Andy Burnham has defended government approval of the Jackdaw gas field, around 150 miles east of Aberdeen, arguing that increased domestic production will strengthen Britain's energy security and protect jobs. Gas supplies are…

A major Covid inquiry report has concluded that government failures allowed coronavirus to spread devastatingly through Britain's care homes, where more than 43,000 deaths involving Covid were recorded between March 2020 and July…

Students across France have been protesting since September over conditions in secondary education, with demonstrations and blockades disrupting hundreds of high schools. They are complaining about shortages of teachers and other staff, deteriorating…

UK inflation rose to 3.1% in August, increasing pressure on household finances ahead of the Budget on 28 October. Andy Burnham described the figures as concerning and warned that the Budget would be…

Andy Burnham has marked one month since opening 'No 10 North’, his Manchester base at Heron House, by announcing that Whitehall officials will be seconded into the offices of regional mayors as part…

Nearly £10 billion has been allocated to councils and housing associations in the first wave of funding from the Government's £39 billion Social and Affordable Homes Programme, aimed at delivering more than 70,000…

Florence Eshalomi MP has been appointed as the new faith minister, combining the role with responsibilities for homelessness, democracy and communities. The Labour MP for Vauxhall and Camberwell becomes the eleventh politician to…

The security situation in Libya remains highly unstable as armed groups compete over human trafficking, illicit drugs and fuel smuggling. The UN envoy Hanna Serwaa Tetteh has told the Security Council that drone…

Andy Burnham has continued to appoint members of his ministerial team, including several Labour MPs known for their Christian faith and public service. Jonathan Reynolds has been named secretary of state for business…

Andy Burnham has pledged to lead a 'cost-of-living government', making financial support for households his first priority after taking office. At his first cabinet meeting, Burnham announced a temporary six-month cut in VAT…