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BBC Politics21 Jul 2026

VAT to be cut from household electricity bills in October

Homes will save around £45 a year through the cut announced on Andy Burnham's first full day as prime minister.

Housing
BBC Politics21 Jul 2026

VAT to be cut from household electricity bills in October

Homes will save around £45 a year through the cut announced on Andy Burnham's first full day as prime minister.

Housing
BBC Politics17 Jul 2026

Can Andy Burnham solve the housing crisis?

The Labour government has pledged to build 1.5 million new homes in England over the course of this Parliament - but it is already falling behind on this target.

PoliticsHousing
BBC Politics17 Jul 2026

Five big challenges facing Andy Burnham - and how he might tackle them

From defence spending to housing - the next UK leader has a series of challenges to deal with.

DefenceHousing
BBC Politics17 Jul 2026

Five headaches Andy Burnham will have to deal with as PM

From defence spending to housing - the next UK leader has a series of challenges to deal with.

DefenceHousing
BBC Politics16 Jul 2026

Can Andy Burnham solve the UK's housing crisis?

BBC Verify has looked at the scale of the housing challenge facing Burnham when he becomes PM.

Housing
BBC Politics30 Jun 2026

'We will bolster Nato', says UK defence secretary

Jarvis says defence spending plans "reflect the realities of warfare" and commits to strengthening the UK's nuclear deterrent.

DefenceHousing
BBC Politics29 Jun 2026

Burnham's Manchesterism could change the UK, but is not yet a full economic plan

Andy Burnham's speech depicted a different way of seeing and running the UK, though there are many other questions about the detail.

EconomyHousing
BBC Politics29 Jun 2026

Burnham's 'Manchesterism' could change the UK, but is not yet a full economic plan

Andy Burnham's speech depicted a different way of seeing and running the UK, though there are many other questions about the detail.

EconomyHousing
BBC Politics29 Jun 2026

'I am going to do things differently', says Burnham

Andy Burnham has made his first major policy speech since launching his bid to become prime minister.

Housing
BBC Politics29 Jun 2026

White working-class children failed by education system, says inquiry

The inquiry spoke to thousands of young people and their parents, as well as hundreds of teachers.

EducationHousing
BBC Politics29 Jun 2026

White working-class children failed by education system, says inquiry

The inquiry spoke to thousands of young people and their parents, as well as hundreds of teachers.

EducationHousing