NewsUKUK PoliticsEnglandN. IrelandScotlandWalesLIVEBurnham pledges to show how policies will be paid for after ex-minister hits out at 'unfunded' tax cutThe new prime minister tells his cabinet "we need to be a cost of living government". Earlier, he announced VAT would be removed from household electricity bills in October.Starmer ally takes swipe at Burnham's first big policySir Keir Starmer's former right hand man Darren Jones says Andy Burnham's VAT cut is unfunded.5 hrs agoPoliticsAngela Rayner: Labour's working-class warrior bounces backThe potential contender to replace Keir Starmer is now back in the cabinet under Andy Burnham.2 hrs agoPoliticsWhitehall officials offered move to No 10 North in ManchesterLondon-based civil servants willing to move north have been told they will be offered relocation packages, the BBC understands.1 hr agoPoliticsWho's in Andy Burnham's cabinet?An in-depth look at which Labour MPs have been appointed to cabinet roles by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham6 hrs agoPoliticsVAT to be cut from household electricity bills in OctoberHomes will save around £45 a year through the cut announced on Andy Burnham's first full day as prime minister.4 hrs agoBusinessAI minister role boosted but tech department axed in Burnham shake-upKanishka Narayan will attend cabinet - but no longer have the leadership of a technology secretary.5 hrs agoTechnologyAnn Widdecombe was hit on head repeatedly with hammer, prosecutors sayJoshua Kerry, 28, from Rotherham, in South Yorkshire, is charged with her murder and appeared in court.Former Labour leader's "delight" as son becomes new Welsh secretaryStephen Kinnock is the son of ex-Labour leader Lord Kinnock and former MEP Glenys Kinnock.UK borrows less than expected in June but public finances remain a challengePublic finances for last month were better than expected but the UK is carrying major debt.Sir Chris Bryant appointed new NI secretaryHilary Benn replaced by a former Anglican priest as part of a Cabinet reshuffle by the new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham.Who is new chancellor John Healey? Labour veteran who quit as defence secretaryThe former defence secretary is seen as a safe pair of hands - and is now in charge of the government's finances.Features and analysisLouise Haigh: Labour power broker behind Burnham's riseThe Sheffield MP's return to the cabinet comes after she emerged as one of the PM's key political allies.He'll be the first Andy in No 10 - but his rise to power has been decades in the makingThe outgoing Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader following his return to Westminster.What we know about Andy Burnham's policiesThe former Greater Manchester has begun outlining the policies he will pursue as prime minister.Five headaches Andy Burnham will have to deal with as PMFrom defence spending to housing - the next UK leader has a series of challenges to deal with.Burnham's 'Manchesterism' got him to No 10 - but will it work for the UK?Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country.Andy Burnham becomes PMKey takeaways as Andy Burnham becomes PMThe new Labour leader has formally taken office and set out his priorities for power in No 10.Burnham has big ideas - but what will they cost?Every tricky decision and trade off is being watched by the country and the markets at the same timeCan Burnham's casual style survive contact with No 10?When Burnham becomes PM, he'll find it harder to wear the wardrobe that's central to his political brand.Analysis: Burnham's policy choices reveal what kind of PM he wants to beThe new prime minister has begun to set out key policies - starting with a vow to end rough sleeping.Burnham does not rule out wealth taxThe expected next PM says he may have to "ask for a little more" in tax and warns of "difficult" choices.From our Political Editor Chris MasonStarmer ally takes swipe at Burnham's first big policySir Keir Starmer's former right hand man Darren Jones says Andy Burnham's VAT cut is unfunded.Chris Mason: New chancellor faces tough spending choicesThe appointment of John Healey is particularly fascinating, writes BBC political editor Chris Mason.Chris Mason: Burnham is fifth PM in four years - now he'll try to buck the trendDetermined to hit the ground running, the former mayor hopes to maintain the leadership style he adopted in Manchester.Chris Mason: Investigation into Widdecombe's death rekindles debate over how to protect politiciansMany MPs blame social media for normalising violent language and abuse, the BBC's political editor writes. Ann Widdecombe's 'extraordinary' characterThe BBC's political editor reflects on Widdecombe's life after the former government minister's death.BBC InDepthRuthless plotter? Flip-flopper? Dad dancer? Insiders reveal the real Andy BurnhamWho is the real Andy Burnham? Laura Kuenssberg talks to more than 20 people who know him to work it outBurnham's 'Manchesterism' got him to No 10 - but will it work for the UK?Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country.The Nowak murder has lit a match under British politics. This is how we got hereThe police response to the murder of Henry Nowak has triggered a heated transatlantic debate.Is it harder than ever to be prime minister?Discontent with the political class is greater than ever - has the UK become ungovernable?Relish and dread as Starmer 'shambles' hangs over Scotland and Wales electionsLaura Kuenssberg travels to Wales and Scotland to speak to candidates and voters ahead of May 7 polls.Watch/ListenWho is the UK's new chancellor?After becoming PM on Monday, Burnham appointed John Healey as chancellor, Ed Miliband as foreign secretary and Wes Streeting as defence secretaryBurnham VAT cut 'already fallen apart' - BadenochConservative leader Kemi Badenoch said she welcomed the removal of VAT on energy bills, but questioned how Andy Burnham would fund it.Burnham thanks ministers for joining cabinetAndy Burnham holds his first cabinet meeting as prime ministerApplause as Burnham arrives for first cabinet meeting as PMAndy Burnham is holding his first cabinet meeting as prime ministerKey moments on day Andy Burnham became prime ministerAndy Burnham has replaced Sir Keir Starmer as UK prime minister, after becoming Labour leader last week.
