Why Andy Burnham Could Spell Disaster for the UK Economy

The City should prepare for Burnham's tax raid

Andy Burnham has big ideas - will he need big tax hikes to pay for them? And if so, who could he target? Christian May looks at his options, stating with the banking sector. Week in Business is also available in video format here [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaoz_LUjhNTGbD5JJKK-3e1CzINqnsdjB].

Why Andy Burnham Could Spell Disaster for the UK Economy

From nationalising utilities to spending on welfare, Andy Burnham is talking as if Britain's a rich country. In fact, the economy is on life support, taxes are too high and unemployment's rising. Will he grasp the scale of the challenge or lead Britain down a disastrous path? Week in Business is also available in video format here [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaoz_LUjhNTGbD5JJKK-3e1CzINqnsdjB].

How Labour Chaos Could Sink the UK Economy

What's left of the Labour government is scrambling around for policy ideas as the UK economy faces a battering storm, while Labour leadership candidates Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting have fired the starting gun on a new debate about tax hikes, spending plans, Brexit and how to beat Nigel Farage. City AM Editor Christian May says businesses should buckle up for another crazy ride.  Week in Business is also available in video format here [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaoz_LUjhNTGbD5JJKK-3e1CzINqnsdjB].

Labour party chaos: Rayner, Streeting and Burnham circle for Starmer's job

Even by the standards of this government, this week has been extraordinarily chaotic. Upwards of 100 MPs have lost confidence in Keir Starmer, Wes Streeting looks poised to make a challenge, and Angela Rayner and Andy Burnham lurk in the wings.  In this instalment of Week in Business, City AM Editor-in-Chief Christian May digs into the carnage that awaits the economy, the markets, and the British public.  Week in Business is also available in video format here [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaoz_LUjhNTGbD5JJKK-3e1CzINqnsdjB].

UK economy: Brits feeling gloomiest for 50 years

The 1970s was a bleak time for the UK - are we heading back in that direction? City AM Editor-in-Chief Christian May discusses in this instalment of Week in Business.  Week in Business is also available in video format here [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaoz_LUjhNTGbD5JJKK-3e1CzINqnsdjB].