Andy Burnham

Burnham’s coming to power has also coincided with a rough patch for Reform UK’s Farage

As Andy Burnham’s social media push gains traction, big decisions about how to pay for his promises lie ahead

Unemployment among 16- to 24-year-olds stood at 16.4%, the highest in a decade

It announces a fresh share buyback of £1 billion and dividends worth £800 million

New PM says leaders must defend national interest; he rules out an early general election before 2029

A sweeping overhaul signals a new financial direction for the country, but markets remain cautious

Burnham will remove the value-added tax from domestic electricity bills from October 1

Many key services in Britain are provided by private companies

Former Manchester mayor pledges a new model of government; his first challenge will be the choice of his Cabinet team