Burnham to Convene Business Leaders in Key Move to Strengthen Growth Strategy

POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — Andy Burnham is set to host a high-profile meeting with senior business executives next week, aiming to address concerns within the private sector about the...

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September 7, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — Andy Burnham is set to host a high-profile meeting with senior business executives next week, aiming to address concerns within the private sector about the government’s approach to economic growth ahead of an upcoming budget.

The meeting, scheduled at Downing Street, will focus on how the government intends to support business development and ensure continued prosperity across the country. This comes as industry leaders express worries over potential increases in corporate taxes that could affect their operations.

Burnham, who is expected to become the next UK prime minister following Keir Starmer’s resignation, has emphasized the importance of regional growth and reducing inequality. His strategy includes a stronger industrial policy to boost economic activity outside London and the southeast. Additionally, more than 100 Whitehall officials will be deployed to assist regional mayors in implementing his vision.

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