https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/johnhealey/Recent content in johnhealey on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usTue, 21 Jul 2026 06:19:02 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/john-healey-delivers-first-update-on-dwp-benefit-cuts-after-chancellor-appointment/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:19:02 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/john-healey-delivers-first-update-on-dwp-benefit-cuts-after-chancellor-appointment/John Healey, recently appointed Chancellor by Andy Burnham, has issued his first update regarding the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) welfare budget, marking his initial stance on benefit cuts since taking office. In a surprising move on Monday night, Healey was chosen over prominent contenders such as Birmingham MP Shabana Mahmood and Ed Miliband, who was initially favored for the Chancellor role. Healey, who resigned as Defence Secretary under Sir Keir Starmer’s tenure due to funding concerns, now assumes a critical role in managing the nation’s finances.https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/andy-burnham-announces-195-cost-of-living-boost-with-vat-cut-on-electricity-bills-from-october-1/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:54:01 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/andy-burnham-announces-195-cost-of-living-boost-with-vat-cut-on-electricity-bills-from-october-1/In a bold first policy move since taking office, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced the removal of VAT on electricity bills starting October 1. This decision aims to ease the financial burden on households by cutting around £45 from the annual Ofgem price cap. The VAT cut is part of an £850 million initiative funded by scrapping the previous government’s £1.8 billion digital ID program. Burnham, who succeeded Sir Keir Starmer earlier this week, emphasized that the measure will “put more money in people’s pockets and bring back hope” amid rising living costs.https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/what-time-will-andy-burnham-make-his-cost-of-living-announcement-today/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:43:35 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/what-time-will-andy-burnham-make-his-cost-of-living-announcement-today/Andy Burnham is scheduled to address the nation with a key announcement on the cost of living crisis today. Following his inaugural speech as Prime Minister on Monday, the Labour leader pledged urgent support to ease the financial strain on households. While Burnham plans to unveil a comprehensive 10-year strategy later this year, today’s announcement will focus on immediate relief measures designed to offer families some much-needed breathing space. Burnham’s Cabinet is set to convene for the first time at 12:30 pm, making it likely that the cost of living statement will come shortly afterward.