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Sterling edges lower but remains on track for weekly gains as UK political shift boosts confidence

The British pound slipped slightly on Friday but remained positioned for its third consecutive weekly advance as investors reacted positively to expectations of a more moderate economic approach from the incoming UK government. Sterling was trading around $1.345, down 0.2% during the session, giving......

Andy Burnham aims to expand Greater Manchester regeneration model across the UK

Britain's incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham is preparing to place urban regeneration at the heart of his national economic agenda, drawing on the redevelopment strategy that transformed parts of Greater Manchester over the past decade. Burnham's approach, shaped during his tenure as Mayor......

Andy Burnham expected to appoint Shabana Mahmood as UK finance minister, reports say

Former Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is expected to appoint Interior Minister Shabana Mahmood as the United Kingdom's finance minister when he becomes prime minister next week, according to a report by the Financial Times. The potential appointment would place Mahmood at the center of Britain's......

Andy Burnham set to become UK Labour leader and succeed Keir Starmer as prime minister

Former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is now set to become the next leader of the United Kingdom’s Labour Party and is expected to succeed outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer after securing overwhelming support from Labour lawmakers. Burnham has obtained the backing required to enter the......

UK prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham pledges defence revival in response to global threats

The United Kingdom’s expected next prime minister, Andy Burnham, has pledged to strengthen the country’s military capabilities and defence industry, arguing that a more unstable international environment requires a renewed commitment to “hard power.” Burnham, who is expected......

UK defence spending plan leaves £4.7 billion funding gap for likely next prime minister

Britain's incoming government could face an immediate fiscal challenge after newly released budget documents revealed a £4.7 billion ($6.2 billion) shortfall in the country's defence spending plans, raising questions about how future commitments will be financed. The funding gap is expected......

UK Leadership Race: Burnham delays naming cabinet picks until selection ends

British political frontrunner Andy Burnham has said he will not appoint senior cabinet members, including key economic positions such as finance minister, until the completion of the ongoing leadership selection process. Speaking in Manchester during his first major public address since returning to......

Sterling stabilises ahead of Andy Burnham’s closely watched economic speech

The British pound traded largely unchanged on Monday as financial markets awaited a key speech from Andy Burnham, who is widely expected to become the United Kingdom’s next prime minister. Sterling has experienced a challenging month, falling approximately 1.7% against the US dollar, placing it......

Andy Burnham set to become UK prime minister after Labour leadership race

Andy Burnham is on course to become the next leader of the Labour Party, positioning him to succeed Keir Starmer as the United Kingdom's prime minister following the party's leadership transition. The Labour Party's National Executive Committee has approved the timetable for selecting a......