The change of power in the UK

Burnham stops early release of rapists

The new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham stops early releases of people convicted of rape, child sexual abuse and grooming, writes The Independent

The plan with the early releases was initiated by the Starmer administration as a way to reduce overcrowding in prisons. Now Burnham wants sex offenders to be exempted from the proposal.

Burnham has previously postponed the start of early releases from September to October after massive criticism from the public. He also says that he wants to "take it even further", but that this is not possible because the prison system could collapse, writes Sky News.

Burnham takes a vacation - after two weeks at work

The new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has had two intense weeks since taking office, and now it is time for a vacation, writes The Independent.

According to a statement, the Prime Minister will continue to be in contact with his staff and hold meetings, but will be absent from the office at 10 Downing Street.

Exactly where the Prime Minister will travel is secret, but it is reported that it will be a holiday with his family.

Reform UK chairman Lee Anderson is critical.

– This is not a Prime Minister who takes his leadership seriously, he tells The Telegraph.