21-07-2026 14:09 via ft.com

Six foolish mistakes for the new chancellor to avoid

John Healey will be under pressure on many fronts, but bear-pits are lurking . . .

Read more »

New prime minister’s ‘Number 10 North’ is already up and running

Shares in UK defence groups rise on hopes Healey will boost military spending

Andy Burnham’s cabinet: who’s in, who’s out?

Burnham backs away from costly increase to income tax allowance

How will UK foreign policy change under Ed Miliband?

Axing UK science department risks slower policymaking, say tech leaders

Ann Widdecombe died after being ‘struck 21 times with hammer’

What we learnt from the new PM’s choices for his top team

Lack of UK jobs growth highlights challenges for Burnham

Thames Water lenders to offer ‘golden share’ to UK government

Continuity and change in Burnham’s new cabinet

Burnham breaks with Starmer era, except at the Treasury

A break with the Starmer era — except at the Treasury

Burnham to remove VAT on household electricity bills