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Phillip Inman UK inflation dropped by more than expected in June to 2.6%, in a boost for Andy Burnham's plans to reduce the cost of living.

Phillip Inman Consumer confidence in the UK jumped this month by its biggest margin for nearly three years as the prospect of Andy Burnham becoming prime minister became almost certain.

‘Wave of optimism’ is sparked by prospect of new prime minister, England football team’s progress and hot weather

Phillip Inman International investors are asking where Japan's prime minister will find the ¥370tn (£1.7tn) of extra cash that she wants to invest in 17 industrial sectors by 2040.

If Andy Burnham wants to make the system fairer he will need to upset the professional classes with a land value tax

Bank of England expected to keep rates on hold on Thursday but renewed Iran conflict casts shadow over energy costs

Leading thinktank says higher oil prices and inflation will give Andy Burnham a ‘challenging inheritance’

Phillip Inman Andy Burnham has been warned by a leading thinktank of “very difficult trade-offs in the next autumn budget” if the Iran war keeps oil prices and inflation high.

Bank’s wariness about inflationary pressures from the conflict lie behind decision to hold steady at 3.75%

Phillip Inman UK manufacturers ramped up production last month for the fourth consecutive month and at the fastest pace in almost two years, according to a leading survey of the industry.