The main stories - Burnham in Ukraine - What the editorials said - The return of the Sussexes

Aug 28, 2026

Coverage of major UK news and commentary focuses on Britain’s evolving support for Ukraine, highlighted by Andy Burnham’s meeting of allies and the plan to enable Kyiv to build Storm Shadow/Scalp missiles using shared UK components and classified blueprints. It also reviews editorials on the Sussexes’ return to Britain, balancing security concerns and family tensions with calls for reconciliation. Additional briefs include a rescued terrier and scientific progress in personalized cancer vaccines.

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Burnham in Ukraine

What the editorials said

The return of the Sussexes

It wasn't all bad

# The main stories... What happened What the editorials said ## Burnham in Ukraine Britain's latest offer of help for Ukraine may mark a"turningpoint”in the war,said The Guardian.Until now,Kyiv has had Andy Burnham visited Kyiv on Monday,wherehe chaired his first meeting of Ukraine's allies inthe“coalition of the willing”,and condemnedRussia's “outrageous threats”to the UK.Aheadof the trip-his first official foreign visit as PM,which coincided with the 35th anniversary ofUkrainian independence-Burnham hadannounced that the defence firm MBDA wouldbe allowed to share classified blueprints on UKcomponents used in the joint Franco-Britishlong range Scalp missile (known in the UK asStorm Shadow).The step,which will enableKyiv to build the missiles itself,was stronglycriticised by the Kremlin,which accused Britain to rely on its allies releasing sophisticatedarms and replenishing its depleted stockpileswhen it has come knocking.Often,this helphas been far too slow in coming.By givingit the tools to build its own "high-techarmoury”,Britain and others can helpUkraine defend its cities from Russianmissiles,and strengthen its position on theeastern front,where it is “losing ground”. Burnham's announcement clearly"rattled”Moscow,said The Times.But no country inthe coalition of the willing-"not Britain,notFrance,not Germany”-should be intimidated Burnham with Zelensky on Monday of adding“fuel to the fire”in Ukraine.Burnham hit back,byasking:“Who started the fire?” by Russia's “sabre rattling”.True,there is a risk of“grey-zoneactivity”:attacks on sites linked to Europe's defence industryhave become more common of late,and it's a reasonable betthat the Russians have had a hand in them.But the“moral”and practical case for continuing to help Kyiv remains clear.Nor should Burnham worry about Russia's recent decisionto withdraw its ambassador to the UK,with no successorannounced,said The Daily Telegraph.Andrei Kelin spenthis seven years in London putting his name to "blusteringstatements packed with lies and menace”.He won't be missed. The PM's visit came days after Ukraine's President Zelenskyhad rejected calls from his former defence minister,MykhailoFedorov,to hold wartime elections.Such a move,Zelenksywarned,would "split Ukraine apart"at a time when it iscoming under sustained attack.On Friday,16 people werekilled when two Russian drones crashed into a busy shoppingcentre in central Ukraine in quick succession. # What the editorials said What happened The return of the Sussexes News of the Sussexes'return has"thrown a metaphoricalhand grenade into the already fragile House of Windsor”,said To the surprise of the nation and thedelight of the tabloids,the Duke andDuchess of Sussex revealed last weekthat they were moving back to Britain.Harry and Meghan,who duly flew inon Wednesday,will base themselves in aprivate property outside London,thoughtto be in the Cotswolds.Their children-Prince Archie,seven,and Princess Lilibet,five-are enrolled to start as day pupils ata mixed independent school next month. The Sunday Times.It raises difficult questionsabout security arrangements and unresolvedfamily tensions,but it deserves a “guardedwelcome”.If Harry is prepared to build bridgeswith his family and end his “long-runningand increasingly ridiculous vendetta againstthe press",much good could come of it. This is an opportunity for a much-neededreconciliation,said The Mail on Sunday.The scandals involving Andrew Mountbatten-Harry and Meghan:surprise moveWindsor have undermined the reputationof the monarchy,and the King,still receiving The Sussexes,who moved to California cancer treatment,needs family support as never before.Pollssuggest that the public today has a poor opinion of Harryand Meghan,but that can be changed.It's easy to forget howunpopular the Princess Royal once was.Now she's one ofthe most-liked royals.Ovecoming six years of bitterness andrecriminations won't be easy,said the Daily Mirror,but this isa

FAQs

Burnham’s Ukraine visit included what key announcement?

It announced that MBDA would be allowed to share classified blueprints on UK components used in the joint Franco-British long-range Scalp/Storm Shadow missile.

How do editorials frame the Sussexes’ return to Britain?

They raise questions about security and ongoing family tensions, but many commentaries endorse a guarded welcome and emphasize the opportunity for reconciliation.

What other items are mentioned alongside politics and royal affairs?

A missing border terrier is tracked down and rescued, and a personalized cancer vaccine is described as stopping the disease from returning and spreading in a large trial.

Aug 28, 2026

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