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Private pensions are a publicly subsidised gift to the wealthy

John Healey should equalise the tax break on pension savings to stop inequalities from widening

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8

Union calls for robust review of OBR over fears it holds back economic growth

TUC will urge John Healey to order ‘root and branch’ assessment of watchdog amid claims its forecasts downplay investment benefits

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8

You can’t trick the markets with extra borrowing, experts and former chancellor warn Burnham

Former Conservative chancellor Phillip Hammond told The Independent that the bond markets ‘will see straight through this ruse and price UK debt up accordingly’

The Independent UK · Aug 7

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Minister forced to deny Andy Burnham is ‘too blokey’ after PM told to tone down beer and football references

PM and chancellor recently ranked bar snacks in a social media video designed to advertise government policy

The Independent UK · Aug 7

Healey urged to be bold on borrowing in first test of Burnham’s growth pledge

Some want the chancellor to exploit newly flexible fiscal rules – others want a more creative approach, such as borrowing from markets

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6

Andy Burnham and SNP urged not to 'fly the flag' for oil giants

Rumours have swirled about what a new Prime Minister means for climate action and the North Sea industry.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 5

Andy Burnham to scrap net zero and domestic abuse rules for public contracts

The UK Government is dropping net-zero and domestic abuse criteria as part of its procurement requirements when agreeing contracts with outside…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 5

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New chancellor urged to make pension pledge and avoid Rachel Reeves’ £10bn mistake

The former chancellor failed to shut down rumours that lump sum withdrawals would be taxed

The Independent UK · Aug 3

Healey’s profiteering warning on food and fuel risks row with retailers

Chancellor says the government wants to prevent shoppers being ‘taken for a ride’ at the pump or till

The Guardian - UK · Aug 2

John Healey vows to protect the public from price gouging

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The Independent UK · Aug 2

Burnham pledges more cost of living support as chancellor says public being ‘taken for a ride’ on food and petrol prices

The prime minister vowed to do ‘whatever I can’ to ‘take a little bit of pressure down’

The Independent UK · Aug 2

John Healey warns supermarkets not to ‘rip off’ Britons as Iran war fuels cost of living crisis

The chancellor said he will be ‘watching closely for any suggestions that customers are being taken for a ride’ as war in the Middle East hits prices

The Independent UK · Aug 1

Voices: Andy Burnham’s Greater Manchester gamble has paid off – but how long will his luck last?

COMMENT: Not so long ago, it seemed certain that Nigel Farage’s party would capture the city-region mayoralty – but the new prime minister’s popularity carries all before it, writes John Rentoul

The Independent UK · Aug 1

UK finance minister John Healey to present first Budget on October 28

Britain's new Finance Minister John Healey will present his first Budget on October 28, pledging to maintain the government's fiscal rules despite growing pressure on public spending.

The Times of India · Aug 1

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The National (Scotland) · Aug 1

Two Scottish city leaders demand UK Government devolution funding deal

TWO of the leaders from Scotland’s largest city regions have demanded that the UK Government deliver a “second stage devolution” settlement…

The Independent UK · Aug 1

Healey warns ministers of spending cuts to fund Burnham’s new pledges

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The Independent UK · Jul 31

John Healey tells minsters to prepare for budget cuts to finance new Burnham pledges

Ministers have been told there is no new money to pay for these moves in a joint letter from the chancellor and the prime minister

Evening Standard · Jul 31

Healey tells ministers to prepare to make cuts to fund Burnham’s new pledges

The start of Mr Burnham’s premiership has seen a succession of announcements likely to require additional spending.

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The National (Scotland) · Jul 31

Is it time to fire Douglas Alexander and scrap the role of Scottish Secretary?

WHAT exactly is the point of Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander? That is a question that people in Scotland should be asking anyway ...

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31

Healey sets budget for late October, promising to ‘spread money and power’ around UK

Chancellor will have to find money for Burnham’s policies while sticking to fiscal rules as borrowing costs rise

The Independent UK · Jul 31

Date set for first Budget of Andy Burnham’s government after recent spate of policy announcements

‘This will be a Budget that moves money and power out of Westminster and into every postcode around Britain,’ the chancellor said as he revealed the date it will be held

Evening Standard · Jul 31

Healey will set out first budget of Burnham premiership on October 28

John Healey promised plans would be ‘built on fiscal discipline’.

Evening Standard · Jul 31

Giving mayors a share of tax collected will ’empower’ regions, Burnham says

The Prime Minister announced that regional mayors will be allowed to keep a slice of income tax and business rates to spend on their priorities.

Evening Standard · Jul 31

Decision time for ministers over ‘fairer’ funding for Northern Ireland – O’Dowd

Stormont Finance Minister John O’Dowd was speaking ahead of new Secretary of State Sir Chris Bryant meeting the parties later.

Evening Standard · Jul 30

Sadiq Khan handed more powers and income tax cash as Andy Burnham announces huge devolution drive

Prime Minister confirms London mayor will get to keep portion of income tax and business rates as part of pledge to ‘take power out of Westminster’

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