Andrew Griffith
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Tories and banks believe Healey’s ‘boring Budget’ could signal early election
With the chancellor set to unveil what is expected to be a ‘steady-as-she-goes’ Budget on Wednesday, speculation over an early election has been fuelled further by an new poll which suggests Labour can win a big majority
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HMRC to take money directly from bank accounts of tax dodgers
The chancellor is expected to announce the new move at the Budget on Wednesday
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Budget to include £1bn for social and affordable housing
The move will take funding for the 10-year programme to more than £40bn.
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Chancellor says he will cut 'pointless paperwork' to save businesses up to £800m
Ministers say the changes in regulations will reduce unnecessary bureaucracy.
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What Budget tax changes could mean for Bradford savers as banks face criticism
The TUC is urging Chancellor John Healey to raise taxes on banks’ profits ahead of the October 28 Budget, reversing Conservative policies
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Bank shares drop on reports Chancellor planning Budget tax raid
Speculation is growing that John Healey is poised to hike the surcharge banks pay on their profits in his October 28 Budget.
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John Healey poised to raise taxes on banks in budget
Exclusive: Chancellor to target sector in his first budget to help offset damage caused by Iran war on public finances
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Healey says surprise UK growth is 'sign of resilience' ahead of Budget
The economy grew by 0.1% in August, defying analysts' expectations of a slight contraction.
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What sort of homes and communities do we want to leave to the next generation? - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: David Ingham, Ripon.
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Wes Streeting in US for Hegseth meeting as Ukraine tensions escalate – UK politics live
Defence secretary’s meeting comes after Burnham said he would help facilitate reconciliation between Zelenskyy and Trump
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UK households to see higher-than-expected inflation as energy prices jump – IMF
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is also now expected to see UK economic growth slow down next year, according to fresh forecasts.
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UK growth forecast upgraded but energy prices and rates to hit in 2027
The prediction from the IMF comes as final preparations are being made to the first Budget under Prime Minister Andy Burham.
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IFS warns against ‘steady-as-you-go’ Budget as inflation not headroom is key
Higher interest rates on Government debt will push up borrowing by about £10 billion in 2029-30, the IFS said.
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Raise taxes or cuts benefits to fill £35bn Budget hole, Healey warned
The Institute for Fiscal Studies warned the chancellor against making the Budget ‘a work of fiction’
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Burnham warned ‘steady as she goes Budget’ would see ‘chunky cuts’ to public services
Leading think tank IFS the Institute for Fiscal Studies warned chancellor John Healey against making the Budget ‘a work of fiction’
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UK does not support Trump's Russia diesel deal, says Streeting
The defence secretary says the US and its allies need to increase pressure on Vladimir Putin to end the war with Ukraine.
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Kemi Badenoch announces tax cut plans ahead of Conservative Conference speech
Kemi Badenoch has pledged to halve employer national insurance on jobs worked by young people ahead of a party conference speech which is expected to focus on tax cuts.
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Battle of ideas looming in British politics, Badenoch to say
The Tory leader has been seeking to reframe the way the public views her party, which has yet to recover in the polls since the last election.
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Tories pledge to halve employer national insurance for young people
The flat rate would be slashed from 15% to 7.5% for workers aged 21 to 24 at an estimated cost of £2.3 billion, the Conservatives said.
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Major business group piles pressure on Burnham over tax cuts
Firms have been facing increased cost pressures for two years including a raised cost of hiring
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Tories are united behind Badenoch, but MPs want focus on economy over culture wars to win back voters
Party has common enemy in defectors, while Nigel Farage’s woes have given some insiders reason to hope
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Tories pledge tax cuts in free-market revival
The Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has suggested that reducing inheritance tax would be ‘morally right’ as her shadow chancellor pledged to tear up regulations and slash taxes
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Tories pledge to scrap mansion tax along with 'bonfire of red tape'
The Conservatives’ economic chief has promised to cut one tax every year if the party returns to power, following in the footsteps of one of the party’s Treasury grandees.
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Would the Conservatives' plan make new houses £50,000 cheaper?
BBC Verify looks into the shadow chancellor's plan to cut some building regulations to reduce construction costs.
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No 10 insists RAF Fairford is safe after US withdraws its bombers – UK politics live
Andrew Griffith makes speech today as Reform UK accuses party of copying policies they ‘announced weeks and months ago’
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Tories vow to scrap Natural England as part of red tape ‘bonfire’
Mr Griffith is due to outline these economic proposals at the Tory annual conference in Birmingham
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The Tories are not in the Prime Minister's wing-mirrors - Nigel Farage is
Shadow Chancellor Andrew Griffith will accuse Prime Minister Andy Burnham of pursuing a ‘socialist fever dream’ as Mr Burnham sets about devolving power and pounds from Whitehall to the regions.
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Andrew Griffith to unveil Tory plans to cut taxes and regulations
Shadow ministers will unveil a series of policies on day two of the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham.
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Andy Burnham risks repeating Liz Truss mini budget chaos, Shadow Chancellor warns
Andrew Griffith has maintained that the Tories would not make same mistakes again
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Tories vow to boost economy by cutting safeguards that protect Britain’s countryside
Andrew Griffith’s blueprint would also lower grocery bills by scrapping a ‘polluter pays’ fee on packaging producers
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Conservatives vow to do ‘whatever it takes’ to build Heathrow third runway
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is said to be maintaining an ‘open mind’ regarding expansion at the nation’s busiest airport
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Tories to pledge to scrap Environment Agency and Natural England
Shadow chancellor will also promise to scrap affordable homes regulations as part of strategy to refocus on growth
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Conservatives pledge to scrap £100,000 childcare 'cliff edge'
Party leader Kemi Badenoch tells the BBC that she wants to see "people who work harder" not getting punished for doing so.
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Tories plan to extend cuts beyond £47bn previously pledged, leak reveals
Exclusive: Shadow chancellor Andrew Griffith told party members last year he had discussed making further savings if they win next election
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Healey sets out plan for ‘new age of industrialisation’ to boost economy
Chancellor John Healey used his Labour Party conference speech to try to revive confidence in the UK economy.
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Best thing we can offer young people is a job, not benefits, says chancellor
John Healey's speech comes ahead of next month's Budget, as he faces pressure to bring down government borrowing costs.
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Healey sets out plan for ‘new age of industrialisation’ to boost economy
Chancellor John Healey used his Labour Party conference speech to try to revive confidence in the UK economy.
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Healey to pledge ‘new era of industrialisation’ in address to Labour conference
Mr Healey is slated to confirm expanded support for the domestic shipbuilding sector, with major investments targeted at the Royal Navy’s Scottish submarine facility
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John Healey to promise 'new age of industrialisation' for UK in conference speech
The chancellor will unveil policies aimed at boosting British shipbuilding in his speech to Labour's annual conference on Monday.
