Prime Minister Andy Burnham is scheduled to face his inaugural Prime Minister's Questions, marking a new chapter for his administration. This comes as pressure builds around the upcoming Budget, with warnings of potential tax hikes to fund defence spending and a new proposal urging the government to prioritize building 1.3 million homes near railway stations to address the housing shortage. The sustainability of the pension triple lock is also under review.

The i Paper: Burnham faces first PMQs as pressure grows on next month's Budget

Andy Burnham is set to face his first Prime Minister's Questions as political pressure mounts ahead of the upcoming Budget.

BBC News: Chris Mason: Will Burnham find PMQs as 'nail biting' and 'nerve wracking' as…

The BBC's political editor, Chris Mason, discusses whether Prime Minister's Questions will be as challenging for the current PM as it was for Tony Blair.

The Independent: PM warned of tax hikes to fund defence

The Prime Minister has been warned that he will likely need to increase taxes on middle-income earners to finance defense spending.

The i Paper: 1.3 million new homes could be built near UK train stations

Andy Burnham has been urged to prioritize building new homes around railway stations to significantly address the housing shortage.

The i Paper: The triple lock can't last forever. Here's what can replace it

An analysis explores the unsustainability of the current pension triple lock and proposes potential alternative systems.

Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, has been convicted for failing to tax a car he claimed he does not own, following a controversial fast-track court case.

The Independent: Sadiq Khan convicted for failing to tax car

Sadiq Khan has been convicted for failing to tax a car he 'does not own' following a controversial fast-track court case.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (formerly known as Prince Andrew) has been accused of committing sex crimes in the United States, according to testimony presented to Congress.

The Independent: Prince Andrew accused of sex crimes in US

Prince Andrew has been accused of committing sex crimes in the United States, according to testimony presented to Congress.

A comprehensive examination has exposed the profound injustice of indefinite prison sentences, revealing dozens of deaths and hundreds of individuals held for over a decade longer than their original terms. An editorial piece supports Prime Minister Andy Burnham's position on ending these controversial sentences.

The Independent: Injustice of indefinite prison terms laid bare

An examination of indefinite prison sentences reveals dozens of deaths and hundreds of individuals incarcerated for over a decade too long.

The Independent: Editorial: Andy Burnham right on indefinite sentencing

An editorial piece supports Andy Burnham's stance on ending the 'scandal' of indefinite prison sentencing.

Singer and environmentalist Charlotte Church discusses humanity's reckoning and her new music, while children's author Katherine Rundell shares insights on fear and bravery. An analysis of a Devon tungsten mine offers reflections on current economic challenges, and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Angela Rayner, shares her perspective on embracing chaos and instability.

The Observer: Charlotte Church on Humanity's Reckoning and New Music

Singer and environmentalist Charlotte Church discusses humanity's challenges and the unique sound of her latest album.

The Observer: Devon Tungsten Mine Reflects Economic Challenges

An analysis of a tungsten mine in Devon provides insights into the current economic climate.

The Observer: Author Katherine Rundell on Fear and Bravery

Children's author Katherine Rundell discusses navigating fear and bravery, drawing on personal experiences.

The Observer: Angela Rayner on Thriving Amidst Chaos and Instability

Politician Angela Rayner shares her perspective on embracing chaos and instability.