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UK PM Andy Burnham to cut business rates for pubs, clubs and music venues

UK PM Andy Burnham to cut business rates for pubs, clubs and music venues

The UK government will introduce a 20% business rates discount for pubs, clubs, and live music venues starting next April.

Business ·23 Jul 2026, 11:03 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Andy Burnham caps English bus fares at £2 from January

Andy Burnham caps English bus fares at £2 from January

A new national bus fare cap of £2 will be introduced in January as part of a broader strategy to provide financial relief to voters.

Politics ·22 Jul 2026, 10:02 ·Marcus Hale 3 min read
Nigel Farage demands general election claiming Andy Burnham has no mandate

Nigel Farage demands general election claiming Andy Burnham has no mandate

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has launched a scathing attack on Andy Burnham, arguing that the incoming Prime Minister cannot lead the UK based on a single by-election result.

Politics ·18 Jul 2026, 21:04 ·Marcus Hale 3 min read
Sadiq Khan made a peer by Starmer

Sadiq Khan made a peer by Starmer

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has been granted a peerage by outgoing Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer as part of a final cross-party list of 26 nominations.

Politics ·16 Jul 2026, 22:05 ·Marcus Hale 3 min read
Burnham apologizes for Labour's Gaza stance

Burnham apologizes for Labour's Gaza stance

Andy Burnham has admitted Labour "didn't get it right" regarding Gaza, signaling a shift toward increased pressure on the Israeli government.

Politics ·9 Jul 2026, 19:11 ·Marcus Hale 3 min read
Hollie Ridley to step down as Labour general secretary this autumn

Hollie Ridley to step down as Labour general secretary this autumn

Hollie Ridley is set to step down as Labour general secretary following the party's annual conference in September. Her departure coincides with a broader transition in party leadership.

Politics ·3 Jul 2026, 13:02 ·Marcus Hale 3 min read
Trump calls UK PM frontrunner Andy Burnham extremely liberal

Trump calls UK PM frontrunner Andy Burnham extremely liberal

President Trump has reacted to the prospect of Andy Burnham becoming Britain's next prime minister, noting they are of a different persuasion.

World ·25 Jun 2026, 23:34 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read