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Why Andy Burnham’s reforms could cause prime minister a headache

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The Independent UK · Jul 29

UK faces ‘very difficult trade-offs’ in budget because of Iran war, say analysts

Leading thinktank says higher oil prices and inflation will give Andy Burnham a ‘challenging inheritance’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28

Burnham warned he will have to raise taxes or cut spending to fund his pledges

Leading economic think tank warns there is ‘no capacity’ to borrow more with inflation set to go higher than expected, growth set to plummet and a massive squeeze on spending

The Independent UK · Jul 28

UK economy set for £35bn hit from Middle East energy crisis, think tank says

The National Institute of Economic and Social Research said the UK could enter a recession this year if the crisis is particularly protracted.

Evening Standard · Apr 28

UK interest rates could go back above 4% if energy shock persists, Niesr warns

The National Institute of Economic and Social Research said the Bank of England will have to contend with a ‘shock’ to energy costs.

Evening Standard · Mar 4

Zero net migration would shrink UK economy by 3.6%, says thinktank

Jump of £37bn in budget deficit by 2040 would force government to increase taxes, NIESR predicts

The Guardian - UK · Feb 4

Younger and lower-paid workers hit hardest by rising labour costs, figures show

Higher labour costs have raised the marginal cost of hiring by around 7%, in real terms, for an entry level position, Niesr found.

Evening Standard · Feb 4

Reaching net zero migration would squeeze public finances, warns think tank

If net migration stayed positive, a larger working-age population would broaden the tax base and help stabilise the debt to GDP ratio, Niesr said.

Evening Standard · Feb 4

Net zero migration would require major tax rises to plug £37bn black hole, experts warn

Leading economic think tank predicts that net zero migration would lead to slower employment growth and a smaller workforce, causing a decline in overall GDP growth

The Independent UK · Feb 4

Reeves accused of misleading public on Budget black hole to justify £26bn tax raid

Badenoch claims chancellor ‘lied to the public’ and was ‘bribing Labour MPs to save her own skin’

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025