Britain gives Ukraine Stone Cloak drone-jamming technology
What's new: London will share the system's intellectual property so Ukraine can scale up production.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times +1
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#Andy Burnham
Burnham hosts Zelensky, gives Ukraine UK drone-jammer technology
What's new: London will share the IP for its “Stone Cloak” system as Zelensky heads next to Washington for talks with Trump.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times +1
Burnham sets tougher tone with Trump, rules out UK election before 2029
What's next: Burnham also left open how Britain will fund a rise in defense spending to 3.5% of GDP by 2035.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times +2
Burnham cuts power tax, caps bus fares in first week as UK PM
Why it matters: The early cost-of-living moves test Labour's fiscal discipline as higher energy prices threaten Burnham's agenda.
Andy Burnham forms new cabinet after becoming UK PM
His team underscores an agenda to revive UK economic growth, while markets remain cautious.
Bloomberg, CNN Indonesia +2
UK Defense Minister Wes Streeting stands by war-crimes claim on Israel
Streeting did not retract the remarks after joining Andy Burnham’s cabinet, while arms purchases remain subject to government procedures.
Bloomberg, Republika
Andy Burnham takes over as UK prime minister after Starmer quits
Why it matters: Labour turned to a popular former Manchester mayor as it tries to win back working-class voters.
The New York Times, Bloomberg +13
Trump and Burnham plan meeting after first call on trade, Hormuz
What's new: Their first conversation covered North Sea oil, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and a possible near-term visit.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times +1
Burnham puts UK town renewal at center of incoming government
Why it matters: Labour will be judged on whether projects like Middleton and Stockport can lift jobs, housing and faith in politics.
Bloomberg, The New York Times +3
Burnham to scrap UK digital ID plan as he takes office July 20
Why it matters: Dropping the scheme could redirect part of an estimated £1.8 billion cost toward cost-of-living priorities.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times
Andy Burnham locked up 322 Labour nominations to succeed Starmer
What's next: If no rival reaches 81 MP signatures by July 16, Burnham can take over as party leader and prime minister within days.
Bloomberg, NPR +1
UK plans July 24 bank holiday if England wins World Cup
Why it matters: Officials see a one-off day off as politically manageable despite past estimates of a £2.4 billion economic hit.
The Guardian (Football), The Straits Times
Keir Starmer steps down as U.K. prime minister; successor due in July
New: Leadership hopefuls for the Labour Party can register on 9 July, while Starmer stays on until the transition ends before Parliament returns in September.
Bloomberg, Republika +3
Trump derides likely UK leader Burnham as ‘extremely liberal’
Why it matters: The remarks point to early friction as Burnham nears power and could reopen disputes over North Sea oil, immigration and security.
BBC News (US & Canada), Bloomberg +1
UK welfare fraud and errors cost £10 billion a year, OBR found
Why it matters: The watchdog said four-fifths of the losses were fraud, with wrongful universal credit inactivity claims hitting £3.9 billion.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times
Andy Burnham nears UK leadership as Labour race opens July 9
What's next: If no rival secures 81 Labour lawmakers, Burnham could take office as prime minister by July 17.
The Straits Times, PBS NewsHour
Starmer reported to be preparing a resignation timeline, Trump joins speculation
The PM's office has not denied the claim as Labour pressure grows after the Makerfield by-election.
Antara News, CNBC Indonesia +1
Burnham wins Makerfield seat, intensifying pressure on Starmer
What’s next: Burnham is due to enter Parliament next week, and any Labour challenge would need backing from 81 lawmakers.
Bloomberg, The New York Times +3
Starmer weighs exit as 100-plus Labour MPs push him to quit
What's next: The prime minister could set out a departure timetable as early as June 22, while Andy Burnham's new seat opens the way for a formal challenge.
Bloomberg, BBC News (US & Canada) +9
Trump claims Starmer is set to quit as UK leadership crisis deepens
What's new: Starmer has not confirmed any exit, but reports say he could decide within days whether to resign or fight a challenge.
The Straits Times, Fox News +1
Burnham wins Makerfield seat, opening path to challenge Starmer
Why it matters: The Greater Manchester mayor now needs backing from 80 Labour lawmakers to launch a leadership bid.
Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election, reviving Starmer challenge
What's next: Burnham could move against the prime minister for Labour's leadership after he is sworn in as an MP.
The New York Times, Bloomberg
Makerfield vote could open Labour leadership fight in Britain
What's at stake: A win would put Andy Burnham back in Parliament and able to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Bloomberg, The New York Times