What has Prime Minister Andy Burnham done for retail so far?

From fake discounts to business rates, Andy Burnham has been prime minister for less than a month but wasted little time putting the cost of living and high streets at the centre of his attention.
A mere 24 days into his premiership, we looked into everything the new prime minister has actually announced so far for retail, and what it means for the high street, retailers, consumers, suppliers and the wider industry.
Here is the state of play as of 13 August 2026.
1. Fake discountsWhat is it?Burn