Labour leadership shake-up: Keir Starmer has resigned as MP for Holborn and St Pancras, triggering a by-election as he shifts to international work on defence, security, trade and technology. Commons debut: New PM Andy Burnham used his first House of Commons statement to promise “politics done differently”, blaming Brexit and decades of “wrong turns” for low growth while pushing devolution and public control of services. Scotland policy reset: First Minister John Swinney unveiled a programme to cut NHS health boards from 14 to two, introduce a misogyny bill, and extend the £2 bus fare cap to Glasgow and west of Scotland. Israel/West Bank: Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband condemned “appalling settler terrorism” and promised a comprehensive reset and measures in coming weeks, with Israel warning of reprisals. Security and sanctions: Germany blamed Russia for a drone attack at Leipzig airport and announced diplomatic steps; Burnham backed Berlin with “full solidarity”. Cost of living: Shop price inflation hit a two-year high in August, with the BRC warning households face challenging months ahead. Northern Ireland schools: Teachers voted for industrial action over workloads as unions say the Department of Education failed to deliver a credible plan. Disaster response: Nepal floods: a British aid volunteer was mistakenly reported as rescued, while authorities say 119 people (including one Briton) were pulled alive in another operation. Foreign aid: UK funding for the DRC Ebola response is set to rise further, taking total commitment to £78.7m.