Day Headlines in Politics News: 2026-07-23
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UK complacent about war threat, warns BAE boss (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-23 23:04:19)
The threat of attack has never been higher, the boss of Europe's biggest defence contractor has warned.Dr Charles Woodburn
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Burnham to spend first day working from northern branch of No 10 (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-23 21:31:03)
Various ministers are also set to work regularly from the northern branch of Downing Street.
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Burnham says 20% business rates cut for English pubs 'a first step' (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-23 15:41:21)
Some hospitality firms will get a discount from next April but hotels and restaurants won't get a cut.
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Burnham on how he will fund business rates cut (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-23 14:59:40)
The new prime minister was speaking after announcing a business rate cut for pubs, social clubs and live music venues.
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Senior ministers and aides set to work from No 10 North (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-23 14:46:01)
A think tank blueprint for No 10 North recommends a workforce of up to 300 staff within 18 months.
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Burnham acting like he's still a mayor, says Badenoch (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-23 14:22:04)
The Tory leader says the new prime minister needs to "lift his sights" to fix broader issues with the UK.
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Burnham pauses early prison release scheme (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-23 14:12:24)
The prime minister says no prisoners will be released until a review has been conducted.
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Rayner rules out repaying severance cash after making cabinet return (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-23 13:59:23)
The returning housing secretary received £16,876 after leaving government in September 2025.
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Rayner says she will not be repaying severance cash after making cabinet return (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-23 13:59:23)
The returning housing secretary received £16,876 after leaving government in September 2025.
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PC Harper's mum on possible early release of killers (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-23 13:47:53)
Debbie Aldman says her son has not been given "proper justice".
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Burnham acting like he's still mayor, says Badenoch (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-23 13:34:09)
The Tory leader says the new prime minister needs to "lift his sights" to fix broader issues with the UK.
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Inquiry into Farage poster row at anti-racism show (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-23 13:27:38)
Investigation has begun after row started over posters that displayed Nigel Farage's face.
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Shapps blocked from standing again for the Conservatives (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-23 13:13:58)
Kemi Badenoch tells the BBC she leads a "new party full of new people" as ex-MP is rejected as a candidate.
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Government to cut business rates for pubs, clubs and music venues (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-23 13:10:43)
Some hospitality firms will get a 20% discount from next April, saving an estimated £1,100.
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Gary Lineker among millionaires asking Andy Burnham to tax them more (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-23 12:18:36)
A group including the former England footballer write to the new PM telling him "we can afford it".
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PC Harper's killers 'should be kept in prison', says Badenoch (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-23 12:07:06)
PC Harper, 28, was killed in 2019 when he was dragged by a car down a country road as three teenagers fled the scene of a quad bike theft in Berkshire.
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UK millionaires ask Andy Burnham to tax them more (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-23 10:00:20)
Former footballer Gary Lineker and producer Brian Eno write to the new PM telling him "we can afford it".
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Andy Burnham's plan to collaborate with social media creators (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-23 08:28:57)
The new prime minister plans to work with influencers and social media creators to get his message out.
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Sarwar to become minister in Burnham's government (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-23 08:22:08)
The Scottish Labour leader will step down and be granted a peerage so he can take up a seat in the House of Lords.
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Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar 'delighted' to accept trade minister job (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-23 07:50:41)
Sarwar will leave the Scottish Parliament and his leader role, and take up a seat in the House of Lords.