Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is set to announce a new 'Help to Buy'-style scheme next week called 'Your First Home'. Reports say it would allow young people to buy their first home with a deposit of just 2.5%, a far lower barrier than most mortgages require. The proposal is drawing heavy attention online, with many debating whether such low-deposit buying would genuinely help first-time buyers or fuel house price inflation.

Speculation is swirling around Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, as talk grows that he could mount a challenge for the Labour leadership. Supporters point to his national profile and polling appeal, while critics question whether he has a viable route to power. No formal challenge has been declared, and Sir Keir Starmer remains party leader.