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‘This will offend a lot of people’: New UK PM Andy Burnham's tea-making habit sparks debate

Britain's incoming prime minister Andy Burnham has sparked a fresh debate over one of the country's most cherished traditions after revealing that he puts milk into the cup before pouring hot water while making tea, a habit he admits is likely to divide opinion.

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Turning back the clock to a better yesterday is no plan for a better Britain, Mr Burnham

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Andy Burnham’s first speech as Labour leader was a bold blancmange – a throwback to a half-remembered past, and frustratingly vague on policy. We cannot wait much longer for the detail that he hopes will reshape all our lives

The Independent UK

All the claims Nigel Farage made about Andy Burnham as Reform leader demands general election

Reform leader launches scathing attack on new Labour leader Mr Burnham at the first CPAC conference in London

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Andy Burnham's five big pledges 'to change Britain': From public ownership to devolving power

During a special conference in London on Friday, the next Prime Minister insisted ‘I have a plan’ to give people ‘hope back’

Evening Standard

Berry tough: Ribena seeks to make hardier blackcurrants to beat extreme weather

£200,000 investment comes after harvests in Britain hit by wet winter, spring frost and hail, then heatwaves

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Five questions facing Andy Burnham on the UK economy

The new PM can’t afford to be any more daring when it comes to the economy as financial mistakes could be costly, warn experts

The Independent UK

Who is Andy Burnham? Meet the 'King of the North' poised to become Britain's next Prime Minister. Here's all about his life, family and career

Andy Burnham has been elected as the new leader of Britain's Labour Party. He is expected to become the country's next prime minister next week. Burnham, known as the 'King of the North', champions regional development and economic revival. His political style is approachable, focusing on community-based policies. He aims…

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Andy Burnham’s speech in full as he is confirmed as Labour leader

The Makerfield MP has declared that he is ‘ready to lead’ the country

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham's speech in full as new Labour Party leader declares: 'I have a plan'

The prime minister-in-waiting said there were “five things” he will do to “make us better”

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham sparks fears of tax rises on London as he vows to govern in 'distinctively Labour' way

Former Greater Manchester Mayor Mr Burnham delivered his first speech as Labour leader

Evening Standard

JK Rowling women’s centre rejects ‘anti-rights’ label

LONDON - Britain’s charities regulator is looking into concerns about an Amnesty International report that branded a women’s centre for sexual violence victims founded by Harry Potter author JK Rowling as “anti-rights”.

Bangkok Post

UK’s Andy Burnham named Labour leader ahead of taking over as PM

Andy Burnham was on Friday elected leader of the UK's Labour party, clearing the way for him to become prime minister next week following the departure of Keir Starmer. Burnham has risen to leadership on a pledge to thwart the rise ‌of the populist Reform UK party and said he…

France 24

Bumper Butterfly Summer? How Record Warm UK Weather Could Trigger Huge 'Painted Lady' Boom

Britain could be heading for a bumper butterfly summer as warm weather boosts painted lady migrations, conservationists urged public to join Big Butterfly Count.

International Business Times UK

England's legendary Robin Hood oak has died after nearly 1,000 years, but its story isn't over

Britain's famous Major Oak tree has died after standing for a millennium. This ancient tree, a symbol of Sherwood Forest, succumbed to age and climate change. Its death, however, marks a new beginning for numerous insect species. The decaying wood will provide essential habitat for saproxylic organisms. This ancient oak's…

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Pakistan Refuses UK Deportation of Child Rapist Shabir Ahmed – So Why Is the UK Giving Them £153 Million in Aid?

Convicted child rapist Shabir Ahmed remains in the UK after Pakistan rejected efforts to accept his deportation, prompting renewed scrutiny of Britain's £153 million aid commitment.

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham to become UK Labour leader in last step before taking over as prime minister

Andy Burnham is officially becoming leader of Britain’s Labour Party, paving the way to become prime minister next week

International Business Times UK

Britain's Falklands Defences Tested as Argentine Military Presence Triggers Alarm

Argentine military activity near the Falkland Islands has prompted a British response, highlighting ongoing tensions over sovereignty and the strategic importance of the region.

The Times of India

Britain’s volunteers are removing rats, clearing invasive weeds and placing plastic puffins on empty cliffs to bring real puffins back to lost colonies

Puffins look like they belong on a postcard, with brightly coloured beaks, comical waddling walks, tucked into dramatic clifftop burrows. Behind that cheerful image, however, puffin colonies across Britain and Ireland have spent decades in serious decline, driven out of their traditional nesting grounds by invasive rats, overgrown vegetation and…

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UK Labour party to crown 'King of the North' Burnham as leader and next PM

The United Kingdom's ruling Labour party will confirm veteran politician Andy Burnham as its new leader, and the country's next prime minister, at a special conference on Friday. He becomes the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade, replacing Keir Starmer.

France 24

Buenos Aires locals support Argentine footballers over World Cup Falklands banner

Locals in Buenos Aires have voiced support for the Argentine men's football team after players held up a banner declaring sovereignity over the disputed Falkland Islands after their World Cup semi-final victory over England on Wednesday. Britain has called for FIFA to investigate the incident.

Evening Standard

Yard Act: 'I told Elton his piano playing wasn't the right vibe'

Shape-shifting Yard Act are one of Britain’s most exciting bands — and when No 1 fan Sir Elton John offered his services as a musician for hire, they weren’t afraid to give him feedback

The Independent UK

Forget Aperol: How to make your own perfect spritz for a lighter summer drink

DRINK TRENDS: Aperol might have conquered Britain’s beer gardens, but the spritz’s possibilities extend far beyond the Italian apéritif. Rosamund Hall shares the golden rules for keeping things lighter and longer – and the bottles worth branching out for this summer

The Economic Times

UK Labour Party to confirm Andy Burnham as UK prime minister

Britain's ruling Labour party will confirm veteran politician Andy Burnham as its new leader, and the country's next prime minister, at a special conference on Friday. Burnham will become the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade, as British lawmakers appear increasingly willing to turn against their own leaders when…

The Independent UK

What Burnham said about Blair and Thatcher as he aims to forge ‘new path’ for Britain

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Burnham will promise to undo Thatcher’s economic legacy in first speech as Labour leader

New prime minister will warn that ‘Britain took a series of wrong turns in the 1980s’

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