Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to lead a meeting at No 10 North in Manchester, focusing on economic growth strategies. This comes as the UK government reported a larger-than-expected £1.8 billion deficit for July, raising concerns about fiscal management as the cumulative deficit for the financial year reached £56.7 billion.
In related news, Burnham announced plans to hold fly-tippers accountable for illegal waste disposal. Meanwhile, Equalities Minister Bridget Phillipson expressed concerns over the normalization of racism and sexism in society, linking it to social media influences. She also proposed reforms to enhance protections for parents regarding special educational needs services.