A think tank blueprint for No 10 North recommends a workforce of up to 300 staff within 18 months.
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Wildfires and record dry conditions trigger drought in parts of Wales
Wales has seen about 5% of the average rainfall for July, after a series of back-to-back heatwaves.
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Rayner rules out repaying severance cash after making cabinet return
The returning housing secretary received £16,876 after leaving government in September 2025.
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Natalie Fleet leaves ‘triggering’ safeguarding minister role
The MP for Bolsover has spoken about how she was groomed and raped as a teenager.
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Burnham rebukes ministers after prisoner releases joke
It comes after Wes Streeting apologises over comments caught on camera ahead of Tuesday’s cabinet.
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PC Harper’s widow criticises early prisoner release plan as Burnham to review scheme
Lissie Harper says the possible early release of prisoners is “deplorable”, after reports that two of PC Harper’s killers could be freed early.
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Prince George enjoys coastal fun in new video as he becomes a teenager
It’s a big year for the young prince, who will start secondary school at the elite Eton College in September.
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Most bus fares in England to be capped at £2 from January
The government says the policy will “help with the cost of living and give people the breathing space they need”
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Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar set to become a minister in Burnham’s government
It would mean Sarwar leaving the Scottish Parliament and his leader role, then taking up a seat in the House of Lords.
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Burnham tells cabinet to tackle living costs at first meeting
The new prime minister chaired his first cabinet after announcing a cut to VAT on household electricity.
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Sackings, cabinet surprises and policies: Burnham’s first 24 hours as PM
The new prime minister enters Number 10 in a flurry of activity – but he is still facing calls for a snap election.
