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The Prime Minister has surprised his cabinet and Whitehall with a speech calling for a closer relationship with the EU. It is a reversal of his previous stance and has divided his senior team as the government faces internal pressure over the nation's future relationship with the bloc.

The Prime Minister has also abandoned a plan to curb jury trials, a proposal he once shared with Keir Starmer. Meanwhile, the BBC has begun its transition to an online-only future. The strategy involves closing BBC Two, BBC Four, and Radio 4 Extra as the broadcaster moves away from traditional airwaves.

Kemi Badenoch has suggested cutting public sector jobs to fund childcare for high-earning families, describing her parallel plan to reduce inheritance tax as morally right. In the Nations League, England defeated Croatia 7-0 under Thomas Tuchel’s management.

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Prime Minister's EU Stance Reversal

Prime Minister Andy Burnham, the Leader of the Labour Party, has reportedly made a surprising U-turn on the UK's relationship with the EU, now advocating for a closer relationship. This shift has caused significant reactions within Whitehall and among his top team.

The Observer Burnham's EU U-turn stuns Whitehall ↗

Jury Trial Reforms Abandoned

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reversed course on a controversial proposal, previously supported by former Prime Minister Keir Starmer, to curb or abolish jury trials. This decision to retain jury trials has been welcomed by some.

The Independent Burnham abandons controversial plan to end jury trials ↗
The Independent Andy Burnham's decision to retain jury trials is welcomed ↗
The i Paper Burnham scraps Starmer's controversial plan to curb jury trials ↗

BBC Shifts to Online-Only Model

The BBC is initiating a significant transition towards online-only content delivery, which will result in the closure of several of its traditional television and radio channels, including BBC Two, BBC Four, CBBC, and Radio 4 Extra.

The i Paper BBC begins move towards online-only TV - these channels and shows are at risk ↗

Kemi Badenoch's Policy and Leadership Speculation

Kemi Badenoch, the Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the Conservative Party, has outlined policy proposals including cutting public sector jobs to fund childcare for wealthy families and advocating for a reduction in inheritance tax. A columnist has also suggested her potential to become the next Prime Minister.

The Independent Kemi Badenoch could be the next Prime Minister, says columnist ↗
The Independent Badenoch plans to cut public sector jobs to fund childcare for wealthy ↗
The Independent Kemi Badenoch advocates for cutting inheritance tax ↗

Manchester City to Prove Innocence

Following previous allegations of financial breaches, Manchester City has stated its intention to prove its innocence amidst a Premier League investigation.

The Observer Manchester City to prove innocence over financial breaches ↗

Concerns Over Online Diet Drug Sales

Campaigners are raising alarms over online pharmacies aggressively promoting new diet drugs, despite an existing advertising ban, citing failures in drug regulation.

The Observer Online pharmacies promote diet drugs despite ad ban ↗

Cleverly on London Housing Costs

James Cleverly, a Conservative MP, has suggested that reducing housing expenses could be a key factor in preventing a 'brain drain' of talent from London.