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At Labour's annual conference in Liverpool, Prime Minister Andy Burnham defended the union, said Brexit had done more harm than good and set out policies including a National Care Service, cost-of-living measures and global AI regulation. Ministers said his emotional speech persuaded them and marked a more united government.
Andy Burnham announced “Your first home”, a proposed England scheme offering eligible first-time buyers a 20% equity loan and 2.5% minimum deposit. Bellway’s chief executive said it could lift output by about 10%; the government also plans to return long-term empty homes to use.
Eligible first-time buyers will receive a 20% equity loan to help purchase a new-build home.
Shabana Mahmood signalled she may water down proposed reforms that would make some foreign care workers wait 15 years before applying for permanent residence. No final decision has been made, as opposition from Angela Rayner and unions grows.
The proposed rules would require low-paid migrants in jobs below graduate level to be in the UK for 15 years before applying for settlement.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the next UK general election will be held in 2029 and rejected an early contest. The article adds that advisers had debated the timing and that his government faces a budget and broader economic test while pursuing promised reforms.
The MRP poll reported by The Guardian surveyed more than 8000 voters.
The trial allowing alcohol in view of the pitch at Women’s Super League and WSL2 matches lasted 18 months.
Andy Burnham announced a National Centre for Information Defence to counter hostile-state disinformation and information attacks. He also announced a developing UK-US AI defence partnership and UK efforts toward global AI safety standards.
AllegedAndy Burnham said Russian agencies spend GBP 1300000000 each year on manipulating information.
IPPR North proposed that mayors keep a 5% share of income tax.
Andy Burnham said the UK agreed to Saudi Arabia’s request for limited, time-limited defensive air-to-air refuelling to help protect the country and keep oil routes open. The Houthis have recently advanced toward the Red Sea coast and targeted Saudi oil infrastructure. G7 ministers urged them to stop attacks on civilian shipping.
World trade normally passing through the Bab al-Mandeb strait