Burnham expects to find 'common ground' with Trump in first meeting
Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026

In New York, the prime minister will also deliver a speech to the UN General Assembly expected to be focused on AI.

UK to provide Saudi Arabia with 'defensive' military support, says Burnham
Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026

The prime minister says "defensive air-to-air refuelling" is to be provided following a request from Saudi Arabia, after it faced attacks from the Houthis in Yemen.

Airlines criticise air traffic control as second glitch causes more disruption
Posted on Monday September 21, 2026

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said further issues "cause even greater concern" about the UK's air traffic control and the head of the organisation that runs it.

Lithuania ready to 'fight back' but has evacuation plans in face of Russia threats, PM tells BBC
Posted on Tuesday September 22, 2026

Sinkevičius told BBC Newsnight Lithuanians feel "constantly threatened" by Moscow, but the nation was prepared to "fight back" if attacked.

Yemenis flee across Red Sea as Houthis and Saudi-backed forces escalate war
Posted on Monday September 21, 2026

The BBC's Frank Gardner speaks to some of those who have fled the war by crossing the Red Sea to Djibouti.