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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.

Outgoing UK PM Starmer given France's top honour by President Macron

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomes French President Emmanuel Macron at 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain, June 7, 2026. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes/File Photo

UK approval for China’s mega embassy in London challenged in court by locals

China’s plans to build an embassy on the site of the two-century-old Royal Mint Court near the Tower of London were approved in January.

France showcases 500 pro-Ukraine troops at Bastille Day

French President Emmanuel Macron, his wife Brigitte Macron, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and his wife Olena Zelenska, Heads of State and Government of the Coalition of the Willing and members of the French government attend the annual Bastille Day military parade on the Place de la Concorde in Paris, France, July 14, 2026. REUTERS/Tom Nicholson

Britain to close loophole blocking deportation of grooming gang ringleader

Andy Burnham poised to become Britain's next PM after most Labour lawmakers support him

Andy Burnham, British member of parliament (MP) for Makerfield, delivers a speech at the People's History Museum in Manchester, Britain, June 29, 2026. REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja

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