Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham and his chancellor have a battle on their hands
The Budget is only six weeks away and the economy is undoubtedly the biggest challenge facing the prime minister.
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Burnham rejects ‘tax and spend socialist’ comments
The prime minister insists he is prepared to take “difficult decisions” at next month’s Budget.
Continue ReadingWhat’s driving UK ‘shoplifting crisis’?
The number of shoplifting offences recorded in England and Wales in 2025-26 is still above pre-pandemic levels.
Continue ReadingWhat’s happening to UK interest rates and what does it mean for mortgages?
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
Continue ReadingWhat is happening to UK prices?
UK inflation rose in August, pushed up by higher petrol and diesel prices.
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Summer holidays and disruption to global oil supplies by the Middle East conflict stoked price growth.
Continue ReadingShoplifters carrying shopping lists, says M&S manager
The Marks and Spencer area manager for Shropshire says shoplifting is a “really large issue”.
Continue ReadingTraffic, tourism and economy among election concerns
Residents and business owners in Onchan discuss key concerns ahead of the House of Keys election.
Continue ReadingAI ‘kill switch’ may need to be mandatory, Anthropic co-founder tells BBC
US President Donald Trump dismisses calls to slow the development of AI, saying that claims of it “taking over the World” are a “HOAX”.
Continue ReadingHow rising bond yields impact American consumers
The BBC’s Samira Hussain explains why some could see increased interest rates for mortgages and business loans.
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