John Healey
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UK in emergency talks with European allies over releasing diesel stocks
European countries have come under pressure after Donald Trump threatens to ban US exports of diesel
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The four key changes UK small businesses want to see in the Budget this month
Industry bodies have laid out their priorities to support the economy
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Labour is putting Britain first when it comes to procurement - Louise Haigh
In the face of economic headwinds, from the Middle East crisis, to the cost of borrowing - it is more important than ever that we are a bold, reforming government. One that treads where others have shied away from.
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Healey urged to offer energy support in budget as bills rise 4%
Millions of people in Great Britain face increase from Thursday to an average of £1,723 a year for a typical home
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Mayor unveils £5m bid for new construction skills villages in York and Scarborough
Mayor David Skaith has unveiled a £5m skills plan to create youth jobs including a new York Central Construction Skills Village and reopening a…
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Conservatives pledge 'tough love' benefit rules for under-25s
The party says it would bring in new work requirements for young people claiming Universal Credit.
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Burnham’s Brexit pledge means an early election is now far more likely
The prime minister’s pledge to stick to the restrictive red lines of Sir Keir Starmer’s manifesto is simply not sustainable until 2029 – however strongly Andy Burnham denies there will be an early general election, writes political editor David Maddox
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Andy Burnham: UK could ‘go all the way’ by rejoining EU
PM says he is looking at all options and ministers will examine ‘what is doable’ and the ‘pros and cons’
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UK energy bills forecast to jump by another £276 a year from January
The increase is well above the previous prediction of 9 per cent
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‘They worked me hard, but fair’ – chancellor recalls first job at North Yorkshire pub
Chancellor John Healey recalled his first job at a pub in North Yorkshire as he declared welfare reform a “moral duty” and pledged not to…
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‘They worked me hard, but fair’ – chancellor recalls first job at North Yorkshire pub
Chancellor John Healey recalled his first job at a pub in North Yorkshire as he declared welfare reform a “moral duty” and pledged not to…
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Andy Burnham pledges a big shakeup for Britain in a high-risk political speech
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has vowed to give Britain “a new social contract for the 21st century.”
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All the major policy announcements in Burnham’s Labour conference speech
The prime minister has maintained a focus on the cost of living in his opening months
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Andy Burnham announces VAT cut on energy bills 'from this Thursday' in keynote speech
Andy Burnham has announced that VAT will be removed from domestic energy bills from 'this Thursday', October 2026.
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Every policy pledge Andy Burnham has made since becoming prime minister
The prime minister has maintained a focus on the cost of living in his opening months
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New UK homes in flood-risk areas could become uninsurable, says Aviva boss
Amanda Blanc says flooding threat is ‘absolutely increasing’, as she also warns ministers over ‘kite flying’ before budget
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Andy Burnham expected to tackle pensions triple lock in Labour conference speech
Andy Burnham will pledge to tackle the issues politicians “usually avoid” in his first leader’s speech at the Labour Party conference amid mounting speculation the pensions triple lock could be reformed to fund social care.
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State pension triple lock under pressure ahead of Budget as billions at stake
The state pension triple lock is facing renewed pressure ahead of the October Budget. Here's what could happen to pension increases and why the…
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How Liverpool really feels about Andy Burnham’s homecoming
As Andy Burnham addresses the Labour Conference in the city of his birth, Dan Haygarth asks the people of Liverpool whether their Scouse PM will benefit the city - or whether his ‘Manchesterism’ shows his priorities are elsewhere
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Minister refuses to rule out scrapping state pension triple lock
Despite being pressed on it by broadcasters, the education secretary would not say whether Mr Burnham and chancellor John Healey are considering ending the policy
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State pension triple lock under pressure ahead of Budget as billions at stake
The state pension triple lock is facing renewed pressure ahead of the October Budget. Here's what could happen to pension increases and why the…
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State pension triple lock under pressure ahead of Budget as billions at stake
The state pension triple lock is facing renewed pressure ahead of the October Budget. Here's what could happen to pension increases and why the…
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New UK household tax cut coming into effect this week
Most are set to see savings from next month – but some could lose out
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State pension triple lock under pressure ahead of Budget as billions at stake
The state pension triple lock is facing renewed pressure ahead of the October Budget. Here's what could happen to pension increases and why the…
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State pension triple lock under pressure ahead of Budget as billions at stake
The state pension triple lock is facing renewed pressure ahead of the October Budget. Here's what could happen to pension increases and why the…
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State pension triple lock under pressure ahead of Budget as billions at stake
The state pension triple lock is facing renewed pressure ahead of the October Budget. Here's what could happen to pension increases and why the…
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Why you could pay income tax on your state pension even if the triple lock ends
Some pensioners will be dragged into paying income tax – but there are exemptions
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What time is Andy Burnham’s speech at Labour conference today?
The prime minister is set to rally against ‘politics-as-usual’ in his address
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State pension triple lock under pressure ahead of Budget as billions at stake
The state pension triple lock is facing renewed pressure ahead of the October Budget. Here's what could happen to pension increases and why the…
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A new age of industrialisation will only be possible if the Government rethinks its approach to taxes on businesses
If the Government really wants to realise a “new age of industrialisation” then it needs to ensure that businesses are given the confidence to invest.
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Labour conference diary: mayors are new superstars in Burnham's reign
The queue snaked well out the door and the bouncers were getting edgy. “Step back,” one said firmly, before eventually letting me in.
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Andy Burnham to unveil public body to invest in electricity grid
The prime minister will say he wants to reduce energy costs in his first conference speech as Labour leader.
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Aviva boss warns more homes will be uninsurable due to flood risk
Aviva boss Amanda Blanc said England was "for sure" building homes that might be uninsurable at some point in the future.
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UK tries to stop Trump's diesel export ban
John Healey said the government is in talks with the US over Donald Trump's threat to stop exports.
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Burnham edges Labour closer to rejoining EU
Exclusive: After Ed Miliband told the Labour conference in Liverpool that Britain’s future is at the heart of Europe, ministers say it is ‘not if but how’ the prime minister puts rejoin in the next election manifesto
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Mayors to run local apprenticeship schemes to tackle Neets crisis, John Healey says
John Healey said the mayor-run schemes would be “a bit like football scouts for apprenticeships”.
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What Trump's potential US diesel export ban could mean for you
The threatened proposal aims to protect US consumers from rising costs, but it could trigger major economic waves if it were to happen.
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Housebuilders star on buyer support scheme but weak miners limit progress
The FTSE 100 index ended down 10.37 points, or 0.1%, at 10,684.88.
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Chancellor John Healey ‘concerned’ as diesel prices in UK climb to record high
The average price of a litre of diesel stood at 199.18p on Monday, according to figures compiled by the RAC.
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Diesel hits 199.18p as Burnham’s upbeat first year faces reality
THEY say a week is a long time in politics.
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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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‘We have to bring the benefits bill down’: Healey signals return to welfare reform
John Healey told the Labour Party conference that it is not progressive ‘to allow a bigger and bigger benefits’ bill warning that it was ‘immoral’ to leave young people on welfare dependency
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Labour conference: Cutting benefits is ‘moral duty’ says Healey
The chancellor told delegates at Labour conference that there is ‘nothing progressive’ about a ballooning welfare bill
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North East mayor calls for £2 bus fare cap to be made permanent
North East Mayor Kim McGuinness urges the Government to make the £2 bus fare cap permanent after Labour conference, seeking long-term funding…
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Why the PM could finally drop the triple lock pension pledge
Andy Burnham said that he would make tough decisions to fund a new national care service.
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Healey needs to cut welfare. But he’s learnt from Starmer’s failures
The chancellor used his Labour conference speech to retable Rachel Reeves’ welfare cuts – but in an authentic Labour way, political editor David Maddox writes
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John Healey to use Rotherham as blueprint for reindustrialising Britain
South Yorkshire MP John Healey used Rotherham as the backbone for his speech as Chancellor at Labour Party Conference.
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Healey vows to stick to fiscal rules in budget built on hope
Chancellor tells Labour conference it’s ‘not progressive’ to fail to balance books amid rising welfare bill as borrowing costs climb to record high
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The tax changes coming into effect from October 1
Most are set to see savings from next month – but some could lose out
