Also known as: former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham · Prime Minister Andy Burnham · UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham · Prime Minister Burnham
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, engaged in reparations diplomacy and domestic policy including salary transparency and antisocial behaviour measures.
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The EU’s former Brexit negotiator has warned that the UK cannot “cherry pick” which elements of the single market to which it subscribes, after Andy Burnham said he wanted to explore closer economic ties with Europe. …
UK cannot ‘cherry pick’ EU single market deal, Barnier tells BBCJoy Online
… The intervention of Prime Minister Andy Burnham saying he was open to the UK apologising for its role in the slave trade midway through the Caribbean tour only intensified the conversations. …
King Charles relishes ‘politically charged’ deployments, Palace aide saysJoy Online
Businesses should publish salaries in job adverts now, Prime Minister Andy Burnham is telling firms, rather than wait for a new law to come in that will force them to do so. …
Firms told to publish salaries in job adverts ahead of new lawJoy Online
… prehensive sale process has been to protect as many jobs as possible and preserve value in order to deliver the best available outcome for all the people, creditors and local communities who care about this business as much as we do.” Both Reynolds and Prime Minister Andy Burnham …
Second buyer makes rescue bid for Poundland as retailer faces collapseThe Ghanaian Times
… While neither the King nor Britain has given such an apology or discussed paying reparations, both Charles and new Prime Minister Andy Burnham have talked of using the Commonwealth to address modern needs by providing support on climate change, education and health. …
King Charles urges Commonwealth to address slavery legacyJoy Online
… President Mahama has also welcomed UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s acknowledgement of the atrocities committed during the slave trade and the British government’s openness to a formal apology and structured dialogue on reparatory justice. …
Photos: Mahama joins Commonwealth leaders at CHOGM opening in Antigua and BarbudaJoy Online
… European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen with Prime Minister Andy Burnham UK exports to the EU of fresh sausages, burgers, shellfish from domestic waters and seed potatoes will also be able to resume. …
UK and EU agree draft deal to scrap Brexit red tape over food exportsJoy Online
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he is open to calls for a formal apology for Britain’s historical role in slavery, before attending next week’s Commonwealth summit at which he is likely to face demands for financial reparations. …
UK PM Burnham says he is ‘open’ to formal apology for slavery, but rules out reparationsJoy Online
… Prime Minister Andy Burnham said earlier he was “open” to the possibility of the UK formally apologising for its role in slavery – a change in the government’s stance. …
King Charles to address slavery in Antigua as PM says he is open to possible UK apologyJoy Online
… He said the acknowledgement by UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham of the grave violations of human dignity associated with the slave trade offered an opportunity to advance international efforts towards healing, reconciliation and redress. …
Mahama welcomes UK’s openness to apology over transatlantic slave tradeEU's former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier told the BBC that the UK cannot "cherry pick" elements of the EU single market and must accept all four freedoms—including free movement of people—as a condition of membership, rejecting any à la carte arrangement.
5 hours ago · Joy Online →
EU's former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier told the BBC that the UK cannot "cherry pick" elements of the EU single market and must accept all four freedoms—including free movement of people—as a condition of membership, rejecting any à la carte arrangement.
5 hours ago · Joy Online →
A senior palace aide said King Charles relishes the "tough parts" of his role and will continue to be used in "politically charged situations," following a nine-day tour of the Bahamas, Guyana, and Antigua and Barbuda where reparations for the transatlantic slave trade were a central theme.
6 November 2026 · Joy Online →
The UK government is planning to make pay details compulsory in job adverts to help jobseekers and prevent pay discrimination, with Prime Minister Andy Burnham urging businesses to publish salaries voluntarily ahead of the forthcoming legislation. The government said a consultation on the issue received "overwhelming support," with 94% of respondents backing greater transparency on pay.
5 November 2026 · Joy Online →
London-based Xyra Group has made a rescue bid for struggling discount retailer Poundland, offering to pay off half of its £30m outstanding debt immediately and defer the rest, as thousands of jobs hang in the balance.
5 November 2026 · Joy Online →
At a Commonwealth gathering of 56 member states, King Charles said his deeper understanding of slavery's horrors had strengthened his resolve to address past wrongs, though he stated that past actions cannot be changed only learned from. The event has been marked by discussions about whether Britain should apologise or pay reparations for its role in the transatlantic slave trade, but neither the King nor Britain has committed to either.
5 November 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President Mahama joined other Commonwealth leaders at the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua and Barbuda, where King Charles III acknowledged the transatlantic slave trade as a shameful chapter whose effects continue to affect Caribbean nations and other member states. Mahama welcomed UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham's acknowledgement of atrocities and the British government's openness to formal apology and dialogue on reparatory justice.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →
The UK and EU have agreed a draft deal to remove post-Brexit checks on food and agricultural exports, removing requirements for Export Health Certificates, Phytosanitary certificates, inspector fees, and other checks. The government claims the UK economy will see £5.1bn worth of annual benefits, and the deal will allow exports of fresh sausages, burgers, shellfish and seed potatoes to resume.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he is open to a formal apology for Britain's role in the transatlantic slave trade but rejected calls for financial reparations, saying British people today cannot be held liable for historical wrongs. He is offering structured dialogue with those affected by slavery ahead of next week's Commonwealth summit.
1 November 2026 · Joy Online →
King Charles III will speak with "unflinching honesty" and "sincere sorrow" on the transatlantic slave trade during his final Caribbean tour stop in Antigua on Tuesday. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he is "open" to a possible UK formal apology for slavery, marking a shift from previous government positions, though the government has stopped short of considering reparations.
1 November 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has commended the UK government's openness to issuing a formal apology and engaging in dialogue over the transatlantic slave trade, calling it a significant step towards reparatory justice. As African Union Champion on Reparations, Mahama described the UK Prime Minister's acknowledgement as a watershed moment and important contribution to growing international consensus on reparatory justice.
1 November 2026 · Joy Online →
The UK will deploy RAF Typhoon jets to defend Saudi Arabia in a defensive role against escalating Houthi missile and drone attacks, following incidents targeting the Saudi capital Riyadh and energy sites. The aircraft will not conduct offensive strikes, according to Defence Secretary Wes Streeting.
21 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Passengers who play loud music on buses in England could face fines up to £100 under new government measures to tackle antisocial behaviour including littering, vaping, and threatening behaviour on public transport. A national campaign encouraging rail passengers to "share the carriage, not the noise" is also being launched as part of efforts to improve journey experiences.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that Ukraine will resume strikes on Russian oil refineries after a three-day pause at US request, accusing the US of withdrawing crucial intelligence-sharing support. Zelensky said Russia has continued striking Ukrainian energy infrastructure and ignored a proposed US-announced "energy ceasefire," leaving hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians without power.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Airport drop-off charges at major UK airports have risen by a third on average since summer 2025, with Gatwick and Stansted increasing from £7 to £10 and other airports seeing similar hikes. The Department for Transport has committed to reviewing the charges, citing the need to keep travel accessible and fair to passengers.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he will try to "repair bridges" between Ukraine and the United States ahead of a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky at Downing Street. Burnham pledged further military and financial support for Ukraine and indicated the UK will accelerate delivery of air defence missiles to Kyiv and promise additional sanctions against Russia.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Elon Musk said the US government may be behind restrictions on the speed of weapons travelling over SpaceX's Starlink network in Ukraine. Starlink imposed a 100mph speed limit on Tuesday, disrupting Ukrainian battlefield missions, though it was partially restored by Wednesday evening.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Andy Burnham, now Prime Minister, had two hospitality dinners with Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak in 2017 and 2018 while mayor of Greater Manchester, but this was not mentioned in a statement released Monday by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority about his meetings with the club. Burnham has faced pressure to clarify his dealings with Man City since the club was found guilty of systematically breaking Premier League rules.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President Zelensky's adviser Serhiy Beskrestnov warned that new overnight speed restrictions imposed by SpaceX on Starlink—limiting weapons-carrying connections to 100mph—have disrupted Ukraine's battlefield missions. Beskrestnov alleged the move is "related to the current political situation" and stressed that Starlink is vital for enabling Ukraine to guide drones and intercept Russian aircraft.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
David Kogan, chairman of the Independent Football Regulator, said he would resign if he encountered any political interference over Manchester City's case, following Prime Minister Andy Burnham's comments about the club's Abu Dhabi owners.
14 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The chairman of English football's Independent Football Regulator says he will resign if he encounters political interference over Manchester City's case, after the Prime Minister was criticised for expressing concern about the club's Abu Dhabi owners potentially selling. An independent commission found Manchester City broke Premier League financial rules over a nine-year period between 2009 and 2018.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Prime Minister Andy Burnham had one formal meeting with Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak in October 2021 while mayor of Greater Manchester, at the UK Government's Global Investment Summit. He also met Al Mubarak informally in the stands at a City home fixture in September 2019.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Russia struck six Ukrainian energy facilities hours after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire agreement between the two countries, according to Volodymyr Zelensky. The strikes caused blackouts in Izyum and damaged energy and railway infrastructure, injuring 33 people across the country.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Russia did interfere with the 2016 Brexit referendum after asking about the matter upon arriving in office, and warned similar activities were taking place in France and Germany. He did not provide details about the type or extent of Moscow's activity, and Britain Unbound rejected his claims as an attempt to undermine the referendum's legitimacy.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Premier League clubs expressed concern after Prime Minister Andy Burnham told the BBC he would be "really concerned" if Manchester City's owners decide to sell up following the club's guilty verdict on financial rule breaches, with senior figures questioning whether his comments had put the Independent Football Regulator in a difficult position.
9 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Some Premier League clubs have expressed concern about potential political interference following comments by Prime Minister Andy Burnham regarding Manchester City's appeal of Premier League financial rule breaches. Senior club figures described his remarks to the BBC as "absolutely bizarre" and questioned what his comments were designed to achieve.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The US has removed all of its bombers, thought to be about a dozen B-1s, from RAF Fairford in the UK following a September 27 incident where police investigated three suspicious vehicles near the airbase and arrested six men on suspicion of terror offences. The New York Times reported that US commanders had received new threats about an Iran-backed plot against the base.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
After Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced backlash for expressing concern about Manchester City's potential owners selling up following the club's conviction on most of 115 Premier League financial charges, Downing Street clarified that the PM considers the breaches serious and that no one is above the rules. Man City, which denies wrongdoing, has until Friday to appeal the independent commission's findings, including allegations of sham contracts disguising over £830m in secret funding.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An independent commission found Manchester City guilty of the majority of 115 charges of breaching Premier League financial rules, including arranging "sham contracts" to disguise secret funding of more than £830m. The club denies wrongdoing and has until 2 October to appeal, with the Independent Football Regulator saying it may explore stripping the owners of their licence once the disciplinary process is complete.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
British police arrested five men on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offences near RAF Fairford airbase in England after a tip-off about suspicious vehicles. US President Donald Trump said the suspects were looking to do "big damage," and an Iranian-linked motive is considered the most likely, though Russian sabotage and Islamist plots are also being investigated.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The UK is reviewing its agreement to cede the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after US President Donald Trump called the deal "terrible" at the UN General Assembly. The original deal would see the UK hand over sovereignty and pay an average of £101m ($136m) per year to lease back a joint UK-US military base on Diego Garcia.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →