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Prime Minister Andy Burnham is holding a cabinet meeting at Downing Street. The gathering precedes his inaugural address to the House of Commons in his new leadership role.
This meeting marks the beginning of Andy Burnham's administration as he prepares to outline his agenda to parliament.
Victims 'desperate' for details on early prison release scheme, commissioner says
The Victims' Commissioner for England and Wales reports that individuals affected by crime are urgently seeking information regarding the implementation of an upcoming early prison release program. Stakeholders have raised concerns about the lack of communication and transparency surrounding how the policy will be executed. Officials are being pressed to provide clearer guidance to ensure victims are adequately informed.
Government wants to 'get out of prison crisis doom loop'
The UK justice secretary defends the early release of inmates as a necessary component of a broader strategy to overhaul the troubled prison system. Officials aim to address chronic overcrowding and break the cycle of systemic issues within correctional facilities. The planned reforms intend to stabilize the penal institution and focus on long-term structural changes.
Concerns over early release from prison and probation organisations
The government's plans to release some prisoners early comes under scrutiny from the professional bodies that would have to implement the scheme.
Shadow justice secretary: Prisoner release scheme 'raises more questions than it answers'
The BBC spoke to Shadow Justice Secretary Nick Timothy, who criticised the prime minister's response.
Cleverly accuses Burnham of 'war on London'
Sir James Cleverly resigned from the shadow cabinet on Saturday to run for mayor of London.
Burnham's summer tour is over - now he has to prove himself in Parliament
The imminent return of Parliament will put the new prime minister under real scrutiny, with MPs finally getting a chance to grill him.
We helped create UK emergency alert system - but question how government is using it
Millions across England and Wales received a wildfire alert on their phones earlier this month, but it partly backfired.
PM stands 'full square behind' Good Friday Agreement
Sir Chris Bryant clarifies comments made by the prime minister on Thursday that a border poll is "off the table".
Burnham says he will not vote on assisted dying unlike Starmer
Burnham has called for all views to be respected as MPs vote in two weeks on legalising assisted dying in England and Wales.
FM calls for referendum powers as draft independence bill published
The draft bill would be introduced into Parliament if the Scottish government secured the necessary powers from the UK government.
Ex-council chief investigated in DUP mayor clothing probe
Anne Donaghy is one of three people referred to prosecutors for consideration over alleged misconduct in public office.
South of France holiday scuppers Davey's blood donation
The Lib Dem leader was unable to give blood due to visiting an area where there is the risk of mosquito-borne viruses.
Track UK's latest migration numbers - net migration, visas, asylum and small boats
Use our interactive tracker to explore the latest migration statistics for the UK
UK soldiers could get paragliders to drop behind enemy lines
The Ministry of Defence is set to trial a UK-made system to allow troops to mount covert operations without aircraft.
Greens call for temporary ban on new data centres
Zack Polanski wants stricter rules to limit the use of water and energy by data centres for AI.
Number of asylum seekers in hotels halves in a year
Figures released today by the Home Office show that there was also a fall across legal migration arrivals, asylum claims and small boat arrivals.
Burnham says united Ireland poll is 'off the table' during first NI visit
Andy Burnham said "we need to fix the things right in front of us in the here and now".
Rape and sex offence specialists on all police forces by 2027, PM says
The plans for forces in England and Wales had been scheduled to be rolled out by summer 2029, but have been brought forward.
Clean-up of illegal waste supersite costs taxpayers £6m
The bill for clearing the dump in Oxfordshire has been covered by taxpayers.