"But investors know it’s the bond market that will call the shots in the $4.2 trillion economy no matter who sits in the prime minister’s office."

Burnham inherits high public debt, elevated borrowing costs and weak growth, while demands on the state continue to rise from defence, net-zero and an ageing population. At the…

His coronation as British prime minister may be short-lived as he faces the same struggles as his predecessor Keir Starmer. | World News

Andy Burnham is set to become the UK’s seventh prime minister in a decade, taking over the Labour Party amid a cost-of-living crisis, defense funding shortfalls, and rising…

Andy Burnham faces a daunting in-tray as Britain’s new prime minister, from a slowing economy and strained services to volatile global crises and US ties.

Andy Burnham takes office as Britain's prime minister Monday, facing mounting pressure to tackle the political and economic challenges that have...

"But investors know it’s the bond market that will call the shots in the $4.2 trillion economy no matter who sits in the prime minister’s office."

A stagnant economy, disillusioned voters, divided politics and geostrategic turmoil are all challenges for the UK’s new prime minister who takes the helm on Monday.

The United Kingdom's new prime minister, Labour's Andy Burnham, began shaping his government with a cabinet reshuffle and a series of socially oriented announcements, hours after…

The United Kingdom's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivers a speech outside 10 Downing Street in London after taking office on Monday. [Isabel Infantes / REUTERS]

LONDON: Andy Burnham will on Monday become Britain’s seventh prime minister in a decade, with an in-tray overflowing with challenges that have trounced his predecessors and little…

British government bond yields saw a slight increase on Monday. Andy Burnham is set to become the country's seventh Prime Minister in a decade. Investors are anticipating one or…

Andy Burnham promises unity and tangible improvements as he steps into the UK premiership amid pressing challenges and cabinet uncertainties.

The prospect of Burnham, considered more left-leaning than Starmer, replacing the incumbent prime minister sent jitters through bond markets earlier this year.

Burnham's first challenge will be the choice of his Cabinet team and especially his finance minister. Friction in this axis of government has brought down previous administrations.

Andy Burnham took over the U.K.'s seventh prime minister in just over a decade after Keir Starmer stepped down on Monday. Keep reading here.

Burnham's "bold ambition" is his promise to remake Britain's economy, which is constrained by weak growth, high debt and political turmoil.

Andy Burnham is Britain's new prime minister. On his first day in Downing Street, he promised the biggest changes to Britain in 40 years, unveiled his vision for government and…

New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham took power Monday, purging the cabinet of his predecessor's loyalists as he promised a 10-year plan to ease cost-of-living pressures and…

J.P. Morgan boss Jamie Dimon, who backed Healey's predecessor, has waded into the U.K.'s political debate.

The U.K.'s new prime minister faces a huge test when it comes to convincing the financial markets.