- England's regional devolution and fiscal power expansion
- Devolution plan outlines strategic authority establishment in England, surrendering power from Westminster to local leaders.
- Andy Burnham and John Healey are pushing for a major transfer of economic power from the Treasury to a new office in northern England.
Burnham outlines devolution plans; Healey's Budget targets bureaucracy cuts
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What happened
John Healey's Budget includes plans to reduce bureaucracy for UK businesses, which the Treasury claims will save almost £800m in administrative and tariff costs. Concurrently, the British Chambers of Commerce warned that business must be central to Andy Burnham’s devolution plans for England. Historic pubs and hotels are also urging John Healey for a 5 percent discount on business rates to help protect heritage sites.
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Why it matters
The political push by Andy Burnham and John Healey aims to transfer economic power from the Treasury to a new office in northern England. The proposed regulatory changes and fiscal relief measures are part of a broader effort to support businesses amid rising costs.
Andy Burnham and John Healey are pushing for a major transfer of economic power from the Treasury to a new office in northern England.
Who's involved
- Andy BurnhamBritish politician outlining devolution plans for England
- John HealeyChancellor announcing budget plans to slash bureaucracy
- EnglandGeopolitical state receiving proposed devolution of economic power
- British Retail ConsortiumBusiness group urging inclusion in devolution plans
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- EnglandSpeculative
Businesses in England might benefit from reduced administrative and tariff costs due to proposed regulatory changes.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- Devolution and tax changes may require OBR to revise forecastsDevolution and tax changes may require the OBR to revise its fiscal forecastsPossible
- Devolution plans may require legislative changes in House of CommonsDevolution plans may require the House of Commons to legislate new power transfersPossible
- Devolution plans may force government to transfer economic powerThe central government may have to transfer economic power to local leadersPossible
- Devolution plans may give Greater Manchester more local funding controlDevolution plans could boost Greater Manchester's local economic powerPossible
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Andy Burnham unveiled a new scheme during the Labour conference.Sub-event
Andrew Griffith criticized Healey's budget, while Burnham and Healey met with business leaders.1 source
- Bibby Financial Services reports SME priorities and tracks confidence ahead of budgets for John Healey and Andy Burnham.Sub-event
Burnham promised lower business rates and Healey faced calls for heritage tax relief.1 source
- TUC calls on Andy Burnham to restrict foreign goods, while John Healey calls for the UK to join the Made in Europe scheme.Sub-event
Burnham outlines devolution plans for England; BCC urges business involvement and comments on Healey's budget.1 source
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The entities involved
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Andy Burnham
British politician (born 1970)
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John Healey
British politician (born 1960)
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England
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom
Related events
- Burnham's spending commitments are reportedly putting pressure on Healey's budget as the government prepares its first budget.
- Andy Burnham and John Healey are preparing for the first Budget of the new government.
- Andy Burnham's devolution drive is supporting city projects in Bradford.
- Devolution of further powers to Wales is discussed, with Andy Burnham suggesting future partnership opportunities.
- The British Retail Consortium (BRC) criticized John Healey's employment costs and rebuked Andy Burnham over budget policy.