Britain's new prime minister must solve the old riddle of how to reinvigorate a slow-growing economy
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Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks to staff and media at 10 Downing Street in London, Monday, July 20, 2026.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)Newly appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey leaves number 10 Downing Street, as new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has entered number 10 Downing Street and among his first tasks is the selection of his new Cabinet, in London, Monday July 20, 2026. (Yui Mok/PA via AP)Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey, center, attends the first cabinet meeting held by Prime Minister Andy Burnham at 10 Downing Street, London, Tuesday July 21, 2026. (Eddie Mulholland/Pool Photo via AP)FILE -A man walks in front of the Bank of England, at the financial district in London, Feb. 5, 2026 (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File)
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Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks to staff and media at 10 Downing Street in London, Monday, July 20, 2026.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
