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To drill or not to drill? Andy Burnham faces North Sea oil dilemma
Burnham, who is expected to become the UK's next prime minister, has been handed a letter from the oil and gas industry calling for his support.
July 14, 2026Reeves tells BBC: Burnham needs worked-through plan to govern from the start
The Chancellor tells Laura Kuenssberg she will be handing over a stable economy to the incoming PM.
July 11, 2026Burnham says there is some room for movement on tax
But the likely next PM says he will stick to Labour's pledges to not raise VAT, income tax or national insurance.
July 3, 2026Burnham's 'Manchesterism' could change the UK, but is not yet a full economic plan
Andy Burnham's speech depicted a different way of seeing and running the UK, though there are many other questions about the detail.
June 29, 2026UK's Reeves says Burnham would provide stability as prime minister - Reuters
UK's Reeves says Burnham would provide stability as prime minister Reuters
June 25, 2026Reeves backs Burnham to become next prime minister
The chancellor throws her support behind the MP for Makerfield despite reports he could demote her if he becomes PM.
June 25, 2026Burnham likely to replace Reeves if he becomes PM
Rachel Reeves would be offered a more junior cabinet role, the BBC understands.
June 24, 2026Who could be the UK's next chancellor?
The prime minister's resignation has fired the starting gun on the race to be in charge of the UK's finances.
June 23, 2026Unloved Starmer quits as UK PM after just two years - Reuters
Unloved Starmer quits as UK PM after just two years Reuters
June 22, 2026UK's Starmer could set out exit timetable on Monday as Burnham waits in the wings - Reuters
UK's Starmer could set out exit timetable on Monday as Burnham waits in the wings Reuters
June 22, 2026Trump says Starmer will resign as UK prime minister - Reuters
Trump says Starmer will resign as UK prime minister Reuters
June 21, 2026UK minister says Starmer is considering 'political realities' as position under threat - Reuters
UK minister says Starmer is considering 'political realities' as position under threat Reuters
June 21, 2026What is Andy Burnham's 'Manchesterism' vision for the UK? - Reuters
What is Andy Burnham's 'Manchesterism' vision for the UK? Reuters
June 21, 2026Report says UK PM Starmer ready to quit, but source says he is still focused on the job - Reuters
Report says UK PM Starmer ready to quit, but source says he is still focused on the job Reuters
June 20, 2026How Andy Burnham could try to displace Keir Starmer as UK prime minister - Reuters
How Andy Burnham could try to displace Keir Starmer as UK prime minister Reuters
June 19, 2026UK borrowing in May surges by more than expected
Borrowing is the difference between spending and income from taxes.
June 19, 2026Andy Burnham's election to parliament sets up bid to oust UK PM Starmer - Reuters
Andy Burnham's election to parliament sets up bid to oust UK PM Starmer Reuters
June 19, 2026Urged to consider his position, Starmer warns against UK leadership challenge - Reuters
Urged to consider his position, Starmer warns against UK leadership challenge Reuters
June 17, 2026UK electric car sales target set to be weakened
The new target hasn't yet been decided, with different numbers under consideration, the BBC understands.
June 14, 2026UK defence minister quits, says Starmer not spending enough to keep country safe - Reuters
UK defence minister quits, says Starmer not spending enough to keep country safe Reuters
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To drill or not to drill? Andy Burnham faces North Sea oil dilemma
Questions are arising over Andy Burnham's stance on oil and gas To drill or not to drill? That's one question that will await Andy Burnham when he enters 10 Downing Street. The MP for Makerfield is
Reeves tells BBC: Burnham needs worked-through plan to govern from the start
"I want [Burnham] to be a success and I am sure he will be," Rachel Reeves tells Laura Kuenssberg Rachel Reeves has warned the incoming prime minister, Andy Burnham, that he needs to be properly prep
Burnham says there is some room for movement on tax
Andy Burnham, who is widely expected to take over as prime minister later this month, has said there is "some room" for movement on tax. In an interview with LBC, Burnham suggested business rates on
Burnham's 'Manchesterism' could change the UK, but is not yet a full economic plan
"True to the motto of this city, I am going to do things differently," Andy Burnham declared, a reference to the film 24 Hour Party People. His speech in Manchester did indeed show a rather different
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Reeves backs Burnham to become next prime minister
'I don't think anyone can doubt my commitment to the prime minister' - Rachel Reeves Chancellor Rachel Reeves has backed Andy Burnham to be the next prime minister, despite reports he could demote he
Burnham likely to replace Reeves if he becomes PM
Andy Burnham is expected to replace Rachel Reeves as chancellor and offer her a more junior cabinet position if he becomes prime minister, the BBC understands. A spokesperson for Burnham said no deci
Who could be the UK's next chancellor?
With Sir Keir Starmer resigning, Andy Burnham, the newly elected Makerfield MP, is almost certain to be the next UK prime minister. And many believe he will want a new chancellor to replace the curre
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Monday briefing: Is the bond market making Britain ungovernable?
In today’s newsletter: The fate of Liz Truss is a warning to any PM thinking of implementing radical economic reform. But does the need to appease the market mean real change is always out of reach?
UK borrowing costs hit new highs as City traders brace for Burnham, and pound heads for worst week since 2024 – as it happened
UK bond yields have now hit new multi-year highs. The yield, or interest rate, on UK 10-year bonds has now risen to 5.15%, their highest level since 2008 and above the high set earlier this week when
IMF urges UK to ‘stay the course’ on borrowing amid Starmer uncertainty
Washington-based fund praises Rachel Reeves for aiming to cut budget deficit as it upgrades growth forecasts The International Monetary Fund has urged Britain to “stay the course” to cut government b
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