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Birmingham council accused of giving ‘free rein’ to group erecting England flags

Andy Burnham rules out early election in exclusive BBC interviewThe new prime minister told Laura Kuenssberg that people "voted for a manifesto" that he would honour, when pressed on whether there will be an early general election.5 hrs agoPolitics

Who were the undercover cops who deceived women into sexual relations?

Burnham says he is prepared to call out Trump 'if right for Britain'Speaking exclusively to the BBC, Andy Burnham says he had a good first conversation with the US president and insists "you have to defend your own national interest".2 hrs agoPolitics

Undercover police officer exposed by his own blunder, spycops inquiry hears

Residents allowed to return after Cairngorms wildfire evacuationThe fire was declared a major incident on Friday, but that has now been stood down by Police Scotland.7 hrs ago

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How the Met police spent £2.5m hiding spycop from former partner

Another UK heatwave looms after cooler end to weekendTemperatures are forecast to surge next week as another UK heatwave begins.4 hrs ago

Bride asks Burnham to vacate No 10 North for her wedding

Burnham to address social care, youth unemployment and devolutionA No 10 source says it is an attempt by the prime minister to show he is "hitting the ground running".57 mins ago

Police investigate donations to Reform from Richard Tice company

Police investigate donations by Tice company to Reform UKBritain Means Business, owned by the party’s deputy leader Richard Tice, made two donations of £250,000 in the run-up to the 2024 general election.49 mins agoPolitics

Burnham’s plan to fix Britain’s social care amid spending concerns

Laura Kuenssberg goes behind the scenes with Andy Burnham in his first week as PMSee inside Andy Burnham's first week in charge, with an exclusive behind the scenes look with Laura Kuenssberg.4 hrs agoPolitics

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