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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)

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

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

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John Healey vows to protect the public from price gouging

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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

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

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

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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

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 National (Scotland)

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

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The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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 National (Scotland)

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

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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

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

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

Evening Standard

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

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.

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Evening Standard

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’

The Independent UK

Mayors allowed to keep share of taxes collected in their area as part of Burnham’s devolution revolution

‘I know what it’s like to be ignored by politicians in Westminster – I’m not going to make that same mistake now I’m PM,’ says Burnham as he unveils another new policy

The Independent UK

BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce reap rewards from higher global defence spending

The FTSE 100 firms upgraded full-year guidance after strong first-half results.

Evening Standard

UK would pay heavy price for promising 3% defence goal without plan – Streeting

The Defence Secretary said he was committed to the overall goal and spending pledges made to Nato.

The Guardian - UK

Trident renewal central to defence spending, says Andy Burnham

Prime minister to highlight investment in communities as he launches next phase of nuclear submarine replacement

International Business Times UK

No 10 Fed Journalists False Information About Burnham's Chancellor Pick, and Insiders Are Not Sorry Press Got Burned

Downing Street let false briefings about Andy Burnham's chancellor choice spread, leaving lobby reporters wrong‑footed and raising fresh questions over No 10's leak and media strategy.

Evening Standard

Betting industry welcomes Lisa Nandy's stay as Culture Secretary

The Betting and Gaming Council hope to raise standards and tackle illegal gambling in partnership with DCMS chair Nandy

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