19-07-2026 06:00 via ft.com

No longer grim up north for UK banks as Burnham comes to power

NatWest and Lloyds push regional lending credentials as they look to finance new Labour leader’s devolution agenda

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Reform UK pledges to cut data rules and curb liabilities for non-executives

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UK backs Devon tungsten mine in effort to secure critical mineral supplies

Burnham is right to rule out an early election

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Austerity denial and the mystery of Britain’s shrunken state

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