- Andy Burnham is seeking to transfer power out of Whitehall, with Angela Rayner assisting in efforts to weaken Westminster's grip.
- Andy Burnham is expected to follow Angela Rayner's predecessor role and plans to appoint new faces to his cabinet, considering James Murray.
- Andy Burnham is set to announce his cabinet appointments.
- Andy Burnham is using data from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation to assess the impact of the cost-of-living crisis, which must be addressed through budget reviews.
ONS Reports Show Rising Rents and Shifts in Retail Sales
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- Developments
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- Repetition
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New informationRepeats or wire copies
What happened
The Office for National Statistics reported that private rents in England climbed 3.3% year-on-year, with the average exceeding £1,400 a month. Separately, retail sales volume jumped 1% in June, with non-store retailing rising 4.4%. Automotive fuel sales fell 0.8% in June, marking a six per cent drop over the last three months.
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Why it matters
The increase in housing costs and the difficulty 1.2 million private rented households face in paying rent are prompting calls for government action, including rent caps. The decline in fuel demand also reflects shifts in consumer behavior and energy price volatility.
Andy Burnham is currently utilizing research from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation to assess the impact of the cost-of-living crisis.
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Who's involved
- Office for National StatisticsProvides official economic statistics on rents and retail sales.
- Joseph Rowntree FoundationConducts research on UK poverty and housing costs.
- Andy BurnhamIs facing political pressure to address housing market failures.
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.
- NestléSpeculative
Nestlé could see shifts in consumer buying habits, affecting sales between online and high street channels.
- Bank of EnglandSpeculative
The Bank of England might be pressured by oil price spikes and inflation risk when making monetary policy decisions.
- Thames WaterSpeculative
Thames Water could be impacted by energy price volatility driving utility operational costs.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- Government may face pressure over housing and energy costsGovernment may face pressure to introduce rent caps and cut energy taxesLikely
- Rising costs may squeeze Tesco's consumer spendingRising costs may squeeze Tesco's consumer spendingPossible
- Rising costs may force Chancellor Reeves to adjust economic policyRachel Reeves may need to adjust economic policy amid rising cost-of-living pressuresPossible
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Households receiving Universal Credit are reported to be the hardest hit by the cost-of-living crisis.Sub-event
- ONS provided private renter data in England, which the Joseph Rowntree Foundation analyzed for housing costs, involving Islington councillor Michael O’Sullivan.Sub-event
- Survey findings link political leadership to the likelihood of housing reform.Sub-event
- Andy Burnham is advocating for a public service model for care, citing demographic trends informed by ONS data in various media outlets.Sub-event
ONS data informs political calls on housing market failures, putting pressure on leaders like Andy Burnham.1 source
ONS data shows retail sales trends are being impacted by rising oil prices.1 source
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The entities involved
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Office for National Statistics
United Kingdom's principal government institution in charge of statistics and census data
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Joseph Rowntree Foundation
British independent social change organisation working to solve UK poverty through research, policy, collaboration and practical solutions
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Andy Burnham
British politician (born 1970)