Carmakers ‘delaying investment in UK factories until EV sales rules relaxed’ Industry wants mandate forcing manufacturers to sell increasing share of electric cars each year to be eased The Guardian - UK · Jul 30
Who's in Andy Burnham's Government? Complete list of ministers chosen by new PM Who are the new ministers in Andy Burnham’s Government? Evening Standard · Jul 22
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 The Independent UK · Jul 21
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 · Jul 21
Anas Sarwar reportedly set to quit as Scottish Labour leader to be minister in Andy Burnham’s government – as it happened Sarwar expected to be elevated to Lords to take up a ministerial post at revamped Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade The Guardian - UK · Jul 21
Andy Burnham to cut VAT on electricity bills as first cost of living move Newly appointed chancellor John Healey says reduction will be funded by cancelling digital ID scheme The Guardian - UK · Jul 21
Jonathan Reynolds for business, Angela Rayner for housing: Meet UK Cabinet under PM Burnham Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has appointed Jonathan Reynolds and Angela Rayner to key roles. Reynolds returns as secretary of state for business, innovation, science, and trade. Angela Rayner is back as housing minister after a previous resignation. Burnham's new government features a complete cabinet overhaul and new appointments.… The Times of India · Jul 21
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 · Jul 20
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 · Jul 20
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 · Jul 9
Who is likely to be in or out of a Burnham cabinet? Big hitters such as Miliband, Mahmood and Streeting are seen as in line for the top jobs; others face an abrupt end to their ministerial careers The Guardian - UK · Jun 23
Starmer braced for wave of resignations as confident Burnham readies top team Exclusive: The Independent understands Andy Burnham’s team are already making detailed plans for his Downing Street operation, with internal polling suggesting he will ‘embarrass Reform’ in next week’s Makerfield by-election The Independent UK · Jun 12
Starmer still confident in Darren Jones after leaked Mandelson messages revealed Mr Jones also appeared to criticise Chancellor Rachel Reeves, Jonathan Reynolds and Angela Rayner. Evening Standard · Jun 4
Minister Darren Jones told Mandelson he was ‘so sorry’ in undisclosed message The Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister also appeared to criticise Chancellor Rachel Reeves, Jonathan Reynolds and Angela Rayner. Evening Standard · Jun 4
The National (Scotland) · Jun 4 Top Labour minister told Peter Mandelson he was 'so sorry' after sacking A top Labour minister told Peter Mandelson he was 'so sorry' after he was sacked as ambassador to the US over his links to convicted…
The Independent UK · Jun 4 Darren Jones told Mandelson he was ‘so sorry’ after sacking over Epstein ties Texts were not published in the latest tranche of documents related to Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador
The Guardian - UK · Jun 3 Starmer’s chief secretary consoled Mandelson after dismissal as US ambassador, undisclosed texts show Darren Jones’s messages include requests for advice on the reshuffle and remarks about former business secretary Jonathan Reynolds
The Guardian - UK · May 19 Stop the anonymous briefings and show respect, two ministers tell Labour MPs Yvette Cooper and Jonathan Reynolds urge colleagues to support each other and remember ‘who we’re here to serve’
Evening Standard · Mar 12 Furious Speaker Lindsay Hoyle blasts ministers for ‘unacceptable behaviour towards Commons staff’ The Commons Speaker said the MPs involved ‘should be ashamed’
Evening Standard · Feb 9 Cabinet rallies around embattled Starmer as Sarwar calls for him to quit Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said Sir Keir Starmer should go to prevent the ‘distraction’ in Westminster hitting his party’s election chances.
International Business Times UK · Nov 20, 2025 Small Businesses Waste 33 Hours Monthly on Admin While 74% Ignore Government Help, New Service Reveals UK small businesses spend 33 hours monthly on admin tasks, with three-quarters not accessing government support. A new service launching in 2025 aims to boost productivity and growth.
The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2025 ‘We thought we would be executed’: Elderly British couple detained by Taliban say they feared for their lives in jail Peter and Barbie Reynolds arrived back in the UK after they were freed by the Taliban on Friday
Evening Standard · Sep 20, 2025 Elderly British couple detained by Taliban for months arrive in UK Barbie and Peter Reynolds were freed on Friday and landed in the UK on Saturday.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2025 Family tell of ‘immense joy’ at release of British couple detained in Afghanistan Peter and Barbie Reynolds were arrested and held without charge for eight months, raising fears for their health
The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2025 British couple held by Taliban are ‘literally dying’ in prison former fellow captive warns Peter, 80, and Barbie Reynolds, 76, remain in prison after being arrested by the Taliban in February