Taxing vape shops to save village pubs is the PM’s latest populist move. Sean O’Grady looks at whether it will be enough to offset years of other tax rises

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…

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…

The move is predicted to save £1,100 annually for the average pub