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Between quick wins and big dreams lies Burnham's biggest test
The prime minister might be dreaming of gold medals in 2040, but he must first navigate the difficult years in between, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
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Trump says Burnham 'getting it done' after Jackdaw decision
The US president has praised Burnham after the government allowed gas drilling in the North Sea's Jackdaw field.
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PM defends Gogglebox appearance after Badenoch criticism
Burnham says he "makes no apology" for the move as Kemi Badenoch says she is "amazed" he has time.
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Burnham suggests stocking up on tinned food and bottled water
The prime ministers says unexpected events seem to be becoming more common and it was wise to prepare.
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Military aircraft to help get UK 'on front foot' to fight wildfires, Burnham says
The prime minister hosted the UK's first wildfire summit to prepare for future blazes after a record summer 2026.
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Burnham proposes plan to cut standing charges from gas bills
The prime minister provided little detail, and there are questions over shifting the fees onto unit costs.
Sports
Olympian Dobbin writes to Prime Minister over ME funding
Former British sprinter Beth Dobbin calls on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to fund more research into "life-decimating" ME.
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Chris Mason: Burnham and Swinney tussle over where power lies in Scotland
UK political debate has a distinctly Scottish feel after SNP's annual conference, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason.
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Three months of PM Andy Burnham: Can he sustain the ‘hope vibe’?
The UK's new prime minister has made big promises and is a popular leader, but there is still talk of an early election.
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Burnham risks wrath of Commons Speaker for talking too much at PMQs
The prime minister takes longer than his predecessors to respond to questions from MPs, writes Matt Chorley.
Business
Burnham vows end to 'rip-off parking charges' under new rules
The changes come after concerns that penalties issued by private providers are too harsh and leave motorists unfairly punished.
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PM says youth unemployment is a 'catastrophe and a moral failure'
The UK faces "economic catastrophe" with one million young people not in work or training, the prime minister says.
World
UK PM adviser’s wife expresses ‘support’ for Palestine Action
Police reviewing social media post by writer Sarah Helm, wife of Burnham's National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell.
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Housing loans granted while Burnham was mayor investigated by councillors
A senior councillor says concerns have been raised about the transparency of the process to approve the loans.
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Burnham invites Swinney to work together on 'deeper Scottish devolution'
On his first substantive trip to Scotland since becoming PM, he says politicians should focus on solutions "right now" and move beyond the issue of Scottish independence.
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Burnham asks for his Widdecombe remarks to be corrected
The prime minister had faced calls to apologise for his comments about the alleged murder of the former minister.
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Burnham asks for 'manual trawl' of records for former Man City links
The PM has faced fresh questions about hospitality dinners since the club was found guilty of Premier League rule breaches.
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'Bring it on': Flynn challenges Burnham on independence referendum
The SNP's Stephen Flynn tells his party's conference independence supporters are "winning the argument".
World
Why Zelensky's meeting with Burnham matters
Prime Minister Andy Burnham welcomed President Zelensky to Downing Street on Wednesday, as Ukraine's leader looks to shore up his European allies five years into Russia's war on Ukraine.
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Analysis: Burnham careful ahead of meeting with Zelensky
The UK's prime minister meets with Volodymyr Zelensky after a rocky week for the Ukraine president.