UK PM Burnham Admits Cost of Living Help Not Enough, Hints at Further Support

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has admitted that the government's cost of living measures are not doing enough for struggling families, and indicated that further support is being planned. Speaking publicly this week, Burnham said the range of measures announced since he took office three weeks ago are insufficient for many households still facing serious financial pressure.

Measures so far

Since taking office, Burnham has announced a package of measures aimed at easing the cost of living, including changes to benefits, energy bill support, and expanded local authority powers to restrict vape and betting shops in town centres. However, critics and some members of his own party say the scale is not enough given the depth of the crisis.

What is coming next

The prime minister gave no specific details on what additional support might be forthcoming, but said he was confident further announcements would be made. The government faces pressure to act quickly with inflation still weighing heavily on lower-income households, alongside a cost of living crisis that has persisted for several years.