IMF urges Andy Burnham to avoid public spending hikes

The IMF is urging Andy Burnham’s incoming government to avoid increasing public spending (Stefan Rousseau/PA) - (PA Wire)

An influential global organisation is urging Andy Burnham’s incoming government to avoid increasing public spending in the face of pressures such as rising household energy bills.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) published a new report on the UK as Mr Burnham prepares to take the reins as the country’s new prime minister.