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Budget to be held in October, Healey announces
The new chancellor pledged to move money and power out of Westminster, and into every postcode around Britain.
July 31, 2026BP puts North Sea business up for sale
The decision follows a review of BP's operations and is set to end 60 years of production in the region by the oil giant.
July 31, 2026UK's Labour Party catches Reform in polls after Burnham becomes PM - Reuters
UK's Labour Party catches Reform in polls after Burnham becomes PM Reuters
July 28, 2026What does the South make of the King of the North?
BBC South has been hearing from people about new PM Andy Burnham's first week in the top job.
July 25, 2026John Healey becomes chancellor weeks after shock resignation from defence job
The former defence secretary is seen as a safe pair of hands - and is now in charge of the government's finances.
July 20, 2026Burnham promises help with your money. How could it affect you?
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he wants life to be more affordable, but how could he do it?
July 20, 2026Burnham faces crucial choice for chancellor as battle for No 11 continues
Whoever Burnham appoints to the key role will send a signal of his intent, writes Iain Watson.
July 15, 2026To drill or not to drill? Andy Burnham faces North Sea oil dilemma
Burnham, who is expected to become the UK's next prime minister, has been handed a letter from the oil and gas industry calling for his support.
July 14, 2026Reeves tells BBC: Burnham needs worked-through plan to govern from the start
The Chancellor tells Laura Kuenssberg she will be handing over a stable economy to the incoming PM.
July 11, 2026Burnham says there is some room for movement on tax
But the likely next PM says he will stick to Labour's pledges to not raise VAT, income tax or national insurance.
July 3, 2026Burnham's 'Manchesterism' could change the UK, but is not yet a full economic plan
Andy Burnham's speech depicted a different way of seeing and running the UK, though there are many other questions about the detail.
June 29, 2026UK's Reeves says Burnham would provide stability as prime minister - Reuters
UK's Reeves says Burnham would provide stability as prime minister Reuters
June 25, 2026Reeves backs Burnham to become next prime minister
The chancellor throws her support behind the MP for Makerfield despite reports he could demote her if he becomes PM.
June 25, 2026Burnham likely to replace Reeves if he becomes PM
Rachel Reeves would be offered a more junior cabinet role, the BBC understands.
June 24, 2026Who could be the UK's next chancellor?
The prime minister's resignation has fired the starting gun on the race to be in charge of the UK's finances.
June 23, 2026Unloved Starmer quits as UK PM after just two years - Reuters
Unloved Starmer quits as UK PM after just two years Reuters
June 22, 2026UK's Starmer could set out exit timetable on Monday as Burnham waits in the wings - Reuters
UK's Starmer could set out exit timetable on Monday as Burnham waits in the wings Reuters
June 22, 2026Trump says Starmer will resign as UK prime minister - Reuters
Trump says Starmer will resign as UK prime minister Reuters
June 21, 2026UK minister says Starmer is considering 'political realities' as position under threat - Reuters
UK minister says Starmer is considering 'political realities' as position under threat Reuters
June 21, 2026What is Andy Burnham's 'Manchesterism' vision for the UK? - Reuters
What is Andy Burnham's 'Manchesterism' vision for the UK? Reuters
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