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Express Politics23 Aug 2026

Andy Burnham’s latest tax plan could see inspectors force their way into UK homes

Ministers have confirmed through answers to Conservative parliamentary questions that inspectors will carry out "internal inspections".

PoliticsEconomyHousing
Express Politics22 Aug 2026

Major sacrifice millions of Britons are willing to make - even if it harms the economy

Britons have set out their priorities as Andy Burnham and John Healey look under the bonnet of a struggling economy

Economy
Express Politics21 Aug 2026

Andy Burnham and Ed Miliband 'plot £13bn foreign aid splurge – tax rises likely'

The Prime Minister and his Foreign Secretary have privately committed to the plan, which is likely to put pressure on the Treasury to raise taxes.

Economy
Express Politics21 Aug 2026

Nightmare for Andy Burnham as new figures show debt soaring and tax rises likely

The Government is spending nearly £7.7 billion every month just on interest - more than it spends on defence, police and prisons combined.

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Express Politics21 Aug 2026

Taxpayers will be furious if they have to pay for Harry's security - they must be told

The cost of Harry and Meghan's security is estimated at £5m every year.

Economy
Express Politics20 Aug 2026

Labour's net zero madness 'pushes up supermarket prices and costs taxpayers £877m'

Conservatives vow to scrap electric lorry rules costing millions

EconomyEnvironment
Express Politics19 Aug 2026

Andy Burnham urged to cut taxes as inflation pushes up costs for households

The Prime Minister and his Chancellor deliver their first Budget on October 28

Economy
Express Politics19 Aug 2026

Reckless Russian and Iranian spies 'could spark mass-casualty attack in UK'

'Gig-economy intelligence operatives' could cause 'irreversible shift from the professional to the amateur'

Economy
Express Politics18 Aug 2026

Andy Burnham announces ‘absolutely massive’ change to buses in UK city

The Prime Minister's move "will leave taxpayers across the country on the hook".

Economy
Express Politics18 Aug 2026

UK borough on brink of England's biggest ever council tax increase - a whopping £2,650

Councillors are mulling a 160% increase to help plug a financial blackhole.

Economy
Express Politics18 Aug 2026

Angela Rayner and Andy Burnham have declared war on countryside - they will pay for this

OPINION: Labour, led by the champion of a big city, launched a tax raid on farming families and is now accused of paving the way for more travelled sites

EconomyDefence
Express Politics18 Aug 2026

Pensioners warned they may face tax demands after £500 state pension boost in April

The state pension is set to increase above the personal income tax allowance for the first time

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