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Former defence minister Healey named as new UK finance minister
LONDON, July 20 (Reuters) - Former British defence minister John Healey has been named as finance mi...
20th July, 2026
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UK's new PM, Burnham, promises to use 'political capital' to tackle social care
LONDON, July 20 (Reuters) - Britain's new prime minister, Andy Burnham, said on Monday he did not wa...
20th July, 2026
Finance
Explainer-How UK PM Burnham's government might raise taxes
By David Milliken LONDON, July 20 (Reuters) - New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he ma...
20th July, 2026
Finance
British gilt yields rise, sterling dips as Burnham becomes UK prime minister
By Sophie Kiderlin LONDON, July 20 (Reuters) - The pound was broadly steady on Monday with Andy Burn...
20th July, 2026
Finance
Andy Burnham becomes British Labour leader; next stop — prime minister
By Elizabeth Piper LONDON, July 17 (Reuters) - Andy Burnham, nicknamed the 'King of the North', will...
16th July, 2026
Finance
UK's Burnham takes small-town regeneration to the national stage as PM
By Elizabeth Piper and Andy Bruce MANCHESTER/LONDON, July 16 (Reuters) - For Britain's next prime mi...
16th July, 2026
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UK's incoming prime minister Burnham to name Mahmood as finance minister, FT reports
LONDON, July 15 (Reuters) - Former Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is set to name interior minister Sh...
15th July, 2026
Finance
UK economy needs budget discipline, OECD says as Burnham prepares for power
By Suban Abdulla LONDON, July 15 (Reuters) - Britain must maintain its budget discipline, tackle hig...
15th July, 2026
Finance
Ahead of likely exit, UK's Reeves defends record and stresses credibility
July 14 (Reuters) - Britain's finance minister Rachel Reeves, likely to be replaced this month once...
13th July, 2026
Finance
Andy Burnham poised to become Britain's next PM after most Labour lawmakers support him
LONDON, July 10 (Reuters) - Andy Burnham is on the brink of becoming Britain's next prime minister a...
10th July, 2026
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British police investigate donations to Farage's Reform party
LONDON, July 10 (Reuters) - British police are investigating at least £500,000 ($671,300) in donatio...
10th July, 2026
Finance
Sterling steady as US-Iran tensions flare up again
By Sophie Kiderlin LONDON, July 8 (Reuters) - The pound held steady on Wednesday as U.S. President D...
8th July, 2026