It is probably the only real lever that could be pulled right away to pay for all the Burnham administration's other plans.

Exclusive: Productive State policy paper envisages state regaining control of basics to make life affordable, in fleshing out of Manchesterism

The challenger to Sir Keir Starmer's leadership made a series of expensive commitments during his by-election campaign - but is yet to set out how he will fund them.

The challenger to Sir Keir Starmer's leadership made a series of expensive commitments during his by-election campaign - but is yet to set out how he will fund them.

Burnham's political vision, termed 'Manchesterism', advocates for a blend of devolution and nationalisation, drawing inspiration from his tenure as Mayor of Manchester.

Nationalisation will simply have the Treasury assume private spending commitments with little knowledge of how to run these businesses, thereby increasing the burden on taxpayers

Questions are mounting for Andy Burnham over what policies he would implement if he becomes Prime Minister within weeks.

What will a new prime minister mean for our personal finances and what can you do to fight back today?

Slowing growth. Ballooning interest payments. Rising cost of living. Andy Burnham will inherit Labour at a moment of fiscal peril.

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…

The Labour 'PM-in-waiting' has said Britain undertaxes wealth and overtaxes income

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

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 triple lock ensures that the state pension rises by the highest of average weekly earnings, inflation or 2.5 per cent

The new Makerfield MP has committed to keeping the state pension guarantee until at least 2029 if he becomes Prime Minister

It is probably the only real lever that could be pulled right away to pay for all the Burnham administration's other plans.

The Labour leadership favourite is expected to put his own stamp on taxes, pensions, and more

Andy Burnham is rumoured to be mulling over radical property tax reforms if he becomes Prime Minister. This is what you need to know.