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Burnham pulls back on suggestion to increase income tax allowance
The new prime minister previously said voters were frustrated over the freeze in tax-free personal allowance.
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BBC News
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The Papers: 'Burnham's power play' and Widdecombe 'hit 21 times with a hammer'
The papers are dominated by reports about the former MP's death and the prime minister's first full day in office.
BBC Business
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Lower fuel prices help drive inflation down to 2.6%
Economists had expected inflation to fall slightly.
BBC Business
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Most bust fares in England to be capped at £2 from January
The government says the policy will "help with the cost of living and give people the breathing space they need"
The Guardian
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UK inflation falls to 2.6% in lift for Burnham’s cost of living plans
Annual June figure comes after new PM pledges to reduce pressure on households and improve economyUK inflation dropped by more than expected in June to 2.6%, in a boost for Andy Burnham’s plans to reduce the cost of livi…
The Guardian
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UK inflation falls to 2.6% in lift for Burnham’s cost of living plans
Annual June figure comes after new PM pledges to reduce pressure on households and improve economyUK inflation dropped by more than expected in June to 2.6%, in a boost for Andy Burnham’s plans to reduce the cost of livi…
Financial Times
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UK inflation falls more than expected to 2.6% in June
Figure comes as Prime Minister Andy Burnham seeks to cut cost of living
The Guardian
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Meat multinational faces legal challenge over green credentials of $6bn global expansion plan
Greenpeace petitions Dutch courts to order JBS to disclose how its aims are compatible with responsibilities to climate and human rightsThe world’s biggest meat company, JBS, faces a landmark legal challenge to disclose …
The Guardian
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How could Britain look under proportional representation? See the results for your area
These visualisations from exclusive polling modelling show how the UK parliament could change under different voting systemsNew analysis produced exclusively for the Guardian reveals how different voting systems would re…
The Guardian
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A moment that changed me: I painted a man’s portrait – and he hated it
I thought this commission would be straightforward. But my sitter’s response made me question my own attitude to my looks and body imageIn September 2024, I was asked to paint the portrait of an 86-year-old man. He had a…
BBC News
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Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top army commander after days of protests
Oleksandr Syrskyi is dismissed after backlash over the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
GOV.UK
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Cheaper travel for millions with a third off fares
Millions of people will save a third on bus travel as Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces a cap on single bus tickets at £2 during his first week in office.
BBC News
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Rebel Wilson cleared in defamation case brought by actress in her own film
Wilson was accused of defaming young Australian actress Charlotte MacInnes, but cleared by a Sydney court.
Today
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BBC News
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Chris Mason: Another Starmer critic gets promotion as Sarwar joins Burnham government
Months after calling on Keir Starmer to quit, the Scottish Labour leader is set to become a minister in Burnham's government, the BBC's political editor writes.
BBC News
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I've got a motorway in my garden - it's my shelter in hot weather
It was built over people's homes 60 years ago, but what's it like to live in the shadow of the M4?
The Guardian
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Andy Burnham is playing the long game in an age of short attention spans | Rafael Behr
It is hard to make the case for a 10-year plan in our political culture of constant campaigning frenzy – but the new PM will try It all sounded feasible but improbable. A few days after Labour’s disastrous performance in…
The Guardian
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‘I don’t know where the kids will go’: beloved football cage in east London to be demolished
Hackney council will close Keith Miller sports pitch at end of year to build urgently needed social homesCampaigners say the loss of a much-loved football pitch in east London to a housebuilding programme will be a huge …
The Guardian
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Iran’s foreign minister describes moment of attack that killed Khamenei
Abbas Araghchi says he has kept on the move since being pulled from rubble after strike on first day of warIran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, has described how he was pulled from the rubble of a leadership compound…
The Guardian
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Rivers of magma once bubbled beneath crust of Mars, research suggests
Finding widens selection of rocky planets that may once have been habitableMars once had rivers of magma bubbling beneath its crust, new research suggests. The surprise find makes it more probable that Mars could have su…
The Guardian
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‘Risking blackouts’? How Great Britain’s grid operator was dragged into a political row
Neso denies allegations aired by Tory MP that staff took part in cover-up over decision-making in heatwaveIn a control room in Wokingham, Berkshire, staff work around the clock, minute by minute, to align Great Britain’s…
The Guardian
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Rebel Wilson wins defamation case brought by co-star after bitter dispute
Judge finds Wilson did not defame Charlotte MacInnes, lead actor in Pitch Perfect star’s directorial debut The DebFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news …
The Guardian
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First ‘puffling’ sighting in three decades give hope for Dorset's struggling puffin colony – video
A rare glimpse of a young puffin emerging from its nest has given conservationists fresh hope for the future of Dorset’s dwindling puffin population. The ‘puffling’ was spotted by volunteers working with the National Tru…
Financial Times
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Who will win the war of neo-mercantilists?
China’s high degree of self-sufficiency also reduces its vulnerability to coercion by others
Financial Times
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The high price of insider information
Without tough enforcement, prediction platforms provide fertile ground for manipulation
Financial Times
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The US has collected about $13bn of Venezuela’s oil money. Where is it?
Washington has given diverging accounts of where the earthquake-shattered country’s funds are going
Financial Times
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UK ethical fintech boss tried to set up arms deals with Wirecard’s Marsalek
Algbra founder sought to help businessman later exposed as a fraudster and spy raise $2.75bn to buy Russian military tech
Financial Times
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The UK’s biggest university is a private company
Supporters say franchised providers widen access to further education, but others doubt the real value of their ‘no frills’ courses
The Guardian
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‘The bed you thought was safe, isn’t safe’: how Zoe Watts survived drug-facilitated rape – and fought back
For years, her husband was adding sedatives to her evening cup of tea. Now, with fellow survivor Amanda Stanhope, she is lifting the lid on a hidden and diabolical crimeIn September 2024, Amanda Stanhope watched, transfi…
BBC Business
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France passes law banning under-15s from social media
The law will require social media platforms in France to verify all users age from January.
The Guardian
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India’s Rahul Gandhi briefly detained as cockroach protests rock Delhi
Opposition leader taken away after accusing Narendra Modi of ‘destroying the future of India’s youth’ during protest in solidarity with cockroach movementIndian police briefly detained opposition leader Rahul Gandhi on T…
BBC News
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US renews strikes on Iran as Trump threatens to attack underground nuclear site
The US president's threat to target a key Iranian nuclear site came ahead of the 11th consecutive night of attacks.
BBC News
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UK humanitarian worker monitored for Ebola in London hospital
The health worker was evacuated to the UK from the DR Congo after being potentially exposed to the virus.
Financial Times
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OpenAI admits an AI ‘agent’ caused a major cyber breach by itself
AI lab’s advanced models escaped testing ‘sandbox’ to hack Hugging Face
BBC News
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More women in their 20s are getting type 2 diabetes, experts warn
England is seeing "a worrying increase" in women in their 20s developing type 2 diabetes, say experts. Here's what to look out for.
Yesterday
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BBC News
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'I can't afford to turn the oven on': 7.4m households struggling to buy essentials
As Andy Burnham promises “breathing space” for households, millions are unable to buy items such as clothing, heating and food.
BBC Business
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'I can't afford to turn the oven on': 7.4m households struggling to buy essentials
As Andy Burnham promises “breathing space” for households, millions are unable to buy items such as clothing, heating and food.
The Guardian
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Trump must divulge financial details about businesses in $10bn BBC lawsuit
US judge’s ruling could open up window into first family’s multiple ventures, in drawback of lawsuit on mediaDonald Trump must divulge detailed financial information from his many businesses as part of his $10bn defamati…
BBC News
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Great Apes kiss and cuddle to keep the peace, says study
Hugging before stressful events may be an ancient way of building trust, say scientists studying apes.
BBC News
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Judge rules Trump must hand over records sought by BBC in defamation case
The judge grants a motion to compel the release of files held by the Donald J Trump Revocable Trust.
BBC Business
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Boost youth jobs by cutting employers' national insurance, MPs urge
A select committee says it has heard "overwhelming evidence" that rising employment costs are reducing training and job vacancies.
BBC News
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Will AI help you do your job or replace you?
Artificial Intelligence companies make vast claims about their tools replacing human labour - our charts show what's happening.
BBC Business
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Will AI help you do your job or replace you?
Artificial Intelligence companies make vast claims about their tools replacing human labour - our charts show what's happening.
Financial Times
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MPs call on Burnham to extend employer tax break for under-25s
New prime minister has pledged to help jobless young people find work
BBC News
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Tokyo urges men to wear shorts to work, but some women say it's 'leg hair harassment'
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government wants workers to ditch the suit and tie for t-shirts, trainers - and shorts.
BBC Business
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Tokyo urges men to wear shorts to work, but some women say it's 'leg hair harassment'
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government wants workers to ditch the suit and tie for t-shirts, trainers - and shorts.
GOV.UK
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PM meeting with Prime Minister Tusk of Poland: 21 July 2026
The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk this evening.
GOV.UK
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Ministerial Appointments: July 2026
The King has been pleased to approve the following appointments.
The Guardian
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Zelenskyy fires Ukraine’s army chief and offers Fedorov ‘prominent position’
After nationwide protests Oleksandr Syrskyi is to be replaced in reshuffle and popular defence minister returns to governmentVolodymyr Zelenskyy has fired Ukraine’s commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and offered a “pro…
GOV.UK
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FCDO Statement on Houthi threats against Saudi Arabia
An FCDO statement on recent Houthi threats against Saudi Arabia, including plans to impose a maritime blockade.
GOV.UK
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PM meeting with Prime Minister Sanchez of Spain: 21 July 2026
The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sanchez today.
GOV.UK
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Sussex joins Hampshire and Isle of Wight in prolonged dry weather
The Environment Agency has moved Sussex into a state of prolonged dry weather, joining Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
The Guardian
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Liverpool owner FSG in talks over selling 30% stake to Bhatia consortium for £1.35bn
Bhatia backed by father-in-law Lakshmi MittalMinority stake deal values the club at £4.5bnLiverpool’s owner is in talks over selling a minority stake to a consortium led by the former Queens Park Rangers co‑owner Amit …
BBC Technology
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Tech Life
Dogs have a great sense of smell. Now machines are being trained to sniff out odours.
GOV.UK
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PM meeting with Prime Minister Jetten of the Netherlands: 21 July 2026
The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of the Netherlands Rob Jetten today.
The Guardian
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Andy Burnham urges cabinet to examine ‘all possible ways’ to tackle cost of living crisis
As new prime minister briefs cabinet on ‘cost of living government’, critics ask where money will come fromAndy Burnham is under mounting pressure to explain how he will pay for his policy pledges as he implored his new …
GOV.UK
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Precautionary medical evacuation following a potential healthcare related exposure to Ebola
The UK government has worked with the NHS, the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and international health partners to medically evacuate a humanitarian worker who has been treating patients with Eb…
The Guardian
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France becomes first EU country to ban social media access for under-15s
Parliament votes to stop children using apps such as TikTok in policy championed by Emmanuel MacronFrance’s parliament has approved a bill banning social media access for children under 15, making it the first EU country…
The Guardian
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Could the World Cup be back in the US as soon as 2038? Absolutely
Explosion in ticketing and hospitality revenue goes along with a Fifa desire to recoup lost TV income in future dealsAs is often the case, it has been left to Donald Trump to say the quiet bit out loud. “We have to do th…
GOV.UK
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The UK welcomes the inaugural meeting of the Syrian People’s Assembly: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Statement by Ambassador Kate Foster, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria.
The Guardian
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‘The explosion is what I remember’: man nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane recounts ordeal
Exclusive: Ljubisa Karović tells Guardian the fact that he lived to tell the tale is nothing short of a miracleIt is the explosion just before he was nearly sucked out of the aircraft that Ljubisa Karović remembers. The …
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