Summary
Andy Burnham has been warned that there is no scope for additional borrowing to fund cost-of-living support. The National Institute of Economic and Social Research stated that the new government will face pressure from persistent inflation.
Burnham Warned Against Extra Borrowing for Cost-of-Living Support Amid Persistent Inflation
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29 July 2026 at 7:21 am
Burnham Warned Against Extra Borrowing for Cost-of-Living Support Amid Persistent Inflation
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