Burnham pulls back on suggestion to increase income tax allowance
The new prime minister previously said voters were frustrated over the freeze in tax-free personal allowance....
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar set to become a minister in Burnham’s government
It would mean Sarwar leaving the Scottish Parliament and his leader role, then taking up a seat in the House of Lords....
Burnham tells cabinet to tackle living costs at first meeting
The new prime minister chaired his first cabinet after announcing a cut to VAT on household electricity....
Sackings, cabinet surprises and policies: Burnham’s first 24 hours as PM
The new prime minister enters Number 10 in a flurry of activity – but he is still facing calls for a snap election....
Starmer ally takes swipe at Burnham’s first big policy
Sir Keir Starmer’s former right hand man Darren Jones says Andy Burnham’s VAT cut is unfunded....
UK government borrowing falls in June
Public finances for last month were better than expected but the UK is carrying major debt....
Chris Mason: New chancellor faces tough spending choices
The appointment of John Healey is particularly fascinating, writes BBC political editor Chris Mason....
Burnham pledges to ‘bring back hope’ as he makes Healey chancellor
The new prime minister pledged to make announcements this week to “give people some breathing space”....
Analysis: Burnham’s policy choices reveal what kind of PM he wants to be
The new prime minister has begun to set out key policies – starting with a vow to end rough sleeping....
Burnham makes ending rough sleeping his first policy pledge as prime minister
The Labour leader made a similar pledge as Greater Manchester mayor, although he failed to achieve this....