Poorest areas should not house all asylum seekers, says Burnham Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images James Gregory and Richard Wheeler Political reporters 11 August 2026 Updated 1 hour ago Prime Minister Andy Burnham has suggested that wealthier areas of the UK should house more asylum seekers. “We cannot have a situation where it’s only the poorest communities… Continue reading Poorest areas should not house all asylum seekers, says Burnham
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Burnham ‘confident’ early release of PC Harper’s killers can be halted
Burnham ‘confident’ early release of PC Harper’s killers can be halted PA Media Joshua Nevett Political reporter 11 August 2026, 13:05 BST Updated 30 minutes ago Andy Burnham says he is “confident” PC Andrew Harper’s killers can be excluded from the government’s early release scheme, as outcry over the case grows. The prime minister has… Continue reading Burnham ‘confident’ early release of PC Harper’s killers can be halted
Tech leaders say AI means less work – their staff say they work up to 90 hours a week
Tech leaders say AI means less work – their staff say they work up to 90 hours a week Getty Images Kali Hays Technology reporter 1 hour ago For years now, executives at companies that are pouring hundreds of billions of dollars a year into developing various artificial intelligence tools have insisted that the technology… Continue reading Tech leaders say AI means less work – their staff say they work up to 90 hours a week
Burnham brings forward ban on ‘subscription traps’ to ease cost of living
Burnham brings forward ban on ‘subscription traps’ to ease cost of living PA Archie Mitchell Business reporter 6 hours ago Consumers will benefit from an end to so-called subscription traps and a crackdown on “pretend prices”, Andy Burnham has said. The prime minister is bringing forward a package of changes announced under his predecessor, Sir… Continue reading Burnham brings forward ban on ‘subscription traps’ to ease cost of living
Is football AI-proof? Why tech investors wanted a slice of the World Cup
Is football AI-proof? Why tech investors wanted a slice of the World Cup Getty Images Michael Race Business reporter, New York 22 minutes ago Fifa has been forced to U-turn on plans to sell off a slice of the World Cup after fierce opposition, with threats of future boycotts and calls for the governing body’s president,… Continue reading Is football AI-proof? Why tech investors wanted a slice of the World Cup
Prisoner release row proving to be Burnham’s first big test as PM
Prisoner release row proving to be Burnham’s first big test as PM Reuters Damian Grammaticas Political correspondent 2 hours ago Three weeks into his premiership, Andy Burnham has “hit bumps in the road” in the estimation of one long-serving Labour MP with the row over the early release of some prisoners from jail. His political… Continue reading Prisoner release row proving to be Burnham’s first big test as PM
Burnham orders review of grooming gang early releases
Burnham orders review of grooming gang early releases Reuters Joshua Nevett, Political reporter, Damian Grammaticas, Political correspondent and Dominic Casciani, Home and legal correspondent 6 August 2026, 13:22 BST Updated 3 hours ago Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ordered an “urgent” review to identify any grooming gang members who may be eligible to be freed from jail under the government’s early… Continue reading Burnham orders review of grooming gang early releases
Ex neo-Nazi activist withdraws as Tory election candidate
Ex neo-Nazi activist withdraws as Tory election candidate Yeovil Conservatives/Getty Images Paul Seddon, Political reporter and Nick Eardley, Political correspondent 5 August 2026 A former neo-Nazi selected by the Conservatives to fight a council election next year has pulled out after a backlash against his candidacy. Joshua Bonehill-Paine was convicted of racially harassing Jewish former Labour MP Luciana Berger… Continue reading Ex neo-Nazi activist withdraws as Tory election candidate
AI or real? BBC analyses viral China disaster videos
AI or real? BBC analyses viral China disaster videos As weather events become more extreme, fake videos are being shared rapidly online, and it’s causing real world problems in China. The government has vowed to crack down on misinformation, but as our China correspondent Stephen McDonell explains, identifying AI-generated content is becoming increasingly difficult. Published… Continue reading AI or real? BBC analyses viral China disaster videos
Burnham ‘looking into’ conducting Epstein inquiry, says victims minister
Burnham ‘looking into’ conducting Epstein inquiry, says victims minister To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Nicholas Watt, Newsnight political editor and Sophie McAlpine, BBC Newsnight 1 hour ago Andy Burnham is “looking into” the possibility of holding a public inquiry into the UK activities of the convicted… Continue reading Burnham ‘looking into’ conducting Epstein inquiry, says victims minister