Burnham to set out cost of living support as his Cabinet meets for first time
Newly appointed UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is preparing to announce immediate cost-of-living support measures as his cabinet meets for the first time. The government plans to outline a 10-year strategy for national reform while addressing urgent economic pressures on households.
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This marks the beginning of a new administration's policy agenda, signaling how the government intends to balance long-term economic reform with immediate public financial relief.
Image source, EPA/Shutterstock By Tabby Wilson and Jack Fenwick and Richard Wheeler Published 5 minutes ago Andy Burnham is set to announce new support to help people with the cost of living crisis as his cabinet meets for the first time.
The new prime minister vowed to provide "breathing space" for households struggling with the cost of living as he stood on the steps of No 10, pledging to set out details on Tuesday.
Late on Monday night Burnham finished making appointments to his top team, with key appointments including John Healey as chancellor and Ed Miliband as foreign secretary.
Former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner also returned to government as housing secretary, as well as new defence secretary Wes Streeting.
The prime minister is also expected to appoint his junior ministers on Tuesday.
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