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Government contracts to require job creation instead of green targets under new rules

Louise Haigh says taxpayer money must benefit local communities amid backlash from environmental groups

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4

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

Council tax intake could soar 43% by 2030 – ‘adding £500 to the average bill’

Government forecasts have revealed the Treasury expects the amount raised in England to leap

The Independent UK · Jul 31

Regional mayors to take key roles in UK policy decisions as part of No 10 North plans

Burnham says ‘no one in government loses when power is shared’ as he revives Brown-era national economic council

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23

Five ways Andy Burnham could fund his early premiership giveaways

Andy Burnham has announced a series of mini giveaways on energy bills, buses and pub business rates in his first week as prime minister with potentially more to come. Political editor David Maddox looks at how he might pay for them

The Independent UK · Jul 23

The Guardian view on Andy Burnham and devolution: it takes a powerful centre to decentralise power

Editorial: When it comes to driving an agenda from No 10, the prime minister seems to have learned important lessons from his predecessor’s failure

The Guardian - UK · Jul 22

More women than ever before – and more privately educated than Starmer’s: A closer look at Andy Burnham’s top team

Andy Burnham purged a number of Sir Keir Starmer’s close allies on Monday as he unveiled his new cabinet - but how different really is his top team from that of his predecessor? Millie Cooke and Albert Toth take a closer look

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

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

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 · Jul 20