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The Guardian Politics9 Aug 2026

London mayor orders council to drop plan to ban new pubs and bars in Soho and West End

Exclusive: Sadiq Khan urges Westminster council to adopt ‘positive vision of economic growth’ of nightlife Sadiq Khan has ordered Westminster council to scrap a policy that would ban new pubs and bars from opening in Soho and the West End of London. This comes after the Guardian revealed the council’s new licensing policy asks pubs to stop customers from standing up while consuming beverages, which it calls “vertical drinking”. The policy is under consultation and also asks pubs to have table se

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The Guardian Politics9 Aug 2026

Andy Burham to tour Britain in effort to reconnect government with public

PM expected to announce policies to tackle cost of living and indicate intent to help improve country’s high streets Andy Burnham is to undertake a national tour this coming week the aims to improve the government’s connection with the British public during his premiership. The prime minister is expected to announce a set of policies that will help people financially as many struggle with the cost of living, as well as indicate his intent to improve high streets across the country. Continue rea

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Sky News Politics9 Aug 2026

Andy Burnham to start national tour to hear cost of living concerns

Andy Burnham will start a national tour on Monday to hear people's concerns over the cost of living.

Economy
BBC Politics8 Aug 2026

Andy Burnham to embark on cost of living tour through the UK

No 10 says the prime minister's plans will "give people some room to breathe", but opposition figures accuse him of "hypocrisy".

Economy
Express Politics8 Aug 2026

Treasury urged to reverse Rachel Reeves's gin and tonic sabotage

Crowds enjoying the Cowes Week spectacle paid far more for a gin and tonic than they would in France or Spain

Economy
The Guardian Politics8 Aug 2026

Union calls for robust review of OBR over fears it holds back economic growth

TUC will urge John Healey to order ‘root and branch’ assessment of watchdog amid claims its forecasts downplay investment benefits The TUC is urging the new chancellor, John Healey, to order a “root and branch” review of the Office for Budget Responsibility, claiming the forecaster’s approach holds back investment. With Andy Burnham promising “good growth in every postcode”, the union umbrella body is calling on Healey to use his first budget on 28 October to re-examine the assessments of the wa

Economy
Express Politics7 Aug 2026

'Stunning' 20% of student loans now go to foreigners as UK taxpayers face £2.2bn hit

New data has revealed the British taxpayer could be on the hook for billions of pounds.

Economy
Guido Fawkes7 Aug 2026

Sadiq Khan Brings Nine of His Staff on Taxpayer-Funded Trip to Japan

Sadiq Khan took nine GLA staff with him – on the taxpayer’s dime – to Japan and Singapore in June to “court investment” from companies. Sources in City Hall say it is well known that Khan is extremely bored in his job, hence all the jollies… The trip, much like Khan’s others, consisted of him…

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Express Politics6 Aug 2026

Andy Burnham rocks stock markets with huge £1.6bn blunder

UK investors pulled £1.6 billion from stock market funds in July as fears over potential tax rises under Prime Minister Andy Burnham rattled confidence ahead of the Autumn Budget.

Economy
BBC Politics6 Aug 2026

North East mayors disagree over income tax revenue

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness and Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen disagree on income tax revenue use.

Economy
Conservative Home6 Aug 2026

Ted Grainger: The Conservatives were right about the Dementia Tax

A serious Prime Minister would level with the public that the true unfairness in the current system lies not in asking those with significant housing windfalls to contribute, but in pretending that ever‑rising care costs can be met forever by taxing everyone else. The post Ted Grainger: The Conservatives were right about the Dementia Tax appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Guido Fawkes6 Aug 2026

HMRC Hires ‘Senior EDI Consultant’ for £72,000 While Taxpayers Spend 409 Years on Hold in Twelve Months

HMRC is hiring internally among civil servants only for a “Senior Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant.” Here’s the Public Accounts Committee report on HMRC from late last year: “Average call waiting times exceeded 23 minutes. HMRC says it has not been adequately resourced to meet telephone demand from customers.” For up to £72,711 the hire…

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