Politics · 24 July 2026

Burnham Keeps Reeves' Stock Market Plan: What It Means For Savers

An unnamed insider says the new administration will push ahead with a banking reform law currently being debated in parliament. John Healey, the newly appointed finance minister, has held onto several Treasury team members who previously worked for Rachel Reeves. Last year, Reeves announced plans to encourage everyday savers to put their money into the stock market.

By BriefTea Editorial · 24 July 2026 at 19:06

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