Senior figures from the world of business joined forces with even Burnham-backing Labour MPs to warn that the Energy Secretary would wreak havoc if he was put in charge of the economy.

Left-wing trade unionists and bond traders have also found themselves in the unusual position of uniting to warn against a Miliband appointment

One of the biggest concerns for the financial markets will be who will take up the role of chancellor under a new Cabinet.

Miliband embodies everything the market fears about a Burnham premiership. If it happened, it would mark a sharp shift to the left.

There has been a muted reaction from the markets to Sir Keir Starmer's departure - but if Andy Burnham does become the next Labour leader - what might his economic policy look…

Briefing war breaks out between advocates for Wes Streeting and those close to Ed Miliband

There was a muted reaction to Keir Starmer's departure from the financial markets - but investors will be waiting not just to hear Andy Burnham's plans for economic policy, but…

The political economy of an Andy Burnham government is clear, it will be radically interventionist: nationalising failing utilities like Thames Water, investing in the green…

Andy Burnham is plotting a major policy speech next week to bolster his economic credentials as part of his Labour leadership run.

Three names dominate discussions about who would be Burnham’s chancellor if he becomes prime minister – but there could still be a surprise candidate

Behind-the-scenes lobbying has been ramping up with a focus on who would be the presumptive PM's Chancellor.

Andy Burnham, expected to become Britain's next prime minister after Keir Starmer resigned, has set out to reassure investors concerned that state spending and debt could rise…

The Energy Secretary is poised to approve controversial North Sea gas drilling

Big hitters such as Miliband, Mahmood and Streeting are seen as in line for the top jobs; others face an abrupt end to their ministerial careers

Senior figures from the world of business joined forces with even Burnham-backing Labour MPs to warn that the Energy Secretary would wreak havoc if he was put in charge of the…

The boss of a London-listed investment bank has warned that the market would receive an appointment of Miliband as Chancellor “worse”.

Andy Burnham looks set to appoint 'Red Ed' Miliband as his new Chancellor following his 'coronation' as the new Prime Minister in the coming weeks.

UK banks are bracing for an Ed Milliband Chancellorship as fears grow it could fall into the tax trap and see regulatory reforms sidelined.

Andy Burnham must place economic growth at the heart of his premiership and promise to bring down costs for businesses in order to succeed.

Opposition leaders will use a gathering of business chiefs to set out their economic response to Sir Keir Starmer’s likely Downing Street successor

A former Treasury chief appeared to warn Andy Burnham against making Ed Miliband his chancellor.