New Prime Minister Andy Burnham promises to lead ‘cost-of-living government’ Andy Burnham told ministers he will lead a “cost-of-living Government” after announcing an £850 million tax cut on electricity bills. From October 1 electricity bills will be VAT free, saving households about £45 a year as part of the new Prime Minister’s promise to help
Man in court over murder of Ann Widdecombe A man has appeared in court charged with murdering Ann Widdecombe. Joshua Kerry, 28, from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday over the death of Reform UK spokeswoman and former Tory minister. Kerry was arrested on suspicion of murder on July 11, two
UK borrowing falls by more than forecast in early relief for new Chancellor UK Government borrowing fell by a third last month, a bigger decline than forecasters were expecting and delivering some early relief to John Healey on his first day as Chancellor, official figures show. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said public sector
Thames Water announces hosepipe ban for millions of customers Thames Water has announced a hosepipe ban for just over 10 million customers as the exceptionally dry, hot weather drives a surge in demand. The restriction, also known as a temporary use ban (TUB), will come into effect at 12.01am on Thursday. But the utility is
David Dimbleby ‘appalled’ by BBC making ‘very bad call’ to cut up to 2,000 jobs David Dimbleby has said he is “appalled” by cuts at the BBC which will result in up to 2,000 people losing their jobs. The national broadcaster aims to make £500 million in savings over two years, with job cuts announced
Roadwork-plagued M27 named as worst motorway The M27 in Hampshire has been ranked England’s worst motorway, amid concerns over roadworks and delays. Just 56% of drivers who used the 28-mile road said they were satisfied with their journey, a survey by watchdog Transport Focus found. One respondent described roadworks on the motorway as “terrible” as
Who has Andy Burnham picked to be in his Cabinet? Andy Burnham is selecting his Cabinet after replacing Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister. The appointments so far: – John Healey – Chancellor A stalwart of Labour’s frontbench, Mr Healey served in the Blair-Brown governments, as well in as the shadow cabinets of Ed Miliband
Man charged with murder of Ann Widdecombe A 28-year-old man has been charged with the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe. Joshua Kerry, from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, the Crown Prosecution Service said. He was first arrested on suspicion of murder on July 11, two days
John Healey appointed Chancellor amid Andy Burnham Cabinet clear-out John Healey has been named Chancellor in Andy Burnham’s first Government appointment, as he purged the Cabinet of loyalists of his predecessor Sir Keir Starmer. David Lammy, Rachel Reeves and Steve Reed were among the high-profile Cabinet ministers to be shown the door by the new
Andy Burnham clears out senior ministers Lammy and Reeves after taking power David Lammy, Rachel Reeves and Steve Reed are among the first high-profile Cabinet ministers to be shown the door by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Ms Reeves lost her job as chancellor and is understood to have turned down an offer from Mr