Editorial: As the new government performs its first U-turn over tax threshold plans for the lowest paid, the prime minister must show he can match his welcome sense of urgency and compassion with better fiscal discipline

'Andy Burnham will be given he chance to introduce himself to the country as Prime Minister on Monday and set the tone of his government for years to come. The stakes couldn't be…

Britain's incoming prime minister, Andy Burnham, has signalled that he will be focusing on cost-of-living and other domestic issues. He will outline the detail of the direction…

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