Ann Widdecombe public memorial to be held later this year, family says
It will follow a private funeral for family and close friends, which will be held in the coming weeks.
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Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar ‘delighted’ to accept trade minister job
Sarwar will leave the Scottish Parliament and his leader role, and take up a seat in the House of Lords.
Former defence minister Al Carns turns down ministerial offer
Carns quit following the resignation of John Healey as defence secretary in a row over military funding.
Natalie Fleet leaves ‘triggering’ safeguarding minister role
The MP for Bolsover has spoken about how she was groomed and raped as a teenager.
Defence must cut waste and maximise value for money, says Streeting
A £15bn increase in military spending announced by the last government is not yet fully funded.
Bus travellers respond to fare reduction
'It's going to help us' - public respond to bus fare cut.
Most bus fares in England to be capped at £2 from January
The government says the policy will "help with the cost of living and give people the breathing space they need"
Burnham says he will review early prisoner release scheme
The prime minister says he cannot commit to changing the policy but wants to look at it in detail "before…
‘This phase of government is about reprioritising’
Andy Burnham addresses the latest government policy announcement saying this phase of government is a reprioritising.
Transport secretary quizzed on bus fare change
Labour MP is asked about the lowering of the bus fare cap, after Starmer increased it in 2025.
How will Burnham fund £2 bus fare cap?
Most single bus fares in England will be capped at £2 from January, Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces.
Burnham pulls back on suggestion to increase income tax allowance
The new prime minister previously said voters were frustrated over the freeze in tax-free personal allowance.