Keir Starmer bats away criticism of front and backbenchers in PMQs bout Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle interrupted the leaders’ Wednesday session and urged them to choose their words carefully. Evening Standard · Jun 24
Burnham looms large at PMQs: Badenoch mocks Starmer for Labour axing him for 'pair of eyelashes and a T-shirt' SKETCH: Tory leader Mrs Badenoch tears into Sir Keir’s Cabinet ministers after his resignation Evening Standard · Jun 24
Rachel Reeves’s ISA tax raid could be her final own goal as chancellor Tax will be payable on cash held in an investing ISA, while the Lifetime ISA is getting a part-fixed rebuild. Karl Matchett explains why the chancellor appears to have missed the mark – again The Independent UK · Jun 24
Badenoch will ‘absolutely not’ apologise for PMQs comments about Starmer’s downfall, spokesperson says – as it happened Tory leader said Labour MPs were cheering, even though there are ‘400 knives’ in Starmer’s back The Guardian - UK · Jun 24
Rachel Reeves' Future in Doubt: Why Andy Burnham's Rise Could Reshape Labour's Cabinet Andy Burnham's increasing influence within Labour sparks speculation about leadership changes and cabinet restructuring, particularly affecting Chancellor Rachel Reeves, amid ongoing internal discussions in Westminster. International Business Times UK · Jun 24
Holding Cash in a Stocks ISA? You Could Soon Face a 22% Tax Charge The new 22% tax on cash interest in stocks and shares ISAs from April 2027 affects savers and investors. Learn about the implications of HMRC's reforms and who will be impacted. International Business Times UK · Jun 24
Progressive economists reject Unite leader’s criticism of Ed Miliband Sharon Graham is urged to withdraw her claim that the energy secretary would cost jobs if he became chancellor The Guardian - UK · Jun 24
HMRC announces 22% tax on cash interest held in stocks and shares Isas Treasury also promises a new first-time buyer Isa with no upper age limit, as the ‘age at which a first home is bought is rising’ The Guardian - UK · Jun 23
Who is likely to be in or out of a Burnham cabinet? Big hitters such as Miliband, Mahmood and Streeting are seen as in line for the top jobs; others face an abrupt end to their ministerial careers The Guardian - UK · Jun 23
Andy Burnham wants to 'tear up' funding model for Scottish Parliament BRITAIN’S likely next prime minister wants to “tear up” the funding mechanism for Holyrood, The National can reveal. The National (Scotland) · Jun 23
Jonathan Haskel chosen to be next head of UK fiscal watchdog Mr Haskel’s nomination comes after former chairman Richard Hughes resigned last December over the mistaken early publication of its forecasts. Evening Standard · Jun 23
Starmer to publish disputed defence plan in coming weeks despite Burnham objections The PM’s likely successor has not signed up to the Defence Investment Plan The Independent UK · Jun 23
Andy Burnham could still face challenge in race for No 10 Two names have emerged as potential candidates to challenge Mr Burnham for the leadership and avoid a coronation. The Independent UK · Jun 23
Who would be in an Andy Burnham cabinet? The runners and riders WITH the prospect of Andy Burnham as Prime Minister looking more and more likely after Keir Starmer's resignation, questions are starting to… The National (Scotland) · Jun 22
The Guardian - UK · Jun 22 Keir Starmer’s economic legacy – in charts PM said Labour had turned economy around – but his record on growth and unemployment appears mixed
Evening Standard · Jun 22 Heathrow Airport third runway 'in jeopardy' as Andy Burnham heads to No10, ex-Transport Secretary says Former senior Conservative Dame Theresa Villiers says expansion of the west London airport is unlikely to happen without Government backing
The Guardian - UK · Jun 22 From migration to Mandelson: Keir Starmer’s successes and failures as prime minister Where did it go wrong for the outgoing PM? And how much – if at all – did it threaten to go right?
The Independent UK · Jun 22 Why did Starmer resign? These are the key moments of his chaotic two years as prime minister Keir Starmer took office in July 2024 following a landslide victory at the general election but has since overseen a massive decline in popularity for the government as discontent with his leadership grew
The Guardian - UK · Jun 21 As Starmer eyes the exit, here’s a vital lesson for Andy Burnham: first impressions are everything If the Makerfield MP is to be our next PM, he needs some immediate and memorable cost of living policies to avoid his predecessor’s fate, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
The Guardian - UK · Jun 21 Burnham must be upfront about tax or risk spooking the bond markets Victory in Makerfield is propelling him towards No 10 but investors expect to know how he will fund his promises
The Economic Times · Jun 21 Brexit at 10: How Britain's financial sector recovered and evolved Post-Brexit, London's financial landscape has witnessed a decline in its global market influence and workforce numbers. While some positions have relocated to the EU, the financial industry thrives on increasing interest rates and deregulation. Nevertheless, the UK's attractiveness to investors is diminishing, and forecasts indicate its economic productivity will fall…
The Independent UK · Jun 19 How your taxes and money could be affected by Andy Burnham becoming prime minister The Makerfield MP has spoken out on income tax, stamp duty and more – so what might change?
The Guardian - UK · Jun 19 UK borrows more than expected as impact of Iran war takes toll May figure of £23.3bn underlines challenge facing Andy Burnham if he ends up as Labour leader
The Independent UK · Jun 19 Voices: Is Andy Burnham ready to be prime minister? This is what our writers think – plus, have your say COMMENT: Our writers weigh in on whether Andy Burnham is ready for the premiership – tell us what your answer would be below
Evening Standard · Jun 19 Sadiq Khan warns Andy Burnham against harming Britain by not investing in London after Keir Starmer resigns ‘It's crucial that the new Labour leader invests in every part of the country, this includes London,’ says Sir Sadiq Khan