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Burnham returns to parliament with budget, welfare, and cost of living challenges

Prime Minister Andy Burnham returns to parliament on Tuesday, with his first Autumn Budget due on 28 October. Welfare reform is another big test, with two official reviews on Personal Independence Payment and youth unemployment due this autumn. He also needs to tackle the cost of living crisis, as energy bills are set to rise again from October.

By BriefTea Editorial · 29 August 2026 at 14:45

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