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UK's Burnham heads to US with pragmatism in mind for Trump meeting

Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham leaves 10 Downing Street to attend his first PMQs at the House of Commons, in London, Britain, September 2, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Melville

Maldives’ Muizzu asks UK PM Burnham to reopen talks over Chagos Islands sovereignty

Maldives' President Mohamed Muizzu attends the United Nations climate change conference COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan November 12, 2024. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

Former British PM Starmer steps down from Parliament

Former British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is leaving the House of Commons after 11 years in Westminster.

British court dismisses challenge against new Chinese embassy in London

Police officers stand outside the Royal Mint Court, the proposed site of a new Chinese mega embassy at Royal Mint Court, in London.

British PM Burnham would call out Trump if it’s in Britain’s interest, he tells BBC

New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said that he “will always put Britain’s interests first”.

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7th PM in a decade: Is Andy Burnham and Labour’s survival tactic a cure for UK’s woes?

Andy Burnham (right), leader of the Labour Party, with party members in central London on July 17.

Britain’s Burnham drops digital ID scheme to prioritise cost of living, say allies

Newly elected leader of Britain's Labour Party Andy Burnham walks following his first engagement as leader, in Gravesend, Kent, Britain, July 17, 2026. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes

British government under fire for ‘wrecking ball’ aid cuts

Outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the cuts in 2025 to increase defence spending, prompting the resignation of Britain’s international development minister.

England to ban sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s from 2027

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Keir Starmer bids UK MPs ‘goodbye’, vows to support successor Andy Burnham

A video grab shows British Prime Minister Keir Starmer taking part in his final Prime Minister’s Questions session with MPs in Parliament on July 15.

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