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Back to EpisodesBurnham's £22bn bombshell, Amex boss on High St shopping & cricket teams feel the financial pinch
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We’re three days into Andy Burnham’s premiership and he's already racked up billions in spending pledges.
On his treasury shopping list he’s committed to a VAT cut on energy bills, a vow to end rough sleeping, and the reintroduction of the Conservative policy of capping of bus fares. Chief Reporter, Ali Lyon has the full breakdown.
Meanwhile, an American Express boss tells City AM social media is driving Gen Z and Millenials to the High Street in droves - Dan Edelman, UK General Manager of Merchant Services at Amex explains why - and whether more shops are now accepting his credit card.
Plus: county crickets teams are on a sticky wicket when it comes to their financial health.
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