Andy Burnham and John Healey implement business support policies and urge government support for business growth.

The entities involved

• Andy Burnham →

  British politician (born 1970)

  • Burnham's administration is pushing building rate increases while the UK seeks insights from California's housing policies.Mon 17:38
  • A new scheme has been introduced involving Andy Burnham and BMF aimed at boosting the building materials sector.Mon 17:38
• John Healey →

  British politician (born 1960)

  • Burnham has succeeded Starmer as Labour leader and PM, appointing Pat McFadden to run the DWP and John Healey to oversee policy implementation, including PIP threshold changes.Mon 17:27
  • John Healey and Keir Starmer committed to meeting government fiscal rules and signaling substantial welfare system reform.Mon 17:27
• Richard Branson →

  British business magnate

  Nothing else this week.

Related events

• Government promises new measures to curb business practices affecting the retail sector.Aug 9
• Burnham asked Healey for policy changes on January 1, 2026, as they were co-leading the government budget preparation.Sep 10
• John Healey announced plans to spread economic growth across the UK, involving the National Wealth Fund, the British Business Bank, and partnerships with North East mayoral authorities.Sep 6
• Andy Burnham and John Healey are pushing for a major transfer of economic power from the Treasury to a new office in northern England.Aug 19
• Andy Burnham, the Scottish Government, and Jenny Gilruth are involved in policy divergence regarding tax cuts and business support.Aug 29