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.
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FIFA probes Malvinas banner after Argentina beat England
Argentina faces no threat of expulsion from the final, but AFA could face another penalty like the 20,000 pound fine in 2014.
Republika, Antara News
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
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, opening path to challenge Starmer
Why it matters: The Greater Manchester mayor now needs backing from 80 Labour lawmakers to launch a leadership bid.
UK, Japan strike £18 billion investment pact spanning wind and finance
What's new: Downing Street said Japanese firms could put more than £9 billion into offshore wind and another £9 billion into infrastructure and financial services.
Downing Street rebukes JD Vance over post on UK teen's killing
What's new: The British government accused US figures of inflaming unrest after protests in Southampton injured 11 officers and a police dog.
BBC News (US & Canada), The Hill +1