Andy Burnham
Andy Burnham admits first budget was not radical enough due to economic limits
Prime Minister Andy Burnham conceded that his first financial statement failed to deliver sweeping economic transformation due to severe fiscal constraints.
Burnham offers to work with devolved governments to spread power to regions
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has offered to work with devolved governments to put more decision-making in the hands of regions and cities.
John Healey forced into U-turn after claiming welfare bill would fall
Chancellor John Healey performed a swift U-turn after suggesting the government's welfare bill would fall before the next general election.
Budget 2026 sets record tax high as OBR warns living standards will stall
Chancellor John Healey delivered an autumn Budget setting a record high for the UK tax burden while the OBR warns living standards will stall.
Martin Lewis shapes John Healey budget as Andy Burnham faces criticism
Financial expert Martin Lewis left his mark on Chancellor John Healey's fiscal statement with targeted consumer fixes, sparking political fury over protocol.
Treasury scraps gas bill standing charges ahead of Budget 2026
The Treasury has announced that fixed daily standing charges on domestic gas bills will be abolished for roughly twenty-three million homes.
Andy Burnham faces SNP demand to scrap fuel VAT ahead of Budget
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces mounting pressure from the SNP to strip value-added tax from petrol and diesel ahead of the fiscal statement.
European leaders join Zelenskyy in Kyiv for Ukraine Independence Day
European leaders gathered in Kyiv to mark the anniversary of Ukraine's independence, pledging renewed military and financial backing amid the ongoing conflict.
Andy Burnham unveils state pension triple lock shake-up from 2030
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has unveiled plans to reform the state pension triple lock from April 2030 by removing earnings growth from the calculation.
Budget 2026: What tax rises and spending pledges will Chancellor announce?
Chancellor John Healey is delivering his first Budget in the House of Commons, setting out tax and spending plans amid severe financial constraints.
Angela Rayner says nothing off table for Andy Burnham over EU relationship
Housing Secretary Angela Rayner confirmed the government is considering all options regarding the UK's relationship with the European Union.
Andy Burnham free movement debate call divides Labour MPs
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's openness to reconsidering free movement with the EU has sparked a fierce debate and divided Labour MPs.
Government commits extra £432m to get rough sleepers off streets by Christmas
The government is committing an additional £432 million to tackle rough sleeping in England, extending funding through to the end of the parliament in 2029.
After almost 100 days, Burnham seems little different from Starmer
As Andy Burnham reaches his hundred-day milestone, critics and supporters debate whether his populist micro-policies mask a continuity with Keir Starmer's administration.
Andy Burnham calls for honest discussion on EU free movement
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called for an honest, evidence-based discussion on returning to EU free movement, sparking intense criticism from opposition leaders ahead of a Brussels summit.
Labour unveils £285m funding boost for local communities
Labour has announced a major regional devolution package featuring a £285m funding boost and expanded borrowing powers to empower local communities across England.
Britain braces for second 80mph storm as Storm Boelo follows Austen
Britain is bracing for Storm Boelo just hours after Storm Austen battered southern England and Wales, triggering new amber wind warnings and transport chaos.
Burnham warns of ‘winter of greater flooding’ as storms start to hit UK
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has warned the UK faces a potential winter of greater flooding as severe autumn storms leave thousands without power and trigger government alerts.
Andy Burnham launches everyday fixes strategy targeting minor public annoyances
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's government has introduced a micro-policy strategy addressing everyday public frustrations such as potholes and parking fines. Critics dismiss the measures as trivial, while polling indicates strong public resonance.
Greyhound racing industry urges Andy Burnham to cut betting tax
Greyhound industry workers and representatives staged a demonstration outside Number 10, demanding equal tax treatment with horse racing.