Burnham Tells Cabinet to Tackle Living Costs at First Meeting Prime Minister Andy Burnham has made tackling living costs his administration's top priority.
This pledge comes as welcome news for many Britons struggling with the cost of living crisis, which has long plagued the nation and exacerbated existing social inequalities.
Burnham's VAT cut on household energy bills is a timely move, but it also comes with caveats. By redirecting funds from the digital ID scheme, the government risks appearing fiscally reckless.