The prime minister has announced plans to cap most bus fares in England at £2

The incoming PM’s idea to lower bus fares to support people with the cost of living has been backed by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander

The personal allowance has been frozen for five years, pulling more people into paying tax

The new Prime Minister has talked in the past about reinstating the 50p rate, saying there is 'definitely a case' for it.

The new PM could deliver his first Budget as soon as October, The i Paper has been told

Experts warn that even if he reverses some 'stealth-tax' rises, people are still likely to be paying more than they were before 2021

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

The new prime minister promised to provide ’breathing space’ for households struggling with the cost of living

New UK govt tackles cost of living with energy tax cut

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Tuesday he would cut taxes on electricity bills in his first attempt to ease a lengthy cost-of-living crisis that has angered the…

Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has kickstarted his programme to ease the cost of living for millions of Britons by planning to remove tax on household electricity bills.

LONDON: British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Tuesday (Jul 21) he would cut taxes on electricity bills in his first attempt to ease a lengthy cost-of-living crisis that has…

Burnham is attempting to act quickly to deliver on promises to tackle the UK's cost-of-living crisis.

The new PM risks following the unsuccessful path laid by his predecessors - and having to commit to multiple more tax rises to fund it

Andy Burnham told the inaugural meeting of his cabinet Tuesday that he would lead a "cost-of-living government", after unveiling an energy tax cut on his first full day as prime…

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The new PM is already under pressure to explain how he will pay for his ambitious plans to remake Britain

As new prime minister briefs cabinet on ‘cost of living government’, critics ask where money will come from

Bus users will see single fares limited to £2 across England from next year under new Prime Minister Andy Burnham's plans to offer a cost of living lifeline to hard-pressed voters

The new Prime Minister introduced a similar cap in Greater Manchester in 2022 when he was mayor of the region and is now set to roll it out nationwide.

The prime minister said ‘lower fares will help people get to where they need to’