UK inflation to fall faster than predicted as impact of Iran war ‘better than feared’ UK inflation projections have been tempered by the interim US-Iran peace deal, which helped to ease oil prices The Independent UK · Jul 8
Why Nigel Farage’s future lies in Rachel Reeves’ hands The chancellor has been urged to use her powers to block Farage’s resignation until official investigation into the Reform UK leader’s £5m gift from a crypto-billionaire is complete The Independent UK · Jul 8
Hundreds of petrol stations probed for not reporting live prices – Rachel Reeves The Fuel Finder scheme is run by the Government and technology company VE3. Evening Standard · Jul 7
Act soon to change ‘unsustainable’ direction of UK debt, OBR warns Forecaster says curtailing rising costs such as health and pensions ‘are today’s challenge, not just tomorrow’s’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 7
‘New direction, same old problems’: the economic challenges facing Andy Burnham Blair met good fortune when he assumed office, others such as Wilson faced tougher times. The PM-presumptive will start firmly on the back foot The Guardian - UK · Jul 5
Andy Burnham 'to drive wealthy out of UK' if he hits London with huge tax raid to level up North Kensington and Chelsea Council leader Elizabeth Campbell said that ‘punishing’ the capital would make the UK poorer Evening Standard · Jul 3
Burnham’s funding gap: what state are UK finances in for the PM-in-waiting? Given pressures on the public purse, the Makerfield MP may have to look at autumn tax rises to fund his ‘new direction’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 3
Infrastructure cuts to pay for defence will cost UK 10,000 jobs, analysis shows Exclusive: Findings cast doubt on Starmer claims that reallocation of funds to MoD will boost British jobs The Guardian - UK · Jul 2
Bankers and unions set for clash over possible Burnham tax raid on UK banks City bosses say move would be economically disastrous, but union leaders urge likely new PM to ignore ‘vested interests’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 2
Voices: Sir Keir has left a fiscal mess for Andy Burnham to clean up THE INDEPENDENT VIEW : Editorial: A £4.7bn shortfall in the Defence Investment Plan is some legacy for the PM to leave his successor to fund, especially after complaining so bitterly about the ‘black hole’ left by his own predecessors The Independent UK · Jul 1
Government is warned support on energy bills can’t wait as price cap rises £221 Chancellor Rachel Reeves has indicated that targeted energy support could come in the autumn The Independent UK · Jul 1
Defence Secretary has ‘assurance’ Andy Burnham will invest in armed forces Dan Jarvis secured a £15 billion uplift in defence spending in Tuesday’s Defence Investment Plan. Evening Standard · Jul 1
Andy Burnham 'to slash' central Government with tens of thousands of jobs going in London The Prime Minister-in-waiting is vowing to deliver the ‘biggest devolution of power in modern times’ in Britain Evening Standard · Jul 1
Burnham told of £4.7bn defence black hole yesterday, minister suggests Ministers faced questions over the funding gap and whether Mr Burnham was blindsided by Sir Keir Starmer’s announcement. The Independent UK · Jul 1
Evening Standard · Jul 1 Andy Burnham warned 'don't harm' London as bosses unveil 10-point plan for capital to thrive The Prime Minister-in-waiting was urged not to hit businesses with a new wave of tax rises and red tape
Evening Standard · Jun 30 Defence Secretary faces questions on £4.7bn funding gap left to Andy Burnham The presumptive prime minister will have to identify an extra tranche of funding for defence in his first budget.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 30 Burnham left with £4.7bn bill for Starmer’s new defence investment plan Ally of PM-in-waiting says four-year boost for the armed forces is an ‘unexploded bomb’
The Guardian - UK · Jun 30 Britain has finally grasped the nettle on defence, but tough choices lie ahead The new PM must balance the security budget and other urgent spending priorities, with little room for manoeuvre
Evening Standard · Jun 30 Andy Burnham: I'll cut transport fares in London to lower cost of living for millions Exclusive: The Prime Minister-in-waiting also pledges more affordable homes including in the heart of the capital where property prices are sky-high
The Guardian - UK · Jun 30 Andy Burnham says he will end culture of briefing against female ministers PM hopeful tells meeting of women’s parliamentary Labour party that any staff who undermine female members of his team will be sacked
International Business Times UK · Jun 30 Britain's Safety At Risk? Labour's Defence Plan Faces £14 Billion Black Hole The UK Government's £14.5 billion Defence Investment Plan faces criticism for insufficient new funding, raising concerns about military readiness and financial pressures on the Ministry of Defence.
Evening Standard · Jun 30 Key points from the defence investment plan Here are the key points from the Prime Minister’s speech and defence investment plan.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 29 Long-delayed defence investment plan to be published with £5bn for drones New defence secretary, Dan Jarvis, persuades Rachel Reeves to reduce £18bn gap that led to John Healey quitting
The Guardian - UK · Jun 29 High-street slot machines and casinos could face £460m tax rise under Burnham Thinktank finds 43% of the public would support a move by Labour to raise taxes on adult gaming centres
The Guardian - UK · Jun 29 What is Andy Burnham’s economic and political blueprint for Britain? Plans include greater regional power, public ownership of utilities and the end of trickle-down economics