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prime minister
MINI Ports & Customs #politics#uk
Andy Burnham Likely to Replace Rachel Reeves as Chancellor if He Becomes PM
The BBC reports that Andy Burnham, the sole candidate for the Labour leadership, is expected to replace Rachel Reeves as chancellor and offer her a more junior cabinet role. James Purnell would become Downing Street chief of staff. Defence spending is an immediate challenge. Burnham could become PM as early as 17 July.
Jul 10, 2026 2 sources
Economy #regional connectivity#udan scheme
PM Modi to Launch Modified UDAN Scheme with ₹28,840 Crore Boost for Regional Air Connectivity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Saturday launch a modified UDAN scheme with a ₹28,840 crore allocation over ten years, aiming to develop 100 airstrips into airports, build 200 helipads, and provide viability gap funding of over ₹10,000 crore for airlines. The scheme also includes procurement of indigenous aircraft. Separately, Modi will inaugurate a new ₹480 crore terminal at Jodhpur Airport.
Jul 8, 2026 1 source