#government-appointments

#government-appointments

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Keir Starmer is tightening his grip on economic policy by beefing up a committee that will help shape the 26 November budget. Pensions minister Torsten Bell and Starmer's new chief economic adviser, Minouche Shafik, will co-chair the budget board, that will meet weekly to discuss the details of the statement. Government sources said the meetings were aimed at ensuring No 10 and No 11 were aligned and that there was not a repeat of the backlash from businesses that followed Rachel Reeves's maiden budget.

The Government continues to search for a housing tsar after Nama's Brendan McDonagh withdrew his candidacy, prompting Housing Minister James Browne to expedite appointments.