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Burnham's UK government faces economic, political tests

345 clusters · 2373 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Andy Burnham signals tax hikes and spending cuts for UK recovery

Since taking office on 20 July 2026, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pursued a reform-driven agenda while confronting fiscal and political pressures. His administration follows the resignation of Keir Starmer amid econom

UK energy price cap increases

6 clusters · 59 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: UK energy price cap to rise 4% on October 1

The UK energy regulator, Ofgem, has confirmed a 4% increase in the energy price cap effective October 1, 2026. This adjustment raises the annual bill for a typical dual-fuel household paying by Direct Debit from £1,663 t

UK fraud and consumer scam trends

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: UK consumers abandon online purchases due to scam fears

Fraud and scams in the United Kingdom have reached significant levels, with annual losses totaling nearly £1.3 billion. Data indicates that fraud accounted for approximately 41% of all crime against individuals in Englan

UK government consumer protection for tradespeople

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: UK Government launches scheme to combat rogue builders

The UK government has introduced new measures to combat ‘cowboy builders’ and protect homeowners from unfair trade practices. Following research indicating that consumers lost over £10 billion in 2024 due to overpriced c