Few surprises as chancellor uses low-key speech blaming ‘global economic storms’ for stoking energy prices and cost of living crisisBudget 2026: key points at a glanceBriefing: key questions answered by Heather Stewart and Pippa...
Read MoreArmed with 98 measures, a rictus grin and a decidedly comedy-free speech, the chancellor at least offered us – and Labour – some breathing spaceIt was as if John Healey was taking the Hippocratic oath. First do no harm. For your...
Read MoreOBR says that living standards are forecast to rise by just 1% over the whole post-Covid decadeBudget 2026: key points at a glanceMartin Lewis said that, when he met John Healey this morning, the chancellor said that, having...
Read MoreChancellor fleshes out details of scheme unveiled last month to help 70,000 households on to the property ladderBudget 2026: key points at a glanceIncome tax: How much more will you pay?Nils Pratley: Labour’s modest reheat of...
Read MoreJohn Healey says UK faces ‘difficult moment’ as he prepares to deliver first budget of Andy Burnham’s governmentYou be the chancellor: play our budget game to see if you can balance the booksGood morning. When Andy Burnham...
Read MoreStruggling households, new homebuyers and small shops stand to gain, while banks and online marketplaces could face higher levies John Healey will present his first budget on Wednesday, which will set the tone for Andy Burnham’s...
Read MoreLetter to PM argues series of wrong choices on North Sea oil, Heathrow, EVs and heat pumps will scupper net zero plansAndy Burnham will “sleepwalk” into climate disaster if he fails to get a grip on a series of important...
Read MoreThe prime minister previously said that he wanted a debate on how Britain can establish a closer relationshipSpeaking at his rough sleeping summit in Downing Street this morning, Andy Burnham expanded on the claim he made on...
Read MoreThe prime minister previously said that he wanted a debate on how Britain can establish a closer relationshipSpeaking at his rough sleeping summit in Downing Street this morning, Andy Burnham expanded on the claim he made on...
Read MoreRetirees will get a personal allowance aligned with the new state pension, but experts say it could get complicatedRetirees in the UK on low incomes are expected to be given a new personal allowance so that they do not have to...
Read MorePM says talking about changing the relationship with the bloc would not be divisive but ‘can start to bring people together’Good morning. Andy Burnham started budget week with an interview on ITV’s Good Morning Britain with...
Read MoreBlaming a moribund economy on too many rules is a hackneyed neoliberal trope – UK plc needs smarter regulation, not less regulationBefore becoming prime minister, Andy Burnham pledged to “end 40 years of neoliberalism”. But as...
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