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Express Politics23 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham's new net zero secretary called for tax to stop people flying

The new Energy Secretary backed a levy for frequent flyers when she was the head of a think tank

EconomyEnvironment
Express Politics23 Jul 2026

UK heatwave cost exposed as millions of working hours lost – 'can't ignore this'

Searing heat causes huge economic impact as Britain struggles to cope with warm weather

EconomyDefence
Express Politics23 Jul 2026

Gary Lineker urges Andy Burnham to hike takes on fellow millionaires

Veteran footballer told a wealth tax is the 'last thing' that Britain needs as UK struggles to grow

Economy
Express Politics22 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham warning as UK households warned of ‘new £10bn tax’

The new prime minister has been urged to steer clear of a policy that some suggest could have negative consequences

EconomyDefence
Express Politics22 Jul 2026

Is Andy Burnham gearing up for a general election or are his promises just Fools Gold?

The new Prime Minister has begun by announcing a flurry of cost of living measures.

PoliticsEconomy
Express Politics22 Jul 2026

POLL: Should Andy Burnham increase the personal allowance?

Have your say in our online poll on whether the new PM should unfreeze the tax-free personal allowance.

Economy
Express Politics21 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham rows back on plans to increase tax-free personal allowance

The new PM previously hinted that he would unfreeze the personal allowance

Economy
Express Politics21 Jul 2026

Angela Rayner faces demands to hand back £17k payoff after quitting in tax row

The Labour politician has returned to her old job just 10 months after she received a golden handshake

Economy
Express Politics21 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham isn't fooling anyone - the same old clowns are running the country

Reform Treasury Spokesman Robert Jenrick writes for the Express on Andy Burnham's new top team.

Economy
Express Politics21 Jul 2026

I asked 3 economists what Andy Burnham should do to really improve the cost of living

EXCLUSIVE: Andy Burnham needs to go futher to ease the cost of living, including action on childcare and the benefits cap, experts say

Economy
Express Politics21 Jul 2026

Fury as Burnham hands farming brief to MP who backed farm tax 5 times

Rural campaigners have erupted in fury after Andy Burnham handed the farming brief to an urban MP who voted for the hated family farm tax five times.

Economy
Express Politics21 Jul 2026

Rachel Reeves left economy in 'dire straits' with unemployment stubbornly high

The UK's new Chancellor has inherited an economy in dire straits, according to the Tories.

Economy