UK economy boosted by Andy Burnham, heatwaves and the World Cup
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NewsUKHome NewsUK economy boosted by Andy Burnham, heatwaves and the World CupA number of factors have appeared to ‘lift the mood’ despite consumer confidence remaining firmly in negative territoryJosie Clarke Friday 24 July 2026 10:44 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"CF1:3020447To1","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-economy-andy-burnham-heatwaves-world-cup-b3020857.html","title":"UK economy boosted by Andy Burnham, heatwaves and the World Cup"}}Andy Burnham announces new £2 bus fare cap across EnglandYour…
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