Britain cannot afford Andy Burnham becoming Prime Minister, it was claimed on Friday as financial markets took fright at the growing possibility of the left-winger ousting Keir Starmer. The pound tumbled and the cost of Government debts soared yesterday, with economists predicting the pressure will»»»

The British government faces weeks of uncertainty as embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer prepares for a leadership challenge from the popular mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, who can't formally launch his bid until he finds a way back into Parliament. Burnham's path to Westminster is fa»»»

The British government is weighing the introduction of so-called “war bonds” as part of efforts to finance a significant increase in defense spending, according to a report by The Daily Telegraph. Under the proposal, individuals and financial institutions would be able to purchase government-issued»»»