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British people can’t be made to pay for the wrongs of slavery – but we must confront our complicated history | Andy BurnhamAndy Burnham open to calls for formal apology for Britain’s role in slave tradeThe Guardian view on Labour’s fiscal devolution: the future of Burnhamism will play out in municipal England | Editorial
British people can’t be made to pay for the wrongs of slavery – but we must confront our complicated history | Andy Burnham

British people can’t be made to pay for the wrongs of slavery – but we must confront our complicated history | Andy Burnham

Financial reparations are not the answer. Working together with our Commonwealth family is the best…

Andy Burnham open to calls for formal apology for Britain’s role in slave trade

Andy Burnham open to calls for formal apology for Britain’s role in slave trade

Exclusive: UK PM to launch drive to restructure debt of poorest Commonwealth countries but rejects demands for reparations• British people…

The Guardian view on Labour’s fiscal devolution: the future of Burnhamism will play out in municipal England | Editorial

The Guardian view on Labour’s fiscal devolution: the future of Burnhamism will play out in municipal England | Editorial

Replacing government grants with revenue streams from taxation will not in itself reduce regional inequalities.…

The Guardian Friday, October 30, 2026
Local devolution decisions rest solely with Scotland and Wales, first ministers tell Burnham

Local devolution decisions rest solely with Scotland and Wales, first ministers tell Burnham

John Swinney and Rhun ap Iorwerth say devolving power further is up to Holyrood and…

The Guardian Friday, October 30, 2026
Martin Rowson on the UK budget fallout – cartoon

Martin Rowson on the UK budget fallout – cartoon

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The Guardian Friday, October 30, 2026
Treasury accepts role in staff member's death

Treasury accepts role in staff member's death

A Surrey coroner raises concerns over HM Treasury procedures following the death of Chloe Moffat.

BBC Friday, October 30, 2026
G20 'family photo' cancelled after protests over presence of Russian minister

G20 'family photo' cancelled after protests over presence of Russian minister

European foreign ministers refused to be pictured with Sergei Lavrov at the summit being held in Atlanta.

BBC Friday, October 30, 2026
'No nation left behind' says Burnham after meeting first ministers in Glasgow

'No nation left behind' says Burnham after meeting first ministers in Glasgow

The meeting involved representatives from the UK's four nations to discuss devolving more powers to regions and cities.

BBC Friday, October 30, 2026
Burnham's Number 10 North goes on multi-million pound hiring spree

Burnham's Number 10 North goes on multi-million pound hiring spree

The new government office in Manchester has launched 50 job adverts for roles including a "rewiring the state deputy director".

BBC Friday, October 30, 2026