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IrelandScotlandWalesBurnham calls summit of Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish first ministersThe announcement comes as Burnham holds his first official visit to Wales since becoming prime minster.1 hr agoUKHousehold energy bills to hit three-year high as Ofgem announces 4% rise from OctoberA household using a typical amount of gas and electricity will pay £60 a year more, regulator Ofgem says.12 hrs agoBusinessPortrait of Ann Widdecombe put up in Parliament for MPs' returnThe framed photograph forms part of work by MPs to install a permament memorial for the former minister.6 hrs agoPoliticsDad of woman who took her own life says Treasury failed in its duty of careChloe Moffat died last year, after she was told of allegations she had shared sensitive confidential information about colleagues, which she denied.18 hrs agoUKBurnham refuses to rule out tax rises in autumn BudgetExperts have warned that he and Chancellor John Healey will have little room to manoeuvre in their first Budget.2 days agoBusinessWes Streeting deluged with homophobic hate mail since becoming defence secretary Homosexuality was decriminalised in the UK in 1967, but a ban continued in the armed forces until 2000.1 hr agoPoliticsReform proposes £30 tax rebate for HMRC phone delaysPeople on hold to HMRC for more than 30 minutes would get a tax credit under plans announced by Robert Jenrick.8 hrs agoPolitics'Ironing board' train seats to get more cushions, transport secretary saysGreater Thameslink Railway says these upgrades are part of the wider renationalisation plans.More than 70,000 social and affordable homes to be built across England over 10 yearsFunding has been granted to Greater Manchester, the West Midlands and West Yorkshire as well as £6bn for London. Row breaks out over minister's tribute to all A66 crash victimsHome Office Minister Anna Turley paid tribute to all seven victims initially, sparking a backlash from the shadow justice secretary.DUP MP Gregory Campbell under investigation for alleged spending breachThe watchdog's investigation concerns the MP’s spending against their Office Costs budget. Scottish National Investment Bank makes 'painful' £138m net lossThe publicly-owned body, which operates independently, has invested in several firms that collapsed last year.Features and analysisUK missiles offer may help Ukraine - but they are not what Zelensky needs mostUK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is handing over blueprints so Kyiv can build its own long-range missiles.What has happened in Plaid Cymru's first 100 days in power?Plaid ministers say they are making good progress but the opposition say little has been achieved.The dangers of politicians being 'too online' - or not online enoughIn an era when reputations can be made or broken with a single post, getting the balance right is tricky.How one man gets new laws passed - again and againRon Bailey has been quietly changing the law for the past 40 years - how does he do it?Meet the men applying for the 'hardest job in British politics'Labour MSPs Michael Marra and Joe Fagan are making their pitches as they aim to succeed Anas Sarwar.From our Political Editor Chris MasonWhere does this unorthodox by-election victory leave Nigel Farage?As expected, the Reform UK leader easily won the Clacton by-election but was nowhere to be seen after the result.Chris Mason: What his first week in power tells us about Andy BurnhamThe fledgling Burnham administration has been seeking to find its feet and make a decent first impression at the same time, the BBC's political editor Chris Mason explains.Shapps blocked from standing again for the ConservativesKemi Badenoch tells the BBC she leads a "new party full of new people" as ex-MP is rejected as a candidate. Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar set to become a minister in Burnham's governmentIt would mean Sarwar leaving the Scottish Parliament and his leader role, then taking up a seat in the House of Lords.Chris Mason: Sarwar ministerial role sees promotion of another Starmer criticMonths after calling on Keir Starmer to quit, the Scottish Labour leader is set to become a minister in Burnham's government, the BBC's political editor writes. BBC InDepthThe dangers of politicians being 'too online' - or not online enoughIn an era when reputations can be made or broken with a single post, getting the balance right is tricky.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.Sir John Curtice: The 'Burnham bounce' is real but it's not massiveThe governing party's poll ratings have improved but they're only just ahead of Reform.Our exclusive behind-the-scenes access at No 10 as Andy Burnham became PMLaura Kuenssberg was given unprecedented access to the new prime minister’s first days in power. Ruthless 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 outWatch/ListenReviewing Plaid's first 100 days in chargeWales political editor Gareth Lewis looks back on Plaid's first 100 days in power.Council investigates Reform's 'Farage Fest'The organisers of "Farage Fest" – a victory party and rally for the Reform UK leader after the Clacton by-election – are being investigated for failing to get permission to hold it.The campaign to replace ZelenskyThe Ukrainian president’s challenger is his former close adviser.'Quiet, quiet, quiet!' - What triggers Trump to shut down reporters?As the US president insults a journalist again, the BBC looks at the questions he does not like to answer.Russia blames West for deepening crisisAuthorities are frustrated by the absence of victory as drone strikes bring the war home.
