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Cost of Living

Andy Burnham pledges practical measures to ease cost of living pressures amid UK tour

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to begin a nationwide cost of living tour on Monday, 10 August, during which he will engage with communities across the UK to gather views on how government can better support household …

By Ryhs Tomlinson · Monday 10 August 2026 · 3 min read

Cost of Living

Andy Burnham to Introduce New Rule Aiming to Save UK Households £168 Annually

Andy Burnham is set to announce a new regulation designed to save UK households an estimated £168 each year. On Monday, 10 August, the prime minister will move forward with plans to address so-called ‘subscription traps’. …

By Ellis Craig · Sunday 9 August 2026 · 3 min read