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Rising inflation underlines scale of Andy Burnham’s cost of living challenge

PM’s plan to shield households from more pressure risks being overwhelmed by wider price rises

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19

Union calls for robust review of OBR over fears it holds back economic growth

TUC will urge John Healey to order ‘root and branch’ assessment of watchdog amid claims its forecasts downplay investment benefits

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8

Bank battle: history suggests Burnham faces fight if he opts for windfall tax

As lenders’ profits soar, calls grow for a levy to help new PM ease cost of living pressures on households

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5

Can I take the day off for England’s World Cup game – and what if I’m late for work?

Millions of fans could face a tricky day on Monday if they sleep in – or pull a sickie – after the 1am kick-off

The Guardian - UK · Jul 5

Bankers and unions set for clash over possible Burnham tax raid on UK banks

City bosses say move would be economically disastrous, but union leaders urge likely new PM to ignore ‘vested interests’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2

Government is warned support on energy bills can’t wait as price cap rises £221

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has indicated that targeted energy support could come in the autumn

The Independent UK · Jul 1

Andy Burnham warned of exodus of London bankers if he hits City with windfall tax of up to £60bn

The Trades Union Congress is urging the Prime Minister-in-waiting to hugely ramp up taxes on Britain’s banks

Evening Standard · Jun 30

Hit London banks with windfall tax up to £60bn to cut energy bills for less well off, Andy Burnham union ally urges

But shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride warns: ‘Labour need to realise that you can’t tax your way to prosperity’

Evening Standard · Jun 25

All of a sudden Labour is rushing to do some good. Call it the ‘Burnham effect’

The end of outsourcing government jobs is just one progressive idea set in motion in this pivotal byelection week, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK · Jun 18

Farage's 'Pro-Women' Law Could Slash Equal Pay Rights and Cost Female Workers

Nigel Farage's proposed Women and Motherhood Protection Act could cost female workers money by removing equal pay for work of equal value.

International Business Times UK · Jun 16