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John Healey becomes chancellor weeks after shock resignation from defence job
The former defence secretary is seen as a safe pair of hands - and is now in charge of the government's finances.
Healey seen as ‘safe pair of hands’ as he is appointed chancellor
The BBC's Economics Editor Faisal Islam outlines the challenges facing the new chancellor.
What does an Andy Burnham-led government mean for your money?
The new PM says he will look at how much people can earn before paying tax but there will be no change yet.
Burnham has big ideas – but what will they cost?
Every tricky decision and trade off is being watched by the country and the markets at the same time
Burnham has big ideas – but what will they cost?
Every tricky decision and trade off is being watched by the country and the markets at the same time
West Africa signs off $25bn mega gas pipeline plan
A 6,000km pipeline running along the Atlantic coast of 13 countries is to be built starting in 2028.
West Africa signs off $25bn mega gas-pipeline plan
A 6,000km pipeline running along the Atlantic coast of 14 countries is to be built starting in 2028.
AliExpress fined record €550m by EU for allowing sale of illegal goods
The Chinese retailer allowed unsafe toys and counterfeit clothes to be sold on its site, says the EU.
AliExpress fined record €550m by EU for allowing sale of illegal goods
The Chinese retailer allowed unsafe toys and counterfeit clothes to be sold on its site, says the EU.
South East Water hosepipe ban to affect 2.4 million people
South East Water says customers in Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire will face a ban.