Andy Burnham business tax cut update ahead of Autumn Budget in October

Lord Walker, the Iceland supermarket boss, says Makerfield MP Mr Burnham must cut taxes on business to get Brits to work and boost growth.

Andy Burnham faces a bumper autumn as Parliament prepares to return next week - but insiders say the Prime Minister is determined to confront the tricky issues in his in-tray

UK pensioners could benefit from new TV licence concessions as the government reviews financial support options, including possible changes to Pension Credit eligibility.

As economic circumstances worsen, the PM’s commitments have left him and the chancellor in a tight spot When Andy Burnham made his first speech after returning as an MP, he promised that as prime minister he would oversee “the most significant change moment in our politics for 40 years”. His style, direction and commun

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which ran out of time in parliament’s last session

Andy Burnham’s first Budget in October could be a “tipping point” for British businesses and the economy, the chair of supermarket giant Asda has warned.  Allan Leighton, who is attempting to push through a turnaround of the grocer, said it is “too early to tell” whether the government is committed to halting the rise