Where Starmer’s first move was to slash the winter fuel payment Burnham is beginning his stint in office with cuts to the cost of living.

Inflation is expected to have eased last month in a welcome but temporary boost for Andy Burnham’s incoming government.

The incoming prime minister is set to unveil a string of policy shifts with a sharp focus on addressing the cost of living

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…

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