UK's Burnham tells Times No 10 North to take economic growth role from Treasury

Burnham Vows ‘Huge Transfer of Power’ From Treasury to No. 10 North

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he will shift responsibility for economic growth away from the UK Treasury and toward his new office in the north of England.

Why Burnham might regret his No.10 North plan

No10 North launch in Manchester.MANCHESTER - Friday 24 July, 2026. Andy Burnham, the Prime Minister welcomes staff as he officially opens No10 North at Heron House, Manchester. He will spend the day working from the building, including chairing his first National Economic Council meeting.

Number 10 North: this lays down the gauntlet for the whole of the north

Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s directive to place responsibility for the growth of UK plc with his Number 10 North brainchild should be seen as the gauntlet being laid down for all of the North.

No 10 North growth focus not a demotion for Chancellor, says Rayner

Burnham to hand No 10 North power over economic growth

The Prime Minister said the Treasury’s traditional focus on fiscal discipline sometimes ‘clouds the growth mission’

Andy Burnham to lead UK growth from No 10 North in major power shift

The Prime Minister is expected to work at No 10 North once each week during his premiership