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BBC Politics23 Jul 2026

Gary Lineker among millionaires asking Andy Burnham to tax them more

A group including the former England footballer write to the new PM telling him "we can afford it".

Economy
BBC Politics23 Jul 2026

UK millionaires ask Andy Burnham to tax them more

Former footballer Gary Lineker and producer Brian Eno write to the new PM telling him "we can afford it".

Economy
BBC Politics22 Jul 2026

Most bus fares in England to be capped at £2 from January

The government says the policy will "help with the cost of living and give people the breathing space they need"

Economy
BBC Politics22 Jul 2026

Most bus fares in England to be capped at £2 from January

The government says the policy will "help with the cost of living and give people the breathing space they need"

Economy
BBC Politics22 Jul 2026

No immediate change to income tax allowance, says Burnham

The new prime minister previously said voters were frustrated over the freeze in tax-free personal allowance.

Economy
BBC Politics22 Jul 2026

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.

Economy
BBC Politics20 Jul 2026

Fiscal control will be my 'first duty' as chancellor - Healey

John Healey says he has worked with Andy Burnham over many years, and shares his values and vision.

Economy
BBC Politics19 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham to Scrap Digital ID Plans

He will take over at Number 10 tomorrow with plans to focus on tackling the cost of living

Economy
BBC Politics18 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham to scrap digital ID to focus on cost of living in first major policy pledge

A spokesperson for the incoming prime minister says his Government would “put its focus where people need it right now”.

Economy
BBC Politics17 Jul 2026

Burnham's 'Manchesterism' got him to No 10 - but will it work for the UK?

Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country.

Economy
BBC Politics17 Jul 2026

Burnham's 'Manchesterism' got him to No 10 - but will it work for the UK?

Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country.

Economy
BBC Politics17 Jul 2026

Burnham's 'Manchesterism' got him to No 10 - but will it work for the UK?

Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country.

Economy