Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a major devolution package allowing regional mayors to retain a share of locally collected taxes.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has introduced economic measures, including energy VAT cuts and a reinstated bus fare cap, to address cost-of-living pressures.

The government is introducing a 20% business rates reduction for nearly 32,000 hospitality businesses to help alleviate rising financial pressures.

Newly-elected MP Andy Burnham has outlined a plan to increase business rates on large warehouses to fund a 20 per cent cut for pubs, clubs, and music venues.