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More women than ever before – and more privately educated than Starmer’s: A closer look at Andy Burnham’s top team

Andy Burnham purged a number of Sir Keir Starmer’s close allies on Monday as he unveiled his new cabinet - but how different really is his top team from that of his predecessor? Millie Cooke and Albert Toth take a closer look

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UK PM Andy Burnham promotes British Indian AI minister to Cabinet post

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has formed his new Cabinet team in London. British Indian minister Kanishka Narayan was promoted to the Cabinet as AI Minister. Lisa Nandy retained her department and gained new digital responsibilities. Shabana Mahmood continues as Home Secretary, and Jonathan Reynolds resumes trade. Several senior ministers allied…

The Economic Times

Racing fearful Burnham and new government may have gambling in sights

A ban on bookies sponsorship in sport that did not exempt horse racing would be potentially ruinous for the industry

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Who has Andy Burnham picked to be in his Cabinet?

Here, the Press Association looks at the appointments to Andy Burnham’s Cabinet so far.

The Independent UK

Burnham to set out cost-of-living support and chair first Cabinet meeting as PM

The new premier promised to provide early ‘breathing space’ for households struggling with the cost of living as he stood on the steps of No 10.

Evening Standard

A new entente? Bayeux tapestry’s UK arrival ‘closes loop’ on Brexit tensions

Culture secretary Lisa Nandy is among first viewers as epic embroidery is unpacked at British Museum, a landmark in Anglo-French diplomacy

The Guardian - UK

Why the UK Government Is Investing £12.5 Million in Ed Sheeran's Music Project

A £12.5M initiative, inspired by Ed Sheeran, will transform England's libraries into vibrant creative spaces with recording studios, workshops, and performance venues to nurture young talent across communities.

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BBC needs to be ‘open to all options’ for funding, says director-general Brittin

The broadcaster’s chief was facing the House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee.

Evening Standard

The UK TV licence fee could cost you less thanks to new Netflix initiative, as the government considers changes to save you money

The UK government is looking at new ways to fund the BBC and other public service broadcasters, and streaming giants could be the answer

Ed Sheeran sparks £12.5m Music in Libraries rollout in UK as his foundation takes leading role

Ed Sheeran has inspired a major new UK Government scheme that will bring free music spaces to libraries across England, with his foundation helping design the programme after pushing for wider access to music education.

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Ed Sheeran inspires £12.5 million ‘Music in Libraries’ government initiative

The Music in Libraries initiative will be co-designed by the Ed Sheeran Foundation (ESF) and aims to boost the role of libraries in music enrichment.

Evening Standard

£12.5 million to transform libraries into music lending spaces with free studios

The investment is part of the Department for Culture Media and Sport’s Turn It Up: Our Plan for Music.

Evening Standard

Burnham’s Labour will ‘wear our hearts on our sleeve more’, says ally in swipe at Keir Starmer

Culture secretary Lisa Nandy hints PM-in-waiting could borrow billions for defence

The Independent UK

Burnham’s Labour will ‘wear our hearts on our sleeve’ says ally Nandy

Andy Burnham is almost certain to become the UK’s next prime minister after securing the backing of the overwhelming majority of Labour MPs.

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The Independent UK

Full list of Labour MPs to nominate Andy Burnham – including 18 members of Starmer’s cabinet

Ed Miliband, Chief Whip Jonathan Reynolds and Chief Secretary Darren Jones are among those who have put their names behind Mr Burnham

The Independent UK

Basildon, Birkenhead and Grimsby among places shortlisted to be named UK’s first Town of Culture

There are 15 shortlisted towns, selected from nearly 400 applicants, who will receive £60,000 to develop full bids to win the award in 2028

The Independent UK

Burnham’s secret plot to get to No 10

Chief ally Louise Haigh says the PM-in-waiting has been plotting for more than 12 months – as she calls out sexism against women at the top

The Guardian - UK

Louise Haigh accuses ‘cabal of men’ around Keir Starmer of mistreating women in cabinet

Former transport secretary said she was one of several victims of ‘sexist and unpleasant’ press briefs

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The Independent UK

Starmer’s government accused of ‘sexist briefings’ by top Burnham ally

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Burnham’s chief lieutenant claims Starmer’s government was sexist

Louise Haigh claims that Starmer’s government ‘deliberately mistreated women’ – and says the PM-in-waiting has been planning for No 10 for at least a year

The National (Scotland)

Anti-genocide exhibition opens in Scottish gallery after London expulsion

An anti-genocide exhibition has opened in Scotland after its showing in London was cancelled following complaints from a lobby group

International Business Times UK

'Not Healthy for Our Democracy': UK Culture Department Becomes Second Government Office to Quit X

The UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport leaves Elon Musk's X, citing concerns over misinformation and abuse, following the Attorney General's Office's similar move.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government issues statement as UK ministers quit X over 'abuse'

THE SNP Government will remain on Elon Musk’s X platform, it has been confirmed after two UK Government departments quit the controversial website…

The Guardian - UK

Lisa Nandy quits X over fears Musk-owned site pushes ‘abuse and misinformation’

Culture secretary says her department will stop using platform, citing concerns over far-right content fuelling violence and division

The Independent UK

The culture secretary and her department have left Elon Musk’s X – here’s why

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