Burnham pledges more cost of living support as chancellor says public being ‘taken for a ride’ on food and petrol prices

The prime minister vowed to do ‘whatever I can’ to ‘take a little bit of pressure down’

PoliticsLawmakers from PM's party fret over funding and future need to raise tax againPrime Minister Sanae Takaichi's decision to announce her tax cut plan before seeking party consensus has rankled some party members. (Photo by Ken Suzuki)SATOSHI TEZUKAAugust 1, 2026 04:24 JSTTOKYO -- Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic

The popularity of Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has taken a hit from her government’s perceived slowness to address the high cost of living.

People planning a work-out this week may need to change things up

Sainsbury's and Tesco issue cost of living warning to Andy Burnham as heatwave 'food shock' looms  GB News

Tesco, Sainsbury's and Aldi sound alarm over food supplies as Britain imports nearly 80% of fresh fruit and veg - as heatwaves and wildfires sweep Europe  lbc.co.uk

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday expressed her intention to cut consumption tax rate on food and beverages to 1 per

The prime minister is expected to make a formal decision on the matter as early as Thursday.