The Latest Breaking News from John Healey

Government must stop dithering over energy bill support for the vulnerable

Ministers should introduce a properly targeted social tariff rather than tinker with the warm homes discount

The Guardian - UK · 11h ago

UK income growth revised upwards as markets hail ‘resilient’ economy

Boost for John Healey before budget as GDP figure shows UK economy grew faster than first estimated in second quarter

The Guardian - UK · 14h ago

Burnham considering ‘every possible measure’ to cut fuel costs

Prime minister Andy Burnham has said every possible measure is being considered to ease driving costs, including potentially halting a planned fuel duty rise in January . Diesel prices at British pumps reached a record high of 199.53p per litre, with the RAC warning that filling an average family car…

The Independent UK · 19h ago

The Guardian view on Britain’s new chancellor: his purpose must be to protect living standards

Editorial: John Healey has offered a vision, but an energy shock will mean households and businesses need to be offered help in the budget

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28

Reality pays a visit to the Labour party conference, but it’s the ‘Hope Again’ that kills you

Most MPs are clinging to this year’s Beckettian slogan, but the chancellor brought his own brand of despair

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28

‘We have to bring the benefits bill down’: John Healey signals return to welfare reform

John Healey told the Labour Party conference that it is not progressive ‘to allow a bigger and bigger benefits’ bill warning that it was ‘immoral’ to leave young people on welfare dependency

The Independent UK · Sep 28

Chancellor John Healey ‘concerned’ as diesel prices in UK climb to record high

The average price of a litre of diesel stood at 199.18p on Monday, according to figures compiled by the RAC.

Evening Standard · Sep 28

Burnham has a battle plan, with social care the flagship. Risks lie ahead, but Labour now travels in hope

Here in Liverpool, the PM’s ambition for the party – and the country – is evident. There should be no complacency, but also no fear, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28

Housebuilders star on buyer support scheme but weak miners limit progress

The FTSE 100 index ended down 10.37 points, or 0.1%, at 10,684.88.

Evening Standard · Sep 28

Burnham edges Labour closer to rejoining EU

Exclusive: After Ed Miliband told the Labour conference in Liverpool that Britain’s future is at the heart of Europe, ministers say it is ‘not if but how’ the prime minister puts rejoin in the next election manifesto

The Independent UK · Sep 28