Inside the SNP as party weighs up Andy Burnham as rival and unlikely ally THE SNP are sizing up the new Prime Minister with interest and scepticism. The National (Scotland) · Oct 4
Trump is ‘absolutely right’ the UK must spend more on defence, says Wes Streeting As the Ministry of Defence targets full war-fighting readiness, Streeting is aligning with Trump on military expansion funding The Independent UK · Oct 3
Chancellor set to rule out £1.5m mansion tax that ‘makes no sense’ in London John Healey was reportedly proposing reducing the threshold from £2 million to £1.5 million Evening Standard · Oct 2
Digested week: My heart sank at seeing Labour’s ‘Hope Again’ conference slogan. But then came Andy Burnham The prime minister gave far and away the most powerful, emotional and gamechanging leader’s speech of the century The Guardian - UK · Oct 2
Labour figures uneasy about Healey’s ‘underpowered’ approach to budget Chancellor faces global volatility and soaring energy costs as some insiders worry lack of clarity could trigger fresh market shock The Guardian - UK · Oct 1
Stocks slump as bond market worries bite The FTSE 100 index ended down 177.73 points, or 1.7%. Evening Standard · Oct 1
Chancellor summons UK bank chiefs amid industry calls not to hike taxes The prospect of lenders being targeted with tax hikes has prompted industry leaders to voice concerns. Evening Standard · Oct 1
UK pound falls to three-month lows as investors fret over rates, oil The pound has hit a three-month low against the dollar, triggered by mounting economic apprehensions. Investors are anxious about the effects of soaring oil prices and persistent inflation on market stability. The FTSE 100 index has notably declined, reflecting burdens in government borrowing. Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Chancellor John… The Economic Times · Oct 1
These businesses are vital to UK growth. Here’s what they want from the Budget Industry bodies have laid out their priorities to support the economy The Independent UK · Oct 1
Healey urged to offer energy support in budget as bills rise 4% Millions of people in Great Britain face increase from Thursday to an average of £1,723 a year for a typical home The Guardian - UK · Oct 1
Rightwing economic myths could derail Burnham’s project – to destroy them, look to Keynes Borrowing can be good, there is no such thing as the ‘nation’s credit card’, and, yes, you can buck the markets – as previous governments have shown, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott The Guardian - UK · Oct 1
Government must stop dithering over energy bill support for the vulnerable Ministers should introduce a properly targeted social tariff rather than tinker with the warm homes discount The Guardian - UK · Sep 30
UK income growth revised upwards as markets hail ‘resilient’ economy Boost for John Healey before budget as GDP figure shows UK economy grew faster than first estimated in second quarter The Guardian - UK · Sep 30
Burnham considering ‘every possible measure’ to cut fuel costs Prime minister Andy Burnham has said every possible measure is being considered to ease driving costs, including potentially halting a planned fuel duty rise in January . Diesel prices at British pumps reached a record high of 199.53p per litre, with the RAC warning that filling an average family car… The Independent UK · Sep 30
The Guardian - UK · Sep 29 ‘Visible and engaged’: Burnham in listening mode with businesses at Labour party conference PM reassures firms and chancellor vows help on costs – but unease remains over possible budget tax rises
The Independent UK · Sep 29 Every major policy announcement in Burnham’s Labour conference speech, from voting system to triple lock The prime minister has maintained a focus on the cost of living in his opening months
The Independent UK · Sep 29 Minister refuses to rule out scrapping state pension triple lock Despite being pressed on it by broadcasters, the education secretary would not say whether Mr Burnham and chancellor John Healey are considering ending the policy
The Independent UK · Sep 29 This Labour chancellor must stand for graft, not grift THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: If John Healey can bring the party with him on tough choices regarding welfare and defence he will win plaudits far and wide
The Guardian - UK · Sep 28 The Guardian view on Britain’s new chancellor: his purpose must be to protect living standards Editorial: John Healey has offered a vision, but an energy shock will mean households and businesses need to be offered help in the budget
The Guardian - UK · Sep 28 Reality pays a visit to the Labour party conference, but it’s the ‘Hope Again’ that kills you Most MPs are clinging to this year’s Beckettian slogan, but the chancellor brought his own brand of despair
The Independent UK · Sep 28 ‘We have to bring the benefits bill down’: John Healey signals return to welfare reform John Healey told the Labour Party conference that it is not progressive ‘to allow a bigger and bigger benefits’ bill warning that it was ‘immoral’ to leave young people on welfare dependency
Evening Standard · Sep 28 Chancellor John Healey ‘concerned’ as diesel prices in UK climb to record high The average price of a litre of diesel stood at 199.18p on Monday, according to figures compiled by the RAC.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 28 Burnham has a battle plan, with social care the flagship. Risks lie ahead, but Labour now travels in hope Here in Liverpool, the PM’s ambition for the party – and the country – is evident. There should be no complacency, but also no fear, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
Evening Standard · Sep 28 Housebuilders star on buyer support scheme but weak miners limit progress The FTSE 100 index ended down 10.37 points, or 0.1%, at 10,684.88.
The Independent UK · Sep 28 Burnham edges Labour closer to rejoining EU Exclusive: After Ed Miliband told the Labour conference in Liverpool that Britain’s future is at the heart of Europe, ministers say it is ‘not if but how’ the prime minister puts rejoin in the next election manifesto