As economic circumstances worsen, the PM’s commitments have left him and the chancellor in a tight spotWhen Andy Burnham made his first speech after returning as an MP, he promised that as prime minister he would oversee “the...
Read MoreSentiment in hospitality and brewing sectors more positive since business rates action, trade bodies’ survey findsBusiness live – latest updatesPubs, bars and hotels have reported a “Burnham bounce” in optimism as a result of...
Read MorePM’s honeymoon period will come to an end as he makes decisions on the budget, welfare, migration and prisonsAndy Burnham has enjoyed a month-long honeymoon period since he became prime minister, winning public support with a...
Read MorePM’s honeymoon period will come to an end as he makes decisions on the budget, welfare, migration and prisonsAndy Burnham has enjoyed a month-long honeymoon period since he became prime minister, winning public support with a...
Read MorePM’s honeymoon period will come to an end as he makes decisions on the budget, welfare, migration and prisonsAndy Burnham has enjoyed a month-long honeymoon period since he became prime minister, winning public support with a...
Read MoreJuly data shows total public debt was £2.98tn, or 94% of GDP – up £96bn on a year earlierBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK government ran a larger than expected £1.8bn deficit in July, underlining the challenges facing the...
Read MoreForecast quarterly rise highest in three years and likely to wipe out Burnham’s VAT cut on electricity billsHousehold energy bills across Great Britain are expected to climb to a three-year high this winter as the impact of the...
Read MoreBillionaire CEO of world’s biggest bank says any windfall tax on sector’s bumper profits could harm jobs in the CityJamie Dimon, the boss of the US bank JP Morgan, has urged John Healey not to use his first budget as chancellor...
Read MoreSurvey finds party members see health, the economy, cost of living and climate crisis among biggest challengesAndy Burnham has inherited a Labour membership that is sceptical about increased welfare spending, supportive of...
Read MoreLocal leaders say plan will transform funding so English regions no longer rely on Whitehall handouts for projectsEngland’s regional mayors will be able to break out of the “death grip of the Treasury” by borrowing to invest in...
Read MoreLocal leaders say plan will transform funding so they no longer rely on Whitehall handouts for big projectsEngland’s regional mayors will be able to break out of the “death grip of the Treasury” by borrowing to invest in big...
Read MoreThe prime minister says that current inefficiencies in the system will be tackled first, as he reveals final recommendations will be out by summer 2027Andy Burnham is speaking now.In a reference to how he started campaing for...
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