Economics

Jobs, borrowing and taxes: Andy Burnham's economic challenges

The person in charge of the country will change but the financial challenges remain the same.

Andy Burnham is set to become the UK's fifth prime minister in four years later today, inheriting a set of persistent financial challenges for the nation. The public's patience is wearing thin

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