
Chancellor John Healey is reportedly considering windfall taxes on banks and oil companies as Treasury officials look for ways to plug an estimated £4.7bn gap in the public finances ahead of the October Budget.
Reform pledges criminal liability for bosses of firms housing asylum seekers if residents commit violence
Reform UK has pledged a police-led taskforce to scrutinise asylum-accommodation contractors and proposed criminal liability for senior executives where residents commit violence against women and girls.
Government declares Falklands support ‘unwavering’ after report US could use islands as leverage over UK defence spending
The UK Government has declared its support for the Falkland Islands 'unwavering' after a senior US official reportedly refused to rule out using Washington's position on the islands as leverage in the dispute over NATO defence spending.
BREAKING: James Cleverly quits Kemi Badenoch’s shadow cabinet to launch London mayor bid
Sir James Cleverly has quit Kemi Badenoch's shadow cabinet with immediate effect to launch a bid for the Conservative nomination for Mayor of London in 2028.
Release prisoners early or police could run out of cells for arrests, Phillipson warns
Bridget Phillipson has defended the Government's early-prison-release reforms, warning that without action to ease overcrowding police could ultimately be forced to cancel arrests because the justice system had run out of custodial space.
Gordon Brown says a united Ireland is inevitable — days after Burnham said border poll was ‘off the table’
Former prime minister Gordon Brown has predicted that Ireland will eventually be united, just days after Andy Burnham said a referendum on Irish unity was 'off the table'.
Swinney opens second front with Westminster — demanding three Scotland-only visa routes after independence referendum Bill
John Swinney's Scottish Government has demanded a Scottish Visa, Rural Visa and Scottish Graduate Visa just a day after publishing its draft legislation for another independence referendum.
Royal Navy tracks Russian warships and sanctioned cargo vessels through UK waters as deployments rise 25%
The Royal Navy has tracked Russian warships and sanctioned cargo vessels through the North Sea and English Channel as British naval activations to monitor Russian activity rise 25% year-on-year.
Burnham’s police mega-merger review delayed after clashing with his own devolution plans
The review drawing up a new map of larger regional police forces has reportedly been pushed into the autumn after proposed boundaries clashed with Andy Burnham's devolution plans.
Swinney publishes draft Bill for second Scottish independence referendum — setting up fresh constitutional clash with Burnham
First Minister John Swinney has published a draft Bill for a second Scottish independence referendum, but Holyrood still needs Westminster to transfer the legal powers required to hold the vote.
Burnham launches ‘cowboy builders’ and bailiffs crackdown — but flagship trader scheme will be voluntary
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has launched a crackdown on rogue builders and private bailiffs, including a new Approved Code and milestone-linked payment system — but participation in the flagship trader scheme will be voluntary.
Burnham accelerates specialist rape and sexual-offence teams by 18 months — with £13.3m for new offender-monitoring units
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ordered every police force in England and Wales to establish specialist rape and sexual-offence teams by December 2027, alongside £13.3m for up to ten specialist protection-order teams.
Healey set to shelve his own 3% by 2030 defence spending target as Treasury pressures bite
Chancellor John Healey is reportedly preparing to shelve the 2030 deadline he once championed for defence spending to reach 3% of GDP as he confronts a £4.7bn funding gap in the existing Defence Investment Plan.
Downing Street moves to clarify Burnham’s border-poll stance after ‘off the table’ row
Downing Street has reaffirmed Andy Burnham's ‘unwavering’ commitment to every part of the Good Friday Agreement after his declaration that an Irish unity referendum was ‘off the table’ sparked a political row.
Mike Ashley launches extraordinary attack on Burnham’s high-street strategy, branding key tax proposal ‘delusional’
Mike Ashley has launched a fierce attack on Andy Burnham's high-street strategy, branding parts of the Government's business-rates approach ‘delusional’ and calling for urgent action on retail costs and shoplifting.
Labour snatches Billinge & Seneley Green from Reform UK in significant St Helens by-election victory
Labour has taken Billinge & Seneley Green from Reform UK in a St Helens council by-election, less than four months after Reform swept all three seats in the ward.
Nearly 200,000 migrants granted permanent UK settlement as figure hits 15-year high
Almost 200,000 people were granted permanent UK settlement in the year ending June 2026, up 24% and the highest annual total since 2011, new Home Office figures show.
Burnham accused of U-turn over £500,000 political donations cap
Andy Burnham has been accused of a U-turn after newly reported correspondence showed he previously backed a £500,000 political donations cap and argued that the limit should be reduced further over time.
Burnham says an Irish unity referendum is ‘off the table’, triggering Sinn Féin backlash
Andy Burnham has declared an Irish unity referendum 'off the table' during his first visit to Northern Ireland as Prime Minister, prompting a sharp challenge from Sinn Féin over the Good Friday Agreement.
Israel weighs expelling British officials from Gaza headquarters
Israel is considering expelling British officials from the US-led Gaza coordination centre as tensions rise with Andy Burnham's Government over planned measures targeting Israeli settlements.
Russia threatens strikes on British military targets over Burnham’s missile deal with Ukraine
Russia has threatened that British military assets could be targeted in response to Ukrainian strikes using British-supported missiles, following Andy Burnham's agreement to help Kyiv produce long-range Storm Shadow weapons.
Small-boat crossings fall 23% as asylum hotels halve, new Home Office figures reveal
Small-boat arrivals fell 23% to around 33,000 in the year ending June 2026 while the number of supported asylum seekers living in hotels halved to 16,000, new Home Office statistics show.
Burnham faces major backlash over early release of domestic abusers
More than 100 organisations have challenged Andy Burnham over the early release of domestic abuse perpetrators, warning the policy conflicts with Labour's pledge to halve violence against women and girls.
Burnham drops backing for cap on mega-donations despite Labour pressure
Andy Burnham has dropped support for a general cap on large political donations as Labour MPs push for tougher limits on mega-donors ahead of the Representation of the People Bill returning to the Commons.
Forty people who disappeared from asylum hotels as children still missing as MPs demand answers
Forty people who disappeared while they were children living in Home Office asylum hotels remain unlocated, with Parliament demanding answers over efforts to trace them.
Burnham poised to impose trade ban on Israeli settlements
Andy Burnham is poised to impose a trade ban on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank as ministers prepare a wider response to the E1 settlement expansion.
Burnham administration parts company with Starmer-era government communications chief
David Dinsmore will leave his role as the Government's communications chief on 30 September, with the Cabinet Office explicitly linking the timing to the change of Prime Minister and administration.
UK to host permanent Five Eyes counter-extremism hub in major security move
Britain will host a permanent Five Eyes counter-extremism hub bringing together specialists from the UK, US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand to identify emerging threats and tackle online radicalisation.
Britons to be urged to stock food and water as Government accelerates emergency preparations
Britons are set to be urged to keep food, bottled water and other emergency supplies at home as the Government steps up national resilience preparations.
Dangerous offenders to be confined to zones ‘just a few miles wide’ under new October crackdown
Serious sexual and violent offenders could be confined to tightly controlled areas just a few miles wide after leaving prison under new restriction zones launching in October.
Burnham considers rewriting insolvency law to make public takeovers of failing utilities easier
Andy Burnham is considering reforms to the special administration regime that could make it easier for the Government to take failing utilities into public control.
Burnham faces Labour revolt over voting system as 98 MPs back electoral reform push
Andy Burnham is facing pressure over electoral reform as 98 Labour MPs join a cross-party push for a National Commission to examine the Westminster voting system.
Energy price cap jumps 4% despite Burnham’s electricity VAT cut
Household energy bills are set to rise again from October after Ofgem increased its price cap by 4% to £1,723, despite the Government removing VAT from domestic electricity.
Burnham faces Chagos showdown at UN as Mauritius prepares to press PM over stalled sovereignty deal
Mauritius is reportedly preparing to press Andy Burnham at the UN over the stalled Chagos sovereignty agreement, leaving the Prime Minister caught between Port Louis and Donald Trump's opposition to the deal.
Burnham prepares fresh Israel settlement sanctions as Government weighs trade restrictions
Andy Burnham is preparing further measures targeting Israeli settlement activity in the occupied West Bank, with trade restrictions and additional sanctions reportedly under consideration.
Burnham considers giving mayors power to suspend Right to Buy
Andy Burnham is exploring giving English mayors powers to suspend Right to Buy locally as ministers seek to protect council housing stock and accelerate social housebuilding.
Badenoch prepares Tory shadow cabinet reshuffle as Conservatives seek fresh start against Burnham
Kemi Badenoch is preparing a reshuffle of her shadow cabinet after Parliament returns, with expected departures creating space for changes ahead of the Conservative conference.
Burnham prepares first Trump meeting as he takes Zelenskyy's Patriot missile appeal to US
Andy Burnham is preparing for his first face-to-face talks with Donald Trump as he plans to press the US President over access to Patriot air-defence interceptors for Ukraine.
Nearly 100 Labour MPs push Burnham to examine replacing first-past-the-post
Nearly 100 Labour MPs are backing a parliamentary move for a National Commission on Electoral Reform, increasing pressure on Andy Burnham over the future of first-past-the-post.
Britons to be urged to keep food and water supplies as Government steps up emergency planning
The Government is preparing a public resilience campaign urging households to keep basic emergency supplies as it steps up planning for extreme weather, cyber attacks and hostile-state threats.
Burnham reportedly shelves immediate Thames Water administration plan amid £2bn warning
Andy Burnham has reportedly decided not to place Thames Water into special administration immediately amid concerns over taxpayer costs, legal risks and practical difficulties.
Burnham unveils £9.58bn housing package as first wave tests council housebuilding pledge
The Government has allocated £9.58 billion to 33 strategic housing partners for 73,600 homes, as scrutiny turns to Andy Burnham's pledge to revive council housebuilding.
Burnham warns of 'challenging' finances as he refuses to rule out Budget tax rises
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has refused to rule out tax rises in the October Budget as he warned that Britain's public finances are in a challenging position.
Britain gets access to Ukraine battlefield AI data in new defence partnership
Britain has become the first international partner to gain access to Ukraine's Avengers AI Labs under a new defence and artificial intelligence partnership signed in Kyiv.
Burnham and allies prepare multinational force for Ukraine after future ceasefire
The Coalition of the Willing has reaffirmed preparations for a multinational force that could deploy to Ukraine once a credible cessation of hostilities is in place.
Government launches review to make pub and hotel business rates 'fairer'
The Treasury has launched an independent review of business rates valuations for pubs and hotels, but any resulting changes are expected to feed into the 2029 revaluation.
Burnham says UK must be 'bolder' in seeking closer EU ties
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said Britain must be bolder in seeking closer ties with the European Union as he and António Costa called for a step change in relations.
Burnham backs long-range missile production in Ukraine on first overseas visit as PM
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has travelled to Kyiv on his first overseas visit as PM as Britain backs plans to assemble long-range SCALP missiles in Ukraine.
Sue Gray says working inside Starmer’s No 10 became ‘unbearable’
Sue Gray has described her experience as Keir Starmer’s Downing Street chief of staff as “unbearable”, citing internal briefings and a breakdown of trust.
UK and six allies demand Israel withdraw E1 settlement tenders
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Burnham Government Approaches Major Rosebank and Jackdaw Decision
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Burnham Calls Britain a ‘Tinderbox’ as Government Reviews EV Targets
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UK Economy Grows by 0.4% but Autumn Slowdown Threatens Burnham
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Fifty Police Chiefs Urge Burnham to Stop Early Release of PC Andrew Harper’s Killers
Fifty policing and law-enforcement leaders have urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham to examine every lawful option to prevent the earlier release of two men convicted of the manslaughter of PC Andrew Harper.
Chris Philp Attacks £662m France Deal After Record 230-Person Channel Crossing
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp has attacked the Government's £662 million border agreement with France after a record 230 people crossed the Channel in a single overcrowded inflatable boat.
Andy Burnham Begins UK ‘Listening Tour’ Focused on Cost of Living and High Streets
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will begin a month-long tour of the UK on Monday, promising to listen to communities and announce further measures addressing living costs, consumer practices and struggling high streets.
Victoria Premier Demands Bigger Share of AUKUS Jobs as UK-Australia Submarine Programme Advances
Victoria’s new premier Ben Carroll wants the state to secure more jobs and investment from AUKUS, as Australia, Britain and the United States expand their shared submarine and defence-technology programme.
Government Announces £343m Expansion of Community Mental Health Support
Up to 159 NHS mental health facilities will open across England under a £343 million programme designed to provide earlier walk-in support and specialist emergency care away from busy A&E departments.
Police Threaten Legal Action as Minister Defends Early Release of PC Andrew Harper’s Killers
Police representatives are considering legal action over plans allowing Albert Bowers and Jessie Cole to leave prison earlier, as Sentencing Minister Jake Richards defended the Government’s position.
Burnham Defends Early Release Changes After PC Andrew Harper Widow’s ‘Betrayal’ Claim
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has defended the limits of his changes to the early prisoner release scheme, saying broader exclusions would risk the prison system reaching capacity and collapsing within months.
PC Andrew Harper’s Widow Accuses Burnham of ‘Betrayal’ Over Early Release
Lissie Harper has accused Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s government of an ‘utter betrayal’ after two men convicted of the manslaughter of PC Andrew Harper remained eligible for earlier release despite new exemptions for serious sexual offenders.
How Serious Is Andy Burnham About Stopping the Small Boats?
Andy Burnham has promised to be relentless in tackling small-boat crossings, but more than 2,000 people arrived during his first 12 days as Prime Minister as questions continued over enforcement on French beaches.
Labour’s Bev Craig Wins Greater Manchester Mayoral Election
Labour’s Bev Craig has been elected Mayor of Greater Manchester after defeating Reform UK’s Sian Astley in the second stage of voting.
Government unveils plans to give English mayors a share of income tax in major devolution reform
The Government has announced plans to give English mayors a share of locally raised income tax as part of one of the biggest transfers of power away from Westminster in decades.
BP Puts UK North Sea Oil and Gas Business Up for Sale
BP has launched a formal process to sell its UK North Sea oil and gas business, which operates five production hubs and employs around 1,100 people.
Diane Abbott Readmitted to Labour Party After Disciplinary Process
Diane Abbott has been readmitted to the Labour Party following an independent disciplinary process. The Jewish Leadership Council has questioned whether the decision is consistent with Labour's approach to antisemitism.
Joani Reid Restored to Parliamentary Labour Party Following Independent Review
Scottish Labour MP Joani Reid has been restored to the Parliamentary Labour Party after an independent review, saying she was never a suspect or witness in any police investigation.
Andy Burnham Highlights 22,000 Apprenticeships Backed by Nuclear Investment
Andy Burnham has welcomed investment in the UK's nuclear deterrent, highlighting the creation of 22,000 apprenticeships and the role of defence manufacturing in supporting skilled jobs.
Andy Burnham Pushes Cross-Party Talks on Social Care as Reform UK Criticises Exclusion
Andy Burnham has called for a new cross-party approach to social care, with Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey backing efforts while Reform UK leader Nigel Farage criticised the talks.
Kemi Badenoch Calls on Andy Burnham to Repeal Early Prisoner Release Provisions
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham to repeal provisions allowing the early release of certain serious offenders, arguing ministers can halt the scheme before further releases take place.
Andy Burnham Appoints Bridget Phillipson as Labour Party Chair
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has appointed Bridget Phillipson as Chair of the Labour Party following his recent Cabinet reshuffle, with the Houghton and Sunderland South MP taking on responsibility for the party's organisation and election preparations.
Major Pension Providers Explore £1 Billion Fund to Back British Innovators
The Government has announced plans to work with major UK pension providers on a proposed £1 billion scale-up fund designed to invest in Britain's fastest-growing science and technology businesses.
Ed Davey Invites Andy Burnham to Work Across Party Lines on Social Care
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey has invited Prime Minister Andy Burnham to work across party lines to reform social care, calling the issue the "key test" of collaborative politics.
Kemi Badenoch Offers Cross-Party Support on Social Care Reform
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham offering to work with the Government on social care reform, while setting out two key conditions for Conservative support.
Burnham Confirms Support for Trail Hunting Ban
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has confirmed his support for banning trail hunting, telling the Labour Animal Welfare Society he wants to see the government's animal welfare strategy implemented in full.
Andy Burnham Says Opening of No 10 North Is 'The Best Day of My Life'
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the opening of No 10 North was "the best day of my life" as he outlined his vision to bring government closer to every part of the United Kingdom.
Burnham Faces Backlash Over Government Jet Flight to No10 North
Andy Burnham is facing criticism after flying by government jet to Manchester for his first day working from No10 North, with estimates suggesting the trip cost taxpayers over £30,000.
Andy Burnham to Work From No 10 North for the First Time
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will work from No 10 North in Manchester for the first time tomorrow, as part of his plan to move some Downing Street functions out of London.
Andy Burnham Rules Out Second Scottish Independence Referendum
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ruled out discussions on a second Scottish independence referendum as he seeks a more practical relationship with Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney.
Andy Burnham Pauses September Prisoner Release Scheme Pending Urgent Review
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has paused the Government's planned September prisoner release scheme, saying no inmates will be released under the policy until an urgent review has been completed.
Burnham Announces 20% Business Rates Cut for Pubs, Clubs and Live Music Venues
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a 20% cut in business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England, with the Government saying nearly 32,000 businesses will benefit from the new relief scheme.
Andy Burnham Orders Review of Early Prisoner Release Scheme
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ordered a review of the Government's early prisoner release scheme following concerns over the potential early release of two of PC Andrew Harper's killers.
Reports Suggest Anas Sarwar Could Join Burnham Government as Minister
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is reportedly set to resign and join Prime Minister Andy Burnham's government as a minister, triggering a Scottish Labour leadership contest.
Burnham Backs Away From Personal Tax Allowance Increase
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has stepped back from plans to increase the personal income tax allowance, citing the state of the public finances despite raising expectations during the Makerfield campaign.
Andy Burnham Announces £2 Bus Fare Cap Across England
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to introduce a £2 cap on single bus fares across England from January 2027 as part of a wider package of cost-of-living measures.
Andy Burnham 'Approves' Limited US Use of UK Bases for Iran Strikes
Reports are suggesting Prime Minister Andy Burnham has approved the continued use of British military bases for certain US strikes against Iran, with the Government describing the authorised operations as limited and defensive.
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Registered interests
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1. Employment and earnings
Role, work or services: Royalties from published book
From: 10 August 2026.
Payer: The Orion Publishing Group (Publishing group), Carmelite House, 50 Victoria Embankment, London EC4Y 0DZ
(Registered 2 September 2026)
Payment: £3,000 The payment is part of an advance payment for a book which was written before Mr Burnham was elected to Parliament
Received on: 10 August 2026. Hours: 150 hrs The hours worked are an estimate.
Ultimate payer: Hachette UK (Publishing house), Carmelite House, 50 Victoria Embankment, London EC4Y 0DZ
(Registered 2 September 2026)
2. (b) Any other support not included in Category 2(a)
Name of donor: Fire Brigades Union
Address of donor: North West Regional Office, The Lighthouse, Lower Mersey Street, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 2AL
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £5,000 donation towards Mayoral campaigning
Date received: 24 March 2026
Date accepted: 24 March 2026
Donor status: trade union
(Registered 16 July 2026)
Name of donor: UNISON
Address of donor: UNISON Centre, 130 Euston Road, London, NW1 2AY
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £5,000 donation towards Mayoral campaigning
Date received: 24 April 2026
Date accepted: 24 April 2026
Donor status: trade union
(Registered 16 July 2026)
Name of donor: Shalni Arora
Address of donor: private
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £10,000 donation towards Makerfield by-election campaign
Date received: 1 June 2026
Date accepted: 1 June 2026
Donor status: individual
(Registered 16 July 2026)
Name of donor: Fire Brigades Union
Address of donor: Ken Cameron House, 171-173 Gray's Inn Road, London, WC1X 8UE
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £5,000 donation towards Mayoral campaigning
Date received: 24 March 2026
Date accepted: 24 March 2026
Donor status: trade union
(Registered 16 July 2026)
Name of donor: Communications Workers Union
Address of donor: 150 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London, SW19 1RX
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £5,000 donation towards Mayoral campaigning
Date received: 10 April 2026
Date accepted: 10 April 2026
Donor status: trade union
(Registered 16 July 2026)
Name of donor: Lord Blunkett
Address of donor: private
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £2,000 donation towards Makerfield by-election campaign
Date received: 26 May 2026
Date accepted: 26 May 2026
Donor status: individual
(Registered 16 July 2026)
Name of donor: Sacha Lord
Address of donor: private
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £20,000 donation towards my campaign for Labour leadership, to cover staffing and contractor costs, travel, venue hire, digital platforms, social media support, message testing, polling and campaign set up.
Date received: 26 June 2026
Date accepted: 26 June 2026
Donor status: individual
(Registered 17 July 2026)
Name of donor: ThinkLabour
Address of donor: Langley House, 53 Theobald Street, Borehamwood, England, WD6 4RT
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Donation in kind of staffing and IT equipment to my office during the period 29 June - 17 July 2026, value £22,186
Date received: 29 June 2026
Date accepted: 29 June 2026
Donor status: company, registration 9630980
(Registered 17 July 2026)
Name of donor: Lord Sainsbury of Turville
Address of donor: private
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Donation in kind of office space for my campaign for Labour leadership, value £23,024.92
Date received: 22 June 2026
Date accepted: 22 June 2026
Donor status: individual
(Registered 17 July 2026)
Name of donor: Sacha Lord
Address of donor: private
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £5,771 donation to cover accommodation costs for members of my campaign team during the period 22 June to 20 July 2026
Date received: 22 June 2026
Date accepted: 22 June 2026
Donor status: individual
(Registered 17 July 2026)
Name of donor: Lord Sainsbury of Turville
Address of donor: private
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Donation in kind to cover the costs of contractors working on my campaign for Labour leadership, value £66,622.50
Date received: 22 June 2026
Date accepted: 22 June 2026
Donor status: individual
(Registered 17 July 2026)
Name of donor: Sacha Lord
Address of donor: private
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £9,619.20 donation to cover staffing for my campaign team
Date received: 22 June 2026
Date accepted: 22 June 2026
Donor status: individual
(Registered 17 July 2026)
Name of donor: Lord Sainsbury of Turville
Address of donor: private
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £25,000 donation towards my campaign for leadership costs including staffing and contractor costs, travel, venue hire, digital platforms, social media support, message testing, polling and campaign set up
Date received: 16 July 2026
Date accepted: 16 July 2026
Donor status: individual
(Registered 17 July 2026)
Name of donor: Charlie Parsons Creative Ltd
Address of donor: 21 Meard Street, London, W1F 0EY
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £50,000 donation towards my campaign for Labour leadership to cover staffing and contractor costs, travel, venue hire, digital platforms, social media support, message testing, polling and campaign set up.
Date received: 25 June 2026
Date accepted: 25 June 2026
Donor status: company, registration 5943538
(Registered 17 July 2026)
Name of donor: Gary Lubner
Address of donor: private
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £25,000 donation towards my campaign for Labour leadership to cover staffing and contractor costs, travel, venue hire, digital platforms, social media support, message testing, polling and campaign set up.
Date received: 15 July 2026
Date accepted: 15 July 2026
Donor status: individual
(Registered 17 July 2026)
Name of donor: Lord Sainsbury of Turville
Address of donor: private
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Donation in kind to cover the costs of contractors working on policy and operations for my office, value £49,700
Date received: 22 June 2026
Date accepted: 22 June 2026
Donor status: individual
(Registered 17 July 2026)
Name of donor: Ernst & Young LLP
Address of donor: 1 More London Place, London SE1 2AF
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Donation in kind of a secondment to my team, value £16,500
Date received: 1 July 2026
Date accepted: 1 July 2026
Donor status: limited liability partnership
(Registered 20 July 2026)
3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources
Name of donor: PRS for Music LTD
Address of donor: Goldings House, 2 Hays Lane, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2HB
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Accommodation for two at Glastonbury Festival where I was speaking, value £1,000
Date received: 28 June 2025
Date accepted: 28 June 2025
Donor status: company, registration 03444246
(Registered 15 July 2026)
Name of donor: The Alliance Party of Northern Ireland
Address of donor: 7 Farmley Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 7TY
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Travel and accommodation costs for speaking at the annual Conference were covered by the Alliance Party, value £431
Date received: 14 March 2026
Date accepted: 14 March 2026
Donor status: registered party
(Registered 16 July 2026)
Name of donor: RL Commercial
Address of donor: Rl Commercial Gate 13, Rowsley Street, Etihad Campus, Manchester M11 3FF
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Ticket to Magic Weekend to watch Leigh Leopards v Warrington Wolves, value £450
Date received: 4 July 2026
Date accepted: 4 July 2026
Donor status: company, registration 13938431
(Registered 16 July 2026)
Name of donor: Lancashire Cricket Club
Address of donor: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester M16 0PX
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Two tickets for myself and a guest to the Hundred Manchester Originals v London Spirit cricket match at Old Trafford Cricket ground, value £458
Date received: 11 August 2025
Date accepted: 11 August 2025
Donor status: company, registration 28451R
(Registered 16 July 2026)
Name of donor: The Jockey Club Racecourse
Address of donor: The Jockey Club Racecourse Bond Company Plc Evesham Road, Prestbury, Cheltenham GL50 4SH
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Two tickets to attend Ladies Day 2026 at Aintree Racecourse, value £500
Date received: 10 April 2026
Date accepted: 10 April 2026
Donor status: company, registration 08387189
(Registered 16 July 2026)
Name of donor: Nordoff and Robbins Music Therapy
Address of donor: 2 Lissenden Gardens, London NW5 1PQ
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Ticket to the O2 Silver Clef Awards where I was presenting an award at the ceremony, value £625
Date received: 9 July 2026
Date accepted: 9 July 2026
Donor status: company, registration 01514616
(Registered 16 July 2026)
Name of donor: Glastonbury Festivals Ltd
Address of donor: Worthy Farm, Pilton, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 4BY
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: 4 tickets to Glastonbury Festival offered by Leftfield, Glastonbury, for myself and guests. I was speaking at the festival, value £1,520
Date received: 28 June 2025
Date accepted: 28 June 2025
Donor status: company, registration 02737866
(Registered 16 July 2026)
Name of donor: Sony Music Entertainment UK
Address of donor: 2 Canal Reach, London, N1C 4DB
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Ticket for me and a guest to attend the BRIT Awards 2026 which were being hosted in Manchester, value £3,800
Date received: 28 February 2026
Date accepted: 28 February 2026
Donor status: company, registration 01471066
(Registered 16 July 2026)
Name of donor: Everton Football Club company limited
Address of donor: Hill Dickinson Stadium, Regent Road, Liverpool L3 0BW
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: The payment in kind was for three tickets in kind for the Mr Burnham and two guests to the Directors' Lounge at Everton FC. Tickets for the lounge are not availiable to purchase and access is by invitation of the club only, so the amount provided is a notional value., value £677.34
Date received: 22 August 2026
Date accepted: 22 August 2026
Donor status: company, registration 00036624
(Registered 16 September 2026)
4. Visits outside the UK
Name of donor: Bloomberg UK
Address of donor: 3 Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4N 4TQ
Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): Flights £391.68 Accommodation £2,114, value £2,505.68
Destination of visit: Spain (Madrid)
Dates of visit: 27 April 2026 to 29 April 2026
Purpose of visit: Costs of attending an event I was speaking at hosted by Bloomberg CityLab
(Registered 16 July 2026)
Name of donor: Marketing Manchester
Address of donor: Lee House, 90 Great Bridgewater Street, Manchester, M1 5JW
Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): Flights £1,000.69 Accomodation £1,000, value £2,000.69
Destination of visit: France (Nice)
Dates of visit: 9 March 2026 to 11 March 2026
Purpose of visit: Speaking at the 2026 MIPIM conference
(Registered 16 July 2026)
5. Gifts and benefits from sources outside the UK
Name of donor: Ambassador of Qatar
Address of donor: private
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Hamper basket and Wedgewood tea set offered by Ambassador of Qatar to Court of St James, value £340
Date received: 22 October 2025
Date accepted: 22 October 2025
Donor status: individual
(Registered 16 July 2026)
6. Land and property portfolio with a value over £100,000 and where indicated, the portfolio provides a rental income of over £10,000 a year
Type of land/property: Residential property
Number of properties: 1
Location: London
Ownership details: Co-owned with spouse
Rental income: Yes
(Registered 16 July 2026)
7. (i) Shareholdings: over 15% of issued share capital
Name of company or organisation: Office of Andy Burnham Ltd
Nature of business: A private limited company with myself as the sole director for office purposes
(Registered 16 July 2026)
8. Miscellaneous
Patron of the Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity
(Registered 16 July 2026)
Unpaid sole Director of Andy Burnham for Leader Ltd, a private limited by guarantee company set up for the purposes of my leadership campaign
(Registered 16 July 2026)
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