Burnham aims to cancel the leasehold system in Scotland, while Zoopla reports on the market and Starmer protects ground rents.

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
• Scotland →

  country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom

  • The Department for Transport published a briefing paper on LTRS, outlining a strategy that applies across the entire UK, involving the House of Lords.Mon 17:03
  • Devolved governments in England, Scotland, and Wales are reportedly creating specific versions of YFH.Mon 17:03
• Keir Starmer →

  Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024

  • Peter Mandelson has been appointed UK ambassador to the US, amid revelations of his past links to Jeffrey Epstein and pressure on Keir Starmer from cabinet members.Mon 17:37
  • 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

Related events

• Zoopla reports continued price growth in Midlands and Southern England, while noting geopolitical risks from the Middle East.Sep 16
• Andy Burnham discussed tax policy in Southern England while Zoopla highlighted market friction.Jul 28
• Andy Burnham's housing initiatives in London receive £350 million in grant funding for major city projects.Aug 25
• Devolution discussions and appeals regarding control are taking place between England and Scotland.Aug 27