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What does Burnham’s VAT cut mean for your energy bills?

First major move by new PM aimed at giving families ‘breathing space’

The Independent UK

Anas Sarwar reportedly set to quit as Scottish Labour leader to be minister in Andy Burnham’s government – as it happened

Sarwar expected to be elevated to Lords to take up a ministerial post at revamped Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham to cut VAT on electricity bills as first cost of living move

Newly appointed chancellor John Healey says reduction will be funded by cancelling digital ID scheme

The Guardian - UK

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Oil price rises above $90 as US and Iran exchange fire and Houthis threaten naval blockade in Saudi Arabia - as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

The Guardian - UK

UK borrowing falls by more than forecast in early relief for new Chancellor

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said public sector net borrowing was £16 billion in June, which was 33.1% less than the same month last year.

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham announces £850m VAT cut on energy bills to ease cost-of-living

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the measure would put money in people’s pockets and ‘bring back hope’.

Evening Standard

UK borrows less than expected as Healey vows to ‘buffer against uncertainty’

Figure of £16bn from ONS comes after Andy Burnham revealed plans to cut VAT on electricity bills

The Guardian - UK

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Sacked minister questions funding for Burnham’s first major policy

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The Independent UK

Tuesday briefing: Inside Andy Burnham’s first day

In today’s newsletter: As the new prime minister enters No 10, our journalists take you through what it was like covering his first hours in power

The Guardian - UK

Burnham unveils tax cut to ‘bring back hope’ for struggling families

The Government announced the measure will be funded by savings from the cancelled digital ID programme.

Evening Standard

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham unveils new government, replacing Starmer era

Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham took office on Monday, reshuffling the cabinet to remove allies of predecessor Keir Starmer and appointing John Healey as finance minister, Ed Miliband as foreign minister and Wes Streeting as defence minister. Burnham pledged a 10-year plan to tackle cost-of-living pressures and signalled a…

France 24

Burnham Names Healey Chancellor of the Treasury He Once Blamed for Starving Defence, While Sacking Six Ministers

Andy Burnham begins his prime ministership with a decisive cabinet reshuffle, appointing John Healey as chancellor and prioritising national defence, marking a new political era for the UK.

International Business Times UK

Once Branded 'Arrogant, Progressive Fool', Richard Hermer Ousted in Burnham's Starmer Clear-Out

Prime Minister Andy Burnham's cabinet reshuffle sees the departure of key figures, including Attorney General Richard Hermer, reflecting a shift in political dynamics and ideological direction.

International Business Times UK

Who has Andy Burnham picked to be in his Cabinet?

Here, the Press Association looks at the appointments to Andy Burnham’s Cabinet so far.

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

Burnham to set out cost-of-living support and chair first Cabinet meeting as PM

The new premier promised to provide early ‘breathing space’ for households struggling with the cost of living as he stood on the steps of No 10.

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham’s cabinet reshuffle: The winners and losers

The prime minister has conducted a brutal purge of Starmer loyalists and made some shock appointments to key government roles. Here, The Independent looks at the main winners and losers of Andy Burnham’s reshuffle

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham vows to ‘bring back hope’ as he unveils his cabinet

New prime minister says government must ‘do better’ to deliver change but promises prudent approach to economy

International Business Times UK

Louise Haigh, Andy Burnham's Newly Appointed First Secretary of State, Outranks Cabinet Despite Fraud Conviction

Prime Minister Andy Burnham appoints Louise Haigh as First Secretary of State, marking a significant cabinet reshuffle despite her previous fraud conviction.

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The Guardian - UK

Briefing wars: how Labour ministers tried, and failed, to get into Burnham’s cabinet

Choice of John Healey for chancellor shocks insiders after weeks of fierce lobbying on behalf of party big hitters

The Independent UK

John Healey’s appointment as chancellor signals one clear priority for the new prime minister

ANALYSIS: The new prime minister has sought a compromise figure over the favourites from the right or left of the party, as political editor David Maddox explains

The Guardian - UK

‘We need to be careful’: Andy Burnham’s team keenly aware of fiscal tightrope

Chancellor pick and early policies avoid market meltdown but next week remains ‘moment of real peril’

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Andy Burnham’s first day: the right vision, but time is of the essence

Editorial: Outside Downing Street, Britain’s new prime minister struck the right notes. Now he and his cabinet need to be brave

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham’s first Labour cabinet: who’s in and who’s out?

From the Treasury to the Home Office, we look at who will head up key departments in new PM’s government

The Independent UK

Who is Lucy Powell? New Education Secretary named in Andy Burnham cabinet reshuffle

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The Economic Times

Former defence minister Healey named as new UK finance minister

John Healey, a former defence minister, has been appointed finance minister by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Healey previously served as a junior minister in the Treasury department under Gordon Brown. He had advocated for increased defence spending, which contributed to Starmer's departure. Analysts reacted positively to Healey's appointment, noting…

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