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Official data has shown long-term net migration in 2025 fell to close to its level before a new post-Brexit immigration system was introduced at the start of 2021.

Senior cabinet ministers are keen for the UK to form closer relationship with the EU

Der Brexit hat Großbritannien mehr Schaden als Nutzen gebracht - so sieht es zumindest der neue Premier Burnham. Jetzt zeigt er sich einmal mehr offen für eine Wiederannäherung an die EU - allerdings in Grenzen.

<p>PM’s plea supported by Angela Rayner, Ed Miliband and business leaders, while some ‘red wall’ MPs voice concern</p><p>Andy Burnham’s call for the UK to consider a return to free movement with Europe has been backed by senior cabinet ministers but risked a rift with “red wall” Labour MPs, who say it could jeopardise Brexit-voting seats.</p><p>The prime min

Burnham says Britain should have an 'honest discussion' about how immigration to the UK has changed since Brexit.

Prime minister calls for ‘honest discussion’ about free movement of people

The U.K. prime minister said he wants an "honest discussion" about migration within Europe.

Premierul britanic Andy Burnham a deschis calea pentru ca Marea Britanie să readopte regulile Uniunii Europene privind libera circulaţie, susţinând că este necesară o „discuţie sinceră”, potrivit Sunday Times.

Mit dem Brexit begann für die Wirtschaft eine schwere Zeit im Handel mit Großbritannien. Als massives Beschwernis erwies sich das Ende der offenen Grenzen. Jetzt sendet Premier Andy Burnham überraschende Signale.

<p>The story of the emirates’ presence in Manchester winds from the Arab Spring to some of the most deprived places in England – with complicated results </p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/oct/25/emirati-linked-firms-manchester-land">Emirati-linked firms’ ownership of Manchester land ‘up 39%’ in 10 years</a><br><br></p></li></ul

The PM says he wants a "factual" and "evidence-based debate" about returning to free movement between Britain and Europe.

Saturday Night Live UK‘s cold open took aim at Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s bean stockpile with some help from a few familiar British TV personalities. On this weekend’s episode of the sketch comedy show, George Fouracres played Prime Minister Andy Burnham with Emma Sidi as Liverpool’s Mayor Steve Rotheram, poking fun at the pair’s Stand […]

<p>Prime minister is considering different options for new relationship with Brussels ahead of summit in November</p><p>Andy Burnham says he wants an “honest discussion” with the British public about the possibility of a return to free movement between the UK and the EU as part of his plans for a new relationship with the bloc.</p><p>The prime minister has b

The latest on claims agianst the father of the Duchess of Sussex and comments from the PM on EU free movement feature on Sunday's front pages.

“SNL U.K.” ran down the week in TV during its cold open, through the lens of Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s recent appearance on “Celebrity Gogglebox.” Burnham, played by George Fouracres, featured on the show with Liverpool Mayor Steven Rotheram (Emma Sidi) to discuss their favorite television moments of the week. “You know what my favorite […]

British PM says he wants to consider options including return to full EU membership or joining single market

The prime minister might be dreaming of gold medals in 2040, but he must first navigate the difficult years in between, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

<p>UK leaders past and present love to nudge us towards good or bad behaviour. Social scientists, though, say £100 on-the-spot fines may not prove an effective deterrent</p><p>It’s a very modern phenomenon, the nuisance of people on public transport using their phones for flagrantly loud things – conference calls, TV shows, music – without headphones. I reme

<p>After a fractious week, they probably agree that no one at all needs Liz Truss’s new book, but then the political housekeeping decisions get much harder</p><p>What are you stockpiling? Wes Streeting says we need <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/oct/22/britain-prepare-infrastructure-attacks-hostile-states-wes-streeting">water and food to

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has discussed Argentina’s bid to block a UK-Israeli oil project near the Falkland Islands in a call with US President Donald Read More: https://punchng.com/uks-burnham-raises-falklands-oil-project-in-trump-call/

They looked like a modern-day Morecambe and Wise. But at least they weren't sharing a bed like the famous comic duo.

Donald Trump has said he told Andy Burnham the UK is set to become "a very rich country" after the prime minister decided to allow drilling in the North Sea.

The US president has praised Burnham after the government allowed gas drilling in the North Sea's Jackdaw field.

Britanicii trebuie să se pregătească pentru situaţii de urgenţă, a îndemnat vineri premierul Andy Burnham, care a prezidat o reuniune dedicată eficientizării luptei împotriva incendiilor forestiere, relatează AFP, potrivit Agerpres.

<p>PM’s revelation follows launch of advice for households to have enough water and food to get by in civil emergency</p><p>Andy Burnham has said he has stockpiles of beans, soup and Twiglets in case of a civil emergency, as he said <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/oct/22/britain-prepare-infrastructure-attacks-hostile-states-wes-streeting">

<p>New PM has prioritised small fixes to show voters Labour can make a real difference, and government insiders are delighted at the public’s reaction</p><p>In the first episode of Armando Iannucci’s political satire The Thick of It, the hapless minister Hugh Abbot is in the back of a taxi, frantically brainstorming for an on-the-hoof policy he can announce

The prime ministers says unexpected events seem to be becoming more common and it was wise to prepare.

<p>The prime minister said the government is having conversation about emergency preparedness</p><p><strong>A DUP minister has said he is confident MP Carla Lockhart will stay in the party despite leaving its main decision-making body amid a row with party leadership over the future of Stormont.</strong></p><p>Lockhart is at odds with DUP leader, fellow MP G

<p>Officials will call on UK to ‘step up’ financial support at Brussels summit – with post-Brexit issues also on agenda</p><p>EU leaders will press Andy Burnham at a summit in Brussels to contribute more to Ukraine’s defence effort in 2027.</p><p>EU officials argue that the UK, Canada and Japan should do more to support Ukraine, but entreaties to these G7 co

Britain’s prime minister has promised to rewire its creaking state — and he doesn’t have long to do it.

The prime minister hosted the UK's first wildfire summit to prepare for future blazes after a record summer 2026.

<p>The prime minister promises to repair decades of regional damage. His government must redistribute wealth to close deadly inequalities</p><p>Andy Burnham’s call to abandon “<a href="https://www.cityam.com/burnham-calls-for-uk-to-abandon-40-years-of-neoliberalism/">40 years of neoliberalism</a>” rests partly on the damage that he says it&nbsp;has done to n

<p>PM pledges commitment to address climate crisis, saying in Guardian article that his ‘determination is unwavering’ </p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/oct/22/net-zero-transition-britain-jackdaw-gasfield-jobs-energy-security-labour">Andy Burnham: We will make the net-zero transition work for Britain</a></p></li></ul><p>An

<p>Protecting jobs and strengthening energy security in the short term does not mean wavering on Labour’s deep commitment to a cleaner, greener future</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/22/andy-burnham-vows-uk-will-hit-net-zero-targets-despite-jackdaw-gasfield-approval">Andy Burnham vows UK will hit net zero target despit

House of Commons fast-tracked a Bill related to the prime minister’s religion

Plenty of Prime Ministers have been watched on Channel 4’s Gogglebox, but none have bedecked the famous sofas until now. Tomorrow, Andy Burnham will appear from 10 Downing Street on Gogglebox for Stand Up To Cancer sat alongside his old friend Steve Rotheram, the Mayor of Liverpool. Check out a tease below. Appearing at 9.05 […]

<p>Exclusive: British Chambers of Commerce president calls for overhaul of business rates and greater powers for local leaders</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/oct/22/middleton-revival-mill-towns-steve-coogan-manchester">How Middleton’s revival could inspire struggling towns</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com

Why does politics feel more parochial than ever at a time when global affairs are king?

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pressed Northern Ireland ministers to agree a devolved budget, insisting the onus cannot always be on the UK government to resolve Stormont's financial problems.

<p>This foolish decision undermines hopes that this government will take the necessary steps the climate crisis demands </p><p>When the news broke that the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/21/jackdaw-gasfield-in-north-sea-approved">UK government had approved the Jackdaw gasfield</a>, I was at a Guardian climate event at the Royal Geo

The prime minister provided little detail, and there are questions over shifting the fees onto unit costs.

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The UK government says the field, which is opposed by environmental campaigners, could be producing gas by the end of this month.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has promised greater ‘public control’ of the water industry — but officials are still figuring out how it will work.

<p>Former art teacher, who cared for her disabled son, ‘received almost no support’, said her local MP Manuela Perteghella</p><p>Andy Burnham has backed mandatory suicide prevention training for social workers after the “devastating” death of Matilda Davis, a parent-carer who killed herself minutes after meeting professionals.</p><p>The Guardian <a href="htt

The government has approved the Jackdaw gas field. Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh says the decision will support the country’s energy security and that it is compatible with legally binding climate commitments. Critics say the move breaks the spirit of the 2024 Labour manifesto – and makes Andy Burnham look like he’s living in a “parallel […]

<p>A look at some of the options after PM is urged to consider radical alternatives to deal with stricken company</p><p>Andy Burnham has told officials to rip up their plans for how to fix <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/thames-water">Thames Water</a> and present him with more radical options for what to do with the stricken company. Here are s

Several papers lead on remarks from the Duke of Sussex yesterday, where he said he hoped to reconcile with his family.

The prime minister takes longer than his predecessors to respond to questions from MPs, writes Matt Chorley.

The changes come after concerns that penalties issued by private providers are too harsh and leave motorists unfairly punished.

A senior councillor says concerns have been raised about the transparency of the process to approve the loans.

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.