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New PM Andy Burnham Sets Out 1st Steps to Reshape Britain

From Manchester to the ‘massive challenge’ of leading Britain: Andy Burnham’s path to power

Whether Andy Burnham will make a successful prime minister may depend on which way you’re facing on the banks of the Bridgewater Canal.

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'King of the North' Andy Burnham went from Manchester mayor to Britain's new leader

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New PM Andy Burnham Sets Out First Steps to Reshape Britain

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'Too early' to know if Burnham will back more Welsh powers, says first minister

It is "too early" to know whether the new Labour prime minister will agree to the Welsh government's calls for more powers, Wales' first minister has said.

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Andy Burnham’s first decisions in office reveal a lot about him

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A practical problem with Andy Burnham’s postcode power-up plan

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Beware of new prime ministers bearing gifts

On taking office on July 20th, Andy Burnham showed he could tap into the mood of a nation which needs a lift, and a party which needs a fresh start.

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Burnham’s UK Welfare Fix May Require Spending More in Short Term

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Burnham says £2 bus fare cap in England being paid for by 're-prioritising' money

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Manchester City led England and Wales in fans arrested in 2025/26, with Premier League rivals close behind

Official UK Government figures show Manchester City supporters topped football arrest statistics in 2025/26 — ahead of Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal, and Millwall

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Britain hopes this man will save its economy. We went to Manchester to find out why

Britain badly needs its mojo back. Its economy is struggling, public services are strained and gains in living standards have faltered. Is Andy Burnham the answer?

Manchester’s Booming Property Market Sets Sights on a Burnham Boost

Homeowners are hoping for further price rises in one of the UK’s hottest real estate markets. But the northern city risks becoming a victim of its own success.

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Britain's new prime minister has a notable Austin connection

Britain's new prime minister signed a Friendship City agreement with Austin little more than a year before taking office.

Manchester’s digital transformation could be a blueprint for other parts of the UK

Of the policy areas where Andy Burnham might claim a mayoral record worth nationalising, the digital and technology economy is among the strongest. It is also one that has drawn surprisingly little scrutiny.

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‘Business-Friendly Socialism’: Can Burnham’s Manchester Model Transform Britain?

Andy Burnham was mayor of Greater Manchester for nine years. His time there came to define his identity — and his pitch to lead Britain.

Man City signs England international Elliot Anderson for $155M

Manchester City has officially completed the signing of England midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest for a reported 116 million pounds ($155 million)