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Lifestyle & FoodFiona Phillips' husband urges PM to act on dementia after sharing photo
Martin Frizell, husband of TV presenter Fiona Phillips, has shared a new photograph of her and called on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to prioritise dementia care. Phillips was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s in 2023. The Alzheimer’s Society welcomed the government’s commitment to social care reform.
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WorldBurnham Calls for Social Care Overhaul
Andy Burnham has called for an urgent overhaul of the social care system, stating carers should be the best-paid people in society. He announced plans for a cross-party meeting to address the crisis and aims to bring conditions for the social care workforce closer to NHS standards.
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WorldPM Burnham Accelerates Social Care Review
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has requested Louise Casey's final report on social care reform by summer 2027, aiming to expedite the process. Burnham stated that his generation of politicians bears responsibility for the lack of progress and believes carers deserve better pay.
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WorldSNP Criticises Burnham Over Social Care Reform Talks
The SNP has criticised Andy Burnham for excluding them from talks on reforming England's social care system. The party argues it is unfair for Scotland to be left out if new UK-wide taxes are introduced to fund the reforms, especially as Scotland already provides free personal care.
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WorldAston Martin Extends Losses Despite Sales Rise
Aston Martin's pre-tax losses widened to £89m in the second quarter of 2026, an increase from the previous year, despite a 38% rise in revenue for the first half of the year. Meanwhile, Greggs reported strong revenue growth but adjusted its store opening targets.
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WorldBurnham Pledges End to University Over Vocational Training
Andy Burnham has announced plans to reform the UK's education system, shifting focus from a university-centric approach to valuing vocational training. From age 14, students will have technical pathways alongside academic studies, marking a departure from previous targets.
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Council & Politics · FinchleyPM Andy Burnham to host cross-party social care summit in Finchley
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will host a cross-party summit with Tory and Lib Dem leaders on Wednesday, calling for an end to political point-scoring on social care. Baroness Louise Casey will launch a public consultation on adult social care.
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WorldZelensky and Trump hold White House talks on air defences and peace
Volodymyr Zelensky said he discussed air defence systems and reinvigorated peace talks with Donald Trump at the White House. The Ukrainian leader also attended the funeral of late Republican senator Lindsey Graham.
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Andy Burnham holds cross-party talks on adult social care crisis
Prime Minister Andy Burnham convenes opposition leaders to tackle adult social care, with Conservatives and Liberal Democrats attending but Reform UK excluded. Nigel Farage criticises the snub as 'uniparty in action'.
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WorldBurnham Warned on Funding Pledges
Andy Burnham has been cautioned by economic analysts that new spending commitments require either increased taxation or reduced expenditure. The National Institute for Economic and Social Research highlighted concerns over borrowing capacity and projected economic slowdown.
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PM Pledges Social Care Overhaul, Invites Cross-Party Talks
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has vowed to prioritise fixing adult social care, inviting opposition leaders to discuss solutions. While the Liberal Democrats accepted, the Conservatives declined, sending a representative instead. Reform UK criticised their exclusion from the talks.
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Labour Leads National Polls Amidst Political Shifts
Multiple national polls show Labour gaining ground, with some placing them ahead of Reform UK. This shift follows Andy Burnham's move to Westminster and precedes local elections in Greater Manchester.
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Labour Overtakes Reform UK in Latest Polls
Labour has gained ground in opinion polls, surpassing Reform UK for the first time since March 2025. This development follows two weeks of Prime Minister Andy Burnham's administration, marked by policy initiatives and upcoming social care plans.
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WorldAndy Burnham Sees Six-Point Poll Bounce for Labour
Labour has experienced a six-point increase in opinion polls following Andy Burnham's ascent to leadership. This surge is considered typical after a change in party leadership, according to Professor Sir John Curtice. The political landscape has also seen shifts since Burnham took office.
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WorldPM Pauses Sex Offender Early Release Scheme
An abuse survivor has delivered a petition to Downing Street, signed by more than 100,000 individuals, urging the Prime Minister to halt the early release of sex offenders. The government has now paused the scheme pending a review.
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WorldBurnham's First Week as PM: Reform and Care Under Scrutiny
Polly Toynbee, writing for The Guardian, has assessed Prime Minister Andy Burnham's first seven days in office. She discusses potential challenges to his reform agenda, including electoral reform and social care, and the role of devolved power.
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WorldBadenoch Urges Support for Prison Building
Kemi Badenoch has urged the public to support the construction of new prisons in their communities. This comes as Labour faces scrutiny over plans to release some inmates early under the Sentencing Act, a move that has drawn criticism.
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WorldPM's dog Axel to remain in the North
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has stated his dog, Axel, a bichon frise-poodle cross, will not be relocating to Downing Street. Burnham cited concerns that Axel would not get along with Larry, the resident cat.
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Kemi Badenoch demands halt to prisoner early release
Kemi Badenoch has urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham to introduce emergency legislation to stop the early release of prisoners. Burnham recently paused a scheme that would have freed around 700 inmates in September due to overcrowding concerns.
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WorldBurnham Pledges to End Rough Sleeping
Andy Burnham has pledged to end rough sleeping nationally, drawing on his experience as Greater Manchester mayor. A podcast explores his 'housing first' strategies and their potential for wider adoption.
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