After inviting cameras in for the first meeting of his new team, Andy Burnham ordered them to focus on the cost of living.

Andy Burnham has unveiled a sweetener of 5 per cent off electricity bills from this October, insisting it can give families 'breathing room'.

The UK's new leader moved to remove VAT from electricity bills from October 1. The move comes before Burnham chairs his first cabinet meeting later today.

Andy Burnham begins his premiership by unveiling plans to ease living costs. He aims to improve public finances and end political uncertainty. Measures may include capping bus…

New UK govt tackles cost of living with energy tax cut