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The Independent UK · Jul 21

Day One Promise Delivered: PM Andy Burnham Cuts Electricity Tax for Immediate Relief

UK households will see reduced electricity bills as VAT is abolished, saving around £45 annually. The move, funded by cancelling the Digital ID programme, aims to ease cost-of-living pressures.

International Business Times UK · Jul 21

Manchester’s digital transformation could be a blueprint for other parts of the UK

Of the policy areas where Andy Burnham might claim a mayoral record worth nationalising, the digital and technology economy is among the strongest. It is also one that has drawn surprisingly little scrutiny.

The Conversation · Jul 21

UK PM Burnham unveils energy tax cut, tells ministers to cut living costs

Andy Burnham became Britain's new prime minister and announced an energy tax cut. This policy aims to reduce the cost of living for households across the nation. Burnham also reshuffled his cabinet, appointing his own allies to key positions. He pledged to re-industrialise the country and decentralise power from London.…

The Economic Times · Jul 21

Streeting says he wants to make UK prepared to win wars as Defence Secretary

Mr Streeting described the new Chancellor as a ‘firm friend’ of defence in the Treasury, when asked how Government plans to boost defence spending.

Evening Standard · Jul 21

Boris Johnson claims Ed Miliband is to blame for Putin’s invasion of Ukraine

Former prime minister claims the ‘Kremlin will be delighted’ with Miliband’s appointment as foreign secretary

The Independent UK · Jul 21

Who is the Deputy Prime Minister? Comeback queen Louise Haigh becomes Burnham's Cabinet enforcer

Louise Haigh has been handed the job of First Secretary of State - the highest-ranking Cabinet post after the Prime Minister

Evening Standard · Jul 21

UK to remove 5% tax on electricity bills as Burnham holds first cabinet meeting

The UK's new prime minister, Andy Burnham, has held his first cabinet meeting, telling ministers he will set out his plans "over the coming days" and promised to reveal how his government will pay for any reductions in tax.

Euronews · Jul 21

Andy Burnham shakes up Whitehall with new government department

Office of Prime Minister and Cabinet, led by Louise Haigh, will oversee both No 10 in London and Manchester

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21

Households in the UK set for £45 reduction in electricity bills later this year — this is everything we know so far

This is everything we know so far

Ideal Home · Jul 21