Burnham sticks with Starmer-era approach to UK competition policy
By Jon Menon ( September 3, 2026, 10:29 GMT | Comment) -- Just over six weeks into Andy Burnham’s premiership, the signs point to continuity rather than radical change in UK competition policy. Jonathan Reynolds’ return as business minister and his decision to retain the government’s pro-growth strategic steer for the CMA reinforce that picture. Burnham’s cost-of-living and industrial-policy agendas could provide tougher tests, but so far the message is business as usual.Just over six weeks into Andy Burnham’s premiership, the signs so far indicate more continuity rather than radical change in the way the government will seek to influence the strategy of the UK antitrust watchdog....
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