LONDON DAILY ARCHIVE

OECD Warns UK Must Maintain Fiscal Discipline as Andy Burnham Prepares to Become Prime Minister

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development says the United Kingdom faces pressure from high public debt, weak productivity growth, and rising National Health Service costs as Andy Burnham prepares to replace Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister.

15 July 2026 · 10:52 UTC